Catfish Derby Days

Friday, Jul 25, 2025 at 7:30am

Various Venues in Franklin

Join us for the Catfish Derby Days!!

Schedule of Events:

Firemen's Softball Tourney
10:00 am: Team Tournament Double Elimination
Contact: Shawn Weber 507-430-8351

Bean Bag Tourney
11:00 a.m. registration
Noon start by the Ballpark on street Bring your own partner Double Elimination
Contact: Brandon Munsell 507-430-2060

Co-Ed Volleyball
9:00 a.m.
Contact: Aaron Guggisberg 507-430-0857
Email: [email protected] 

Bouncy Houses
10:00 am - 5:00p.m. Main Street across from Ballpark

Craft and Vendor
10 am-4 p.m.
By Ballpark
Contact: Cindy Zeman 507-220-5267

Franklin Catfish Derby 5K
Registration 7:00 am
Race 7:30 am
Shay All Runner 507-430-0929

- Medallion Hunt

Fire Department Bed Races
6 pm
Main Street by Ball Field

STREET DANCES - LIVE BANDS
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. "Rhino"

Kiss the Catfish Fundraiser Contest
8:30 p.m. Main Street
Contact: John Gustafson 507-828-6303

Chess Tourney
9:00 am
Contact: James Kanne
507-557-8334 or 507-626-8547

Kids Bike Rodeo
11 am - 1 pm
By Softball Field All Ages Welcome
Contact: Brian McCorquodale 507-829-3007
Helmet Required Bring your own bike
Sponsored by the Renville County Sheriff's Department

Minn-e-Rods
2:00 pm
by the Long Branch and the Bank contact John Gustafson 507-828-6303


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