Spring Show will bring the outdoors to you

Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages are invited to the 59th annual Donegal Fish and Conservation Association (DFCA) Spring Show. The event will be held on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Maytown-East Donegal Township Fire Department, 160 E. High St., Maytown.

"This is our major fundraiser," said Brandon Crouser, DFCA president. Entry is free, but donations will be accepted. Membership cards for DFCA will be sold at the door, and the majority of members purchase theirs at the show, he said. Membership supports the activities of the DFCA and provides member-only discounts at local fishing stores.

At the Spring Show, people can expect a variety of events and activities. "It's very diverse," said Crouser. "We have vendors, games, food, animal presenters and guest speakers." A variety of giveaway drawings will also be held at the show.

Vendors will include Dream Weaver Custom Rods, Pennsylvania Trappers Association, the Addicted Angler, local nonprofit groups and more.

"We have a lot of local artists, jewelry makers and crafts," Crouser said. "It's not just hunting and fishing vendors."

From noon to 2 p.m., Critter Connections will set up a stand with opportunities to get up close to a variety of animals.

Let's Geaux Tracking K9 Game Recovery Service will present a program with Captain Talk 2-It, a certified leashed wounded game recovery dog. The organization will set up a "blood" trail for Captain to follow, demonstrating his tracking skills.

Ryan "The Bug Man" Bridge will offer an educational program about insects.

Tickets for a meal from Harvey's Main Street BBQ were presold, but a limited supply of meals featuring pork barbecue, baked beans and coleslaw will be available at the show. Proceeds will benefit DFCA's upcoming kids' fishing derby and its trout nursery program.

DFCA is dedicated to the caretaking and restoration of the Donegal Creek and its tributaries. The nonprofit organization operates a cooperative nursery, raising and stocking 3,000 to 5,000 trout annually for the Donegal Creek and Little Chiques Creek. DFCA members also participate in community cleanups and creek stewardship.

For more information on DFCA or the Spring Show, visit https://donegalcreek.com or search for the organization on Facebook.

Order professional photos at epcphoto.com hosted by smugmug.

Leave a Review

Leave a Reply