September 20 @ 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for the 1st Annual MCC Fishing Festival!
Located at Marshalltown Community College Pond & Campus Grounds
A FREE day of fun for the whole family!
Enjoy fishing, games, nature education, and more! Food trucks will be on-site with tasty treats, and a raffle with amazing prizes will raise funds to renovate our Outdoor Nature Learning Lab.
Morning Fishing 7:30 am – 1 pm
Kick off the day at 7:30 a.m. with fishing at the MCC pond.
Holy Grounds Food Truck will be serving coffee and breakfast goodies!
Reserve your fishing spot now – https://mcc.iavalley.edu/fishing-festival/
Fishing Info:
- All participants must have a valid Iowa fishing license.
- Bring your own gear if possible; limited tackle and bait available.
- This is a catch-and-keep event — fish can be taken home or donated.
- Two mobile fish cleaning stations and ice will be available.
- All fishing participants receive a goodie bag with 5 free raffle tickets!
Nature & Wildlife Festival (9 am – 1 pm)
Explore booths and programs hosted by local nature organizations.
Meet Iowa’s raptors, learn about pollinators, and more!
Educational talks every 30 minutes!
Thanks to our presenters:
- Tama County Beekeeping Association
- S.O.A.R. (Saving Our Avian Resources)
- DNR Education Trailer
- Plant.Grow.Fly.
- Local Naturalists
Kids Activities
Perfect for all ages — fun and hands-on learning!
- Toddler Fishing Pool Game
- Ducky Derby Race
- Make & Take Bird and Insect Homes
- Paint-a-Pot Plant Station
- Temporary Tattoo Booth
11 am – Bio Blitz!
Kids can explore and race to find listed wildlife for cool prizes!
Food & Raffle
Food trucks will serve lunch starting at 11 am
Raffle Drawing at 12:30 pm
- $1 per ticket or 6 for $5
- Buy in advance or at the event
- You don’t need to be present to win!
Top Prizes Include:
- $100 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card
- $50 REI Gift Card
- Brand New Kayak
- Adventureland Amusement Park Tickets
- Native Plant Gift Cards
- Themed Gift Baskets & More!
Questions or Want to Register for Fishing?
Contact: Danielle.Kness@iavalley.edu or call: 641-844-5788
We can’t wait to see you at the MCC Fishing Festival!
