7th Annual Striped Bass Bash Tournament & Fish Fry Coming To Manahawkin, New Jersey

The Maximilian Foundation is presenting their 7th annual All Boat Striper Tournament on Saturday November 4th, followed by a Family Fish Fry!

To participate in the all boat fishing tournament, you need to register. You can do so at one of two locations. Otts Good Earth Restaurant, 771 South Main Street (Route 9) in West Creek, and Maximillian Foundation Headquarters, 712 East Bay Avenue, in Manahawkin. All registrants can take part in the Captain's Dinner the night before on November 3rd. The dinner includes food and open bar. Meanwhile registrants will also get tickets to the after party and Family Fish Fry after the tournament.

For more info on registering, go to https://themaximilianfoundation.org/fishing-tournament

Love seafood but get seasick standing on a floating dock?  No problem!! You can still join in on the fun, November 4th for the Family Fish Fry! Bring the whole family! Follow the tournament fish weigh-ins in real time, play some games, check out the silent auction, and enjoy a variety of seafood (and non-seafood) items, craft beers, and live music! The after party and fish fry will be held at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340, 520 Hilliard Boulevard, in Manahawkin. The cost is 30 dollars in advance, 35 dollars at the door. Children 12 and under are 10 dollars, and kids 5 and under are free! Pick up your tickets at the Maximillian Foundation Headquarters 712 East Bay Avenue Suite #6 in the Manahawkin Plaza, 3rd store west of the DMV. Call 609-756-5899 for info.

There will be live music all day, from 1pm til 6pm from three great acts: Chris Fritz, Rob Connelly, and Shahara Moon.  Moreover, there will be vendors, special drawings, an auction table, fall foliage, Craft Beer provided by Hidden Sands Brewing, and race car driver Ronnie Pavia #83. Plus for the kids, there will be a bouncy house, photos with real Alpacas, and Freckles the Clown!

The tournament weigh ins will continue throughout the afternoon as the boats come back. The final weigh in will happen at 5pm, with the Awards Presentation taking place at 5:30pm. Special thanks to the Manahawkin Elks for use of their facility. This event helps support the Elks Drug Awareness Program.

According to their website: https://themaximilianfoundation.org/ The Maximillian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, who raise awareness through personal experience & relationships with other local programs. They work in conjunction with local schools and create awareness through fundraising for drug awareness and self esteem programs. 

THE MAXIMILIAN FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT PREVENT SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS CREATED BY ADOLESCENT INSECURITIES; STRENGTHENING THE EDUCATION OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE BY NOURISHING CHARACTER, BUILDING CONFIDENCE, AND GROWING THE LIFE SKILLS NEEDED TO SUSTAIN BETTER CHOICES.