Shoals Catfish Festival

Shoals Catfish Festival Located in Shoals, Indiana, the Shoals Catfish Festival began in 1985 and has continued to be an annu The Festival is known for The Big Catfish Contest.

The Shoals Catfish Festival allows family and friends to create memories together while participating in various activities and enjoying the serene environment of Shoals, Indiana. In 2007 it became a tradition for the Catfish Festival Queen to "Kiss" the biggest catfish. Each year there the community provides a fireworks display along with a parade. The local Lions Club is known for selling catfis

h sandwiches. Various activities for community participation
include:
- Kids & Chalk on Sidewalk
- Auction
- Softball Tourney
- Martin County Idol Contest
- Bridge Fishing Contest
- Bike Race
- Catfish Cooking Contest
- Egg Toss
- Kids Games
- 5K Walk and 5K Run
- Corn Hole Tourney
- Volleyball Tourney
- Horseshoe Tourney
- Texas Hold'em
- Battle of the Bands
- Tug of War

Continuing events at the Festival include a flea market and children's amusement rides/inflatables. Afternoon and evening entertainment will include various bands performing on the Main Street stage.

08/21/2026
07/05/2026

Catfish Fireworks should be a go at 10 p.m.!

07/04/2026

Weather is good! Puking Buzzards on the Main Stage now before fireworks!

07/04/2026

The Lions Club has 10 fish sandwiches left for the night!!

07/03/2026

Lost Cause on the Main Stage NOW! Come listen to great rock and blues! Weather is cooling off!!

07/03/2026

The Egg Toss will still be happening shortly after 2:00 p.m. once the rain shower passes! Please give organizers a few minutes to get set up!

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Shoals, IN
47581

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