4-24-20 walleye weekend postponed

Fond du Lac’s Walleye Weekend has been postponed due  to the coronavirus pandemic.   Fond du lac Festivals  has announced Walleye Weekend, originally set for mid June,  has been postponed to a yet to be confirmed date in August.
“Discussions with public health officials,  city officials, and event partners have led us to this decision,” Board president Terry Davis said.   In response to the COVID-19 health crisis and current guidelines from state and local authorities, Fond du Lac Festivals will explore dates in August as possible options for a Walleye Weekend – Reunited.   Fond du Lac Festivals says the organizers of the Mercury National Tournament fully support this decision. The fishing tournament remains scheduled for June 13-14,  though ongoing monitoring of circumstances may require an adjustment to this plan.  Any such determination will be reached no later than mid-May and will focus on the
safety and well-being of participants and spectators, while still working towards optimal fishing conditions, according to a press release.   Fond du Lac Festivals says public health and safety will continue to be a priority and Walleye Weekend organizers will continue to seek recommendations from public health officials as they move forward with planning.   This year will force organizers to rethink Walleye Weekend as the date change will pose new challenges with vendors and event partners as well.   The hope is to move as many events and activities from the traditional Walleye Weekend to these
new dates.   “Walleye Weekend – Reunited may look a little different, but it will without a doubt be a great opportunity for friends and families to come together again at Lakeside
Park in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.”