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74th Ernest "Pig" Robertson Fishing Rodeo - Nursing Home Resident's Day
- Dates: April 29, 2026
- Times: 10am - 12pm
- Admission: Free
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Location: Lake Spring Park
2 Green St.
Salem, VA 24153 - Phone: (540) 375-3057
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This tradition has been a huge highlight that children in the area have come to love. Over the course of four days, children may fish at Lake Spring Park during the event and catch up to six trout. Participants must provide their own fishing equipment and adults may not fish for the children. Participants must keep the fish they catch. Prizes will be given out throughout the four days. Trophies will be given out on the two Saturdays to the top fishermen.
Cost: Free of charge
Food Truck: The Tailgate
Location: Lake Spring Park
Sponsored by: Re/Max Real Estate One, Salem Kiwanis Club, Renewal by Andersen, Bank of Botetourt
2026 Schedule
Saturday, April 25 - Children 3 to 8 years old: 9 am to Noon
Monday, April 27- Children with Special Needs (All abilities): 10 am to Noon (Registration required)
Wednesday, April 29- Nursing Home Resident's Day: 10 am to Noon (Registration required)
Saturday, May 2 - Children 9 to 12 years old: 9 am to 11 am
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74th Ernest "Pig" Robertson Fishing Rodeo - Nursing Home Resident's Day
- 2 Green St.
- Salem, VA 24153
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