Reelfoot Tourism Council - Event Calendar

REELFOOT LAKE TOURISM COUNCIL

CALENDAR

If you would like to add an event to the Reelfoot Tourism Council calendar of events, please contact our office at:
731-253-2007 or email us at visit@reelfoottourism.com

February 2012

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

January
Reelfoot Lake Eagle Tours with Guest Speaker

February
Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival

March
Reelfoot Lake Bass Pro Crappie Masters Crappie Tournament
Deep Swamp Canoe Trip
Samburg Fire Department Fish Fry Fundraiser

April
Peak Migration of Neotropical Songbird
Bluegill Fishing is Excellent Around the Trees
Crappie Fishing is Superb
Buddy Bass Tournament
1st Annual Snaggin Tournament

May-October
Guided Reelfoot Lake Pontoon Cruises
Bow-Fishin Tournament

June
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Kid's Free Fishing Rodeo
Reelfoot Lake Guided Special Cruises: Moonlight, Sunset & Cookout

July
Reelfoot Lake Catfish Tournament
Water Flowers in Full Bloom
Top Water Bass Fishing is Good
Yellow Bass Fishing is Excellent

August
TWRA Duck Blind Drawing on Reelfoot Lake
Guided Scenic Pontoon & Canoe Trips

September
Fifties & Sixties Round House Reunion
Quake Lake Motorcycle Benefit Run

October
Reelfoot Lake Arts & Crafts Festival
Reelfoot Lake Waterfowl Festival
Take Wing to Your Wildside
Guided Fall Scenic Pontoon Cruises

November
Migrant Eagles Begin to Arrive at Reelfoot Lake
Crappie Fishing is Excellent on Reelfoot Lake
Early Duck Hunt Begins

December
Duck & Goose Season on Reelfoot Lake

Fri - Jan 06 -- Fri - Feb 24		Eagle Tours Reelfoot Lake Eagle Tours provided by the State Park daily..For reservations call 731-253-9652
Fri - Feb 03 -- Wed - Feb 29		75th Anniversary State Park 75th Anniversary of the State Park***Historic Steamboat Exhibit & Sabin Photo Exhibit..February 3 - 29, 2012
Fri - Feb 03 -- Sun - Feb 05		Annual Eagle Festival This February 3,4 & 5, 2012 weekend is the Annual Eagle Festival at Reelfoot Lake State Park Visitor's Center-Ellington Hall. There will be a 19 panel Steam Boat Exhibit that survived the earthquakes of 1812, Bird of Prey Show(each Sat. evening Jan. through Feb. 4th )they will introduce you to injured Raptors that call Reelfoot home & shed some light on the Raptors importance to the ecology of this area and a Official U.S. Collector's Postal Stamp available. Children will get to paint there own duck decoy! We have one of the largest population of bald eagles in the area. Come and enjoy a weekend at Reelfoot Lake we have many great restaurants and plenty of lodging. Bus and/or Van tours will be guided by state rangers to see the eagles in there nests and soaring in the air. Tours are $5.00 per person-it's recommended to make reservations at 731-253-9652. For lodging call the Tourism Office at 731-253-2007 or go to www.reelfoottourism.com
Sat - Feb 04		Save Our American Raptors John & Dale Stokes will give the audience an extraordinary opportunity to experience birds of prey at close range. Their program will contain a variety of hawks, owls, eagles and other majestic birds. Some of which will be allowed to free fly which provides the audience an unforgettable experience. Bird of Prey Programs held at 2:00 & 7:00pm Variety of programs throughout the day19 Panel Steamboat Exhibit will be on display!
Sat - Feb 11		Eathquake History and Hazards Join representatives from CUSEC to learn about the New Madrid Fault past, present and future. Also the 19 Panel New Oreleans Steamboat Exhibit on display!
Sat - Feb 18		Steamboat New Orleans Thomas D. Schiffer will present a program on the steamboat that survived the earthquakes of 1812. 19 Panel Steamboat Exhibit on display.
Sat - Feb 25		Native American History Join State Park Archeologist Bill Lawrence for a better understanding of the Native American History of the Reelfoot region. Bring your artifacts and discover their age and uses. 19 Panel Steamboat Exhibit on display!
Sat - Mar 03 -- Tue - May 01		Deep Swamp Canoe Float Deep Swamp Canoe Float on Reelfoot Lake..March 3 - April 29,2012***Call Reelfoot Lake State Park for further details..731-253-9652.
Fri - Mar 16 -- Sat - Mar 17		Primitive Skills Campout Call Reelfoot Lake State Park for further information..731-253-9652