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(CAMERON) The 9th annual Cameron Dewberry Festival started slow with showers and cool temperatures early Saturday, but the rains fizzled mid morning, and the crowds came. The 4th annual youth fishing tournament drew 118 participants from Cameron, Rockdale, Milano, Gause, Buckholts, Heidenheimer, Belton, Temple, Rosebud, Waco, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Southlake and other communities. Organizer Game Warden Mike Mitchell said 83% of the participants had not participated in the event before. The pond had been stocked with 506 channel catfish on Friday. Over 176 catfish were caught during the event. Top 3 winners in 3 age divisions were awarded trophies following the tournament. More than 26 volunteers helped in running the tournament. |
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Winners in the Youth Fishing Tournament pose with trophies and Game Warden Mike Mitchell. Winners in the Age 0-6 division: 3rd place-Tyler Lang, 6 of Gause; 2nd place-Jay Summers, 4 of Cameron; and 1st place-Kenny Knox, 6 of Cameron. Age 7-11 Division: 3rd place-Raven Trevino, 7 of Waco; 2nd place-Devin Sadler, 7 of Cameron; and 1st place-Michael Evan, 8 of Cameron. Age 12-16 division: 3rd place-Justin Brown, 15 of Rockdale; 2nd place-Joshua Johnson, 16 of Rockdale; and 1st place-Michael Lang, 13 of Gause. Michael caught a 20" long yellowcat. All other winning entries were Channelcat. |
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In addition, hundreds browsed arts and crafts, enjoyed a variety of food, and was entertained by Christian band Grace Within. Children were treated to a petting zoo, rock climbing, and a variety of other activities. The Barbecue cook-off was also termed a huge success, held each year in conjunction with the Dewberry Festival. |
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