The Perch Festival kicks off with the Open Ceremonies on Friday, April 20th @ 7 pm at the Orillia Fairgrounds (ODAS Park).

The Orillia Perch Festival is the largest fishing derby of it's kind in North America. A great family event with thousands of dollars worth of prizes available to be won.

Try your skill at catching one of over 60 tagged perch worth up to $5,000. Also win in the Daily, Weekly and Grand Prize Draws with adult and children's categories. Win again when adults or kids bring in a Perch that is eligible for the Daily Live Release Draw and the Live Release Draw at the end of Festival. Enter early and win with the Early Bird Draws.