by
Anonymous
August 1, 2004 -- Incorporated into the Festival is a strong conservation theme. Displays, presentations and tours will highlight this emphasis with these participating organizations:
- American Wild Lands
- Big Hole River Foundation
- Ennis National Fish Hatchery
- Madison River Foundation
- Madison Valley History Association
- Madison Valley Ranchlands Group
- Montana Dept. Fish, Wildlife & Parks
- onFlyFishing Fly Fishing Directory
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
- Trout Unlimited
- U.S. Forest Service
- Wildlife Conservation Society
Further enhancing the Festival are works of prominent artists in residence and those represented by local studios and galleries. Participants include Wild Crane Studio, Showcasing Montana, Hole in the Wall Gallery, Best of the West, River Stone Gallery, Bear Feather Studio, Rusty Cowboy and Otter Banks.
Adding flavor and zest to the Festival will be a number of dining and entertainment events. Cuisine options will range from fine dining to old fashioned Bar BQ. Evening music will feature country & western, old fashioned rock & roll and lively classic presented by the Montana Mandolin Society.
Admission to the Festival is free, except for ticketed dining and entertainment events. However, attendees are encouraged to purchase a $5 Festival Button to help support the Festival. These buttons are numbered and will make the participant eligible for many raffle prizes donated by local businesses, ranging in value from $25 to $1,000. A special drawing will be held on Sunday for a 15 foot, low-profile Clacka Craft drift boat valued at $8,000. Tickets for this drawing are $10 and can be purchased at a number of locations in Ennis.
The 2004 Ennis on the Madison Fly Fishing Festival will be an entertaining and informative event. Many volunteers have worked diligently to provide the public with a quality cultural experience, but there is another equally important value the Festival extends to outdoor enthusiasts. Excess proceeds from the Festival will be invested directly in organized efforts to protect and enhance trout habitat and watershed quality in and around the Madison Valley. This effort is maturing and more information will soon be available to generate awareness of this important endeavor.
For more information on the Ennis on the Madison Fly Fishing Festival can be by accessing our website at www.ennisflyfishing.com.
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