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New events added to Fish Festival calendar

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THOUSANDS ARE EXPECTED to attend the FLOW OISTINS Fish Festival later this month.

And according to Deputy chairman of the committee Dr Dan Carter, that number could range from 25 000 to 30 000.

Patrons can expect some of the usual activities, including the grease pole competition and the popular fish boning contest, as well as new initiatives including an art and essay competition open to students who attend primary schools in Christ Church.

He was speaking at FLOW Warrens on Wednesday where the telecommunications company was announced as title sponsor for the annual festival.

The festival remains one of the last indigenous events and is held annually around Easter.

Some of the other events include races in walking, running, bicycling, windsurfing and boating, draughts, dominoes, road tennis, card playing, and net throwing.

The Street Fair which will be held from April 15 to April 17. (TG)

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