A FREE Daily Visitor Guide for the North Carolina Mountains and 50+ NC Mountain Cities: Early Bird Rate for the 6th Annual Three River Fly Fishing Festival Expires Today

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Early Bird Rate for the 6th Annual Three River Fly Fishing Festival Expires Today

March 15, 2016 - Early Bird Rate Expires Today. Registration is open for the 6th Annual Three River Fly Fishing Festival held April 28-30, 2016 in Highlands, NC.

The competition is open to men and women of all skill levels, with more than 2,200 miles of public water available to fish. Each team will fish one native, one hatchery supported and one delayed-harvest stream.

Entry is $500 per team - or $450 for teams who register before March 15. This fee includes the opening night reception, closing night dinner at Cyprus Restaurant and Friday happy hour, as well as a gift bag full of great swag and the opportunity to win fantastic prizes.

As always, every dollar raised from this tournament will benefit the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund. Contact hilary@highlandhiker.com to register your team today.

Three River Festival Charter Sponsors are Benjamin F. Edwards, & Co.; The Highlander Highland Hiker; Mountain Fresh Grocery; Old Edwards Inn and Spa.

Get links for mountain lodging, restaurants and attractions on our Highlands NC Visitor Guide.

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