NWT Schedule of Events
Cabela's Bass Pro Shops
National Walleye Tour Championship
August 24th - August 26th, 2022
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Sponsored By: Stanley Star, DFT Communications, Chautauqua County
Partnership For Economic Growth, CCIDA, Holiday Harbor, EZ Dock,
Innovative Outdoors Walleye Challenge, , H&K Services, Graf Realty,
Lake Shore Savings Bank, United Rentals, 4 Centre Drive Associates,
Burgess & Niple, Inc. and The Clarion Hotel
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, August 21:
Cancelled due to weather
5pm - 7 pm Community Meet & Greet at the Clarion Hotel Field.
(located on the side of Tim Horton's)
Tuesday, August 23:
2pm - 4 pm Registration
4pm - 6 pm Welcome Dinner
Both hosted at the Clarion Hotel in the Lighthouse Room.
Wednesday - Friday, August 24-26:
7am The Daily Start of the Tournament
3pm Daily Fish Weigh-In
Holiday Harbor Launch
2 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
(left side at beginning of the Dunkirk City Pier)
Thursday, August 25:
4:30pm Free Kids Future Angler Fishing Clinic at the Dunkirk Pier.
Dunkirk City Pier
2 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
5:25pm Yachtfathers
6:45pm Nerds Gone Wild
Memorial Park
59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, NY 14048
(West of the Dunkirk City Pier)
Friday, August 26:
Music at the Boardwalk Happy Hour
4:00pm Footsteps
Dunkirk Boardwalk Marketplace
8-22 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
(shops at the Dunkirk City Pier)
Saturday, August 27:
12:00noon Lobsterfest presented by Off the Hook
Memorial Park
59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, NY 14048
(West of the Dunkirk City Pier)
**General Public Advisories:
Other Events During Tournament Week
* A V.I.P. Tent will be setup for NWT Staff, Anglers and Families.
(located on the side of Tim Horton's)
- The Public's chance to view the professional fishing boats and meet the Pro-anglers!
- Complimentary food truck meal/drink ticket for each pro and co angler.
- Note: All boats must be parked at field by 4:00 p.m. that day; bring a chair if needed.
Tuesday, August 23:
2pm - 4 pm Registration
4pm - 6 pm Welcome Dinner
Both hosted at the Clarion Hotel in the Lighthouse Room.
- This is a non-public event.
Wednesday - Friday, August 24-26:
7am The Daily Start of the Tournament
3pm Daily Fish Weigh-In
Holiday Harbor Launch
2 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
(left side at beginning of the Dunkirk City Pier)
- The competition will commence with public spectators!
Thursday, August 25:
4:30pm Free Kids Future Angler Fishing Clinic at the Dunkirk Pier.
Dunkirk City Pier
2 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
- Kids will learn from the best and receive helpful tips and tricks from the Pro's!
5:25pm Yachtfathers
6:45pm Nerds Gone Wild
Memorial Park
59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, NY 14048
(West of the Dunkirk City Pier)
- Free NWT Angler V.I.P. Tent (near Dunkirk Festivals Beverages Tent)
- Complimentary pizza and refreshments for NWT Anglers and Staff.
Friday, August 26:
Music at the Boardwalk Happy Hour
4:00pm Footsteps
Dunkirk Boardwalk Marketplace
8-22 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
(shops at the Dunkirk City Pier)
- Get a bite to eat, have a drink, listen to some music and shop!
Saturday, August 27:
12:00noon Lobsterfest presented by Off the Hook
Memorial Park
59 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, NY 14048
(West of the Dunkirk City Pier)
- $50/ticket gets you 1.5lb. Fresh lobster and fixings!
- Beer Tent, Wine Tent and Dessert Tent.
- Live music all day.
- Call for tickets #716-401-5758
**General Public Advisories:
- The City Launch will be closed August 24th-26th from 5am-7am and also from 2pm-4pm.
- The City Pier may be closed to all traffic for significant periods of time August 22nd-26th.
Other Events During Tournament Week
* A V.I.P. Tent will be setup for NWT Staff, Anglers and Families.