FILE- Children 13 years and under and disabled adults tried their luck in 2016 at the Children's Fish Fair. The event returns in 2024 on May 18 at Fireman's Pond.

Redmond’s annual Children’s Fish Fair will return on Saturday, May 18, from sun-up to 2:30 pm at Fireman’s Pond, 1100 SW Lake Ct.

Nearly 300 children from ages 1 through 13 plus their guardians are expected to surround the pond and try their hand at fishing. This is a community wide free event featuring free bait, supplies and loaner poles for anglers without their own equipment.

Several contests and multiple drawings will be feted during the event for various prizes such as fishing tackle, bikes, gift certificates and more.

Free coffee and hot chocolate will be provided in the morning. Redmond Kiwanians will grill a free hot dog lunch for everyone attending. The pond will be recently stocked to increase young fishers’ odds.

“We appreciate Redmond Fire and Rescue, Redmond Kiwanis, Quality Heating, American Family-Jose Gonzales, Redmond Police Department, and City of Redmond Parks Department for keeping this event rolling each and every year,” said event organizer David Hocker.

Hocker can be reached at 541-948-1179 for more information.