The City of Newark Parks Department will host the annual Dale Miller Trout Derby on Saturday, May 17, at T.J. Evans Family Park.

The derby is open to all ages. T.J. Evans fishing permits are required for anyone 18 & over and can be purchased online, at the Park’s office (275 N Cedar St.), or at the derby. Registration begins at 7:30 AM. Kids under 18 start fishing at 8 AM, following a brief introduction at shelter house #3. Adults start fishing at 9 AM. Any trout caught will be brought for weigh-in as they are caught. Weigh-in stops at 10:45 AM, and awards will begin around 11 AM. First through third place trophies will be awarded based on the total weight of trout caught. Door prizes will be raffled off throughout the event.

T. J. Evans Family Park will be closed May 15 and 16 and will reopen for the event on May 17 at 7:30 AM.

For any questions, please call (740)-670-7775.