Excitement is building up in the Findlay community and surrounding areas for their 37th annual Walleye Festival.  It’s happening this coming Friday and Saturday along West South 2nd Street.  Great food at low prices, a record number of vendors, and live music are expected to draw in thousands from the area and even some from other states.  

Perry Lewan is one of the event organizers.  He says this tradition is unlike any other in Central Illinois.

As part of the festival, there will be a parade Saturday morning at 10.  There is still time to sign up to be in the parade. 

Another major attraction to the Walleye Festival is the annual car show after the parade.  They will accept entries for that event on Saturday morning, and there are prizes on offer. 

With a kids zone and a number of local bands supplying the music, everyone will be entertained.

More information on the Findlay Walleye Festival is available on their Facebook page. 

Perry Lewan appeared as a guest on the WTIM Shelbyville Morning Show.