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2020 Results

KCWC 2020 Distribution, Thank You and Director Announcement

The Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic recently distributed $44,352 to 11 different local charitable organizations, all of whom are active participants in tournament activities and raffle ticket sales. Thank you to our many sponsors, raffle ticket sellers and volunteers who make this generous  community support possible!

For 2021, the Classic is excited to welcome John Marcum, incoming Tournament Director. Previous director Joe Czapiewski is shifting his focus to sponsorship development after serving five years in the director role.

See the fun video below for full details!

2020 KCWC Raffle Winners Announced

Winners of the 2020 Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic, presented by Acme Tools/Milwaukee Tools/Honda Power Equipment, have been selected! Congratulations to Steven Johnson of Bemidji for winning the 2020 Lund 1600 Fury SS with 25 hp Mercury motor and Shoreland'r trailer, sponsored by Ray's Sport and Marine! 

The full list of winners is attached below. A sincere thank you to everyone who purchased tickets this year, as well as the many beneficiary organizations and sponsors that helped sell them!

Watch the drawing as it happened on Facebook Live from June 13, at the Bemidji Tourist Information Center. Thank you to Mikey Love from Ray's Sport and Marine for helping with the drawing!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1156694318044497

2020 Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic Notice of Cancellation

The Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic Committee announces the cancellation of the 2020 Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic fishing tournament, originally scheduled to be held June 13.

Tournament organizers are already making plans to celebrate the 20th Anniversary Walleye Classic, presented by Acme Tools/Milwaukee Tools/Honda Power Equipment, on June 12, 2021 at the Lake Bemidji Waterfront.

The public still has the opportunity to support the tournament's charitable beneficiaries this year by purchasing KCWC raffle tickets, sponsored by Ray's Sport and Marine. 

See the attached document for details.

20th Anniversary KCWC Announces Top Prize of $20,000!

The Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic, presented by Acme Tools/Milwaukee Tools/Honda Power Equipment, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with a top prize of $20,000! One hundred twenty 2-person teams will compete for the largest prize in the history of the tournament. This year's tournament is June 13th, 2020. Registration for returning teams begins on February 1, and will open to the public on March 8th at 8AM. 

Check the attached press release for more details!