The Forrest Wood Cup is the “Super Bowl of Fishing” and its coming to Lake Lanier in August.
This will be the largest event held in the Lake Lanier area since the 1996 Olympics. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected with the winning fisherman receiving a $1 million prize.
The tournament will be held at Laurel Park on the north side of Gainesville from August 5th through August 8th. The Forrest Wood Cup has just announced more details of the competition including the location and the weigh-ins and then family entertainment that will accompany the event.
What You Need to Know
- Prize money: $2.5 million
- Sponsors: BP and Castrol
- Dates: Aug. 5-8, 2010
- TV: Broadcast to 81 million Fox Sports Net subscribers
Location of Forrest Wood Cup Tournament
Laurel Park
3100 Old Cleveland Highway
Gainesville GA 30501
Phone: 770.535.8280
Registration Dates and Times
August 4, 2010 1:00 p.m. ET – 2:30 p.m. ET
Pretournament Meeting: 6:00 p.m. ET
Registration Location
Gwinnett Convention Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth GA 30097
Phone: 770.813.7500
Additional Information
Takeoff Ceremonies: Daily 6:30-7:00 a.m.
Takeoff: Daily at 7:00 a.m.
Check-In: Daily at 3:20 p.m.
Days 1-4 Weigh-in: 5:00 p.m., Gwinnett Center Arena
Family Fun Zone and Outdoor Show
Days 1-4 Gwinnett Convention Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
Phone: 800.224.6422
www.gwinnettcenter.com