Franklin, Minnesota: Catfish Capital of Minnesota
Pucker up for the Kiss the Catfish Contest at the town's annual festival.- Address:
- Hwy 19, Franklin, MN
- Directions:
- On Hwy 19.
- Phone:
- 507-557-2259
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Kiss the Catfish - Catfish Derby Days Catfish Derby Days is an annual city celebration in Franklin, MN. It is always held on the 4th weekend in July and this year will be the 32nd year, July 27, 28, 29, 2007. There is a fishing contest and a "Kiss the Catfish Contest," and many other events. Franklin claims to be the Catfish Capital of Minnesota.
[Wendy Pederson, 04/27/2007]Nearby Offbeat Places
- Giant Corn Gazebo, Olivia, MN - 18 mi.
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- Cow-Reindeer Statue and Odd Mailbox, Sleepy Eye, MN - 18 mi.
- In the region: Golden Chief Kandiyohi Statue, Willmar, MN - 42 mi.
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