Catfish & Cold Ones

COMING APRIL 2026!

1000 Ledgelawn Drive

Crafton Tull at Meadows Technology Park

Don’t miss out! Join us in April for Catfish & Cold Ones 2026. A favorite community-wide event featuring fun, connection, and of course – fishing! 

Enjoy a delicious, hot catfish dinner and cold drinks and treats provided by local restaurants.

At the event, guests can register for the Fishing Derby, in partnership with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. The Derby begins at 6:15 p.m and is open to all ages and always FREE of charge. All participants over the age of 16 must have a current Arkansas fishing license. Click HERE to renew or purchase a current Arkansas fishing license for 2025.

2025 Malvern National Bank Fishing Derby Winners

Turbare Manufacturing – Most Fish Caught

Superior Plumbing – Biggest Fish Caught

Superior Plumbing – Smallest Fish Caught

Adult Tickets are now available to purchase online for $20 to include adult catfish plate and cold ones. Tickets for Kids 10 and under are also available online for $10 to include one smaller portion catfish dinner and cold treats. Tickets for dinners may also be purchased at the event. A limited number of t-shirts will be available for purchase at the event as well – $15 for adult tees and $10 for youth tees.

Online sales will begin soon. Purchases within 2 weeks of the event date are non-refundable.

For more info about Catfish & Cold Ones, please contact Sarah Henry at sarah.henry@conwayarkansas.org or (501) 932-5414.