Catfish Contest
May 29, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The largest catfish caught wins a Nebo Big Larry Pro flashlight. You must be a member and register your catch with the ranger, and fish must be legal size and alive.
Kid’s Fishing Day
Fun For Kids
June 10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bring the kids to come out and enjoy the lake and the thrill of catching a fish. With the lack of rain this year, we are doing Kids Fishing Day a little different. We will be spreading out from the kids pond to several docks as well. The following will be closed off to regular fishing on June 12 from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Docks 5-10, island road docks 1-4 and kids pond. We will reopen the docks to members after 12:00 p.m. when kids fishing is over. Prizes will be given away that day for the kids. Free hotdog, chips and pop will be provided for participating kids. Concessions will also be available. This is a chance to see what a great facility you have at SBEA. The SBEA lake is located at 4226 S. Gold. Members can save 10% off all kids fishing items after the fishing event. Meet in front of the lake store at 9:00 a.m. or come out anytime from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
4th of July Celebration
Lake Closed on the 4th of July!
While the SBEA will not be hosting a July 4th Celebration this year, we want to wish you and your family a Happy 4th of July! We hope you will have a day filled with laughter, love, and fireworks! A day of fun and cheerful celebration with your family and loved ones. The decision to not hold our annual 4th of July Celebration was a very tough choice the Board and Staff had to make. After many long discussions they concluded that so many towns, housing districts etc. organize celebrations that has affected the attendance at our event. Between attendance and cost of the event it was no longer cost effective of the dues our members pay. We are always looking for new ideas and discounts for our members and would love to hear from our members on any suggestions. We are looking into maybe a fall festival to do instead of the July 4th. Give us your feedback at steph@beatoday.com.
SBEA Day At Rock River Rapids
Saturday, August 5, 1900 E James St, Derby
Join SBEA in a day splashing, soaking, sliding and sunning yourself as you enjoy the lazy river, lap pool, zero-depth pool at Rock River Rapids. Tickets will be sold in advance in all SBEA stores and will only be good for SBEA Rock River Rapids Aug. 5, 2023. Pay $4.50 for adult and $4.00 for seniors (60+) & youth (3-17), children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult age 16 or older to enter facility. Tickets on sale in all SBEA stores, Rock River Rapids is open 12:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Regular prices are $10.00 for adult & $9.00 for seniors (60+) & youth (3-17).
No Volunteers Are Needed for This Event
Are You Ready
Designer Purse Bingo Night
August 11, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
SBEA Lake Recreation, 4226 S Gold
Designer Purse Bingo event. Friday, August 11, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a fabulous night for a chance to win name-brand designer purses with 10 games of bingo. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $40 at the door, which include admission, appetizers, and 20 game cards (2 per game). Buy your tickets in advance and be entered into a raffle to be given away at the end of the night. You may purchase 2 additional Bingo cards for each game upon arrival to the SBEA Designer Purse Bingo for, $3.00 per card, limit of 2 cards per game per member. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and games will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale June 5 in all SBEA stores.
¨ One winner per game
¨ Bring your own adult beverages, if you would like!
¨ Must be 12 years old and older to play. Every person, regardless of age, must purchase the $25/$40ticket to enter.
¨ Infants and young children are not allowed.
¨ 50/50 cash pot will be available during the games and winner selected at the end.
¨ Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Coach and other Brands
Hunters Ed Class
August 12, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to safely and
responsibly enjoy hunting in the outdoors
SBEA has scheduled a free Kansas Hunter Education Class August 12, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. This is a Internet assisted course & class and will be in the pavilion, north side of the SBEA Recreation Area, 4226 S. Gold. This class teaches new hunters to be responsible, ethical, safe and knowledgeable. By law, the course must be a minimum of 10 hours in length. Most courses are 12 hours or longer. The courses are taught by volunteer instructors across the state. The course consists of subjects covering hunter responsibility, ethics, fair chase, history of firearms, firearm basics, ammunition, basic gun safety, field safety, bowhunting, conservation and wildlife management, wildlife of Kansas, outdoor emergencies and boating safety for hunters. You must complete the online course prior to attending class and pass the test to receive your hunter safety card. Sign up forms are available in all SBEA stores. Members are free, non-members $5.00 to enroll in the class.
Lunker Catfish Tournament
August 26 & 27
Only SBEA members & their guests entered in the tournament will be allowed to fish. This is a fund raiser for SBEA to increase the population of perch and crappie.
Your chance to catch the “BIG” one and take 1st place has just gotten better. Grab your fishing poles and don’t worry about bait, our lake store can accommodate all your needs for this tournament. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked in the lake there will be no fishing until the tournament starts at 8 a.m. on August 26. Only those that have paid to enter the tournament will be allowed to fish until the tournament is over. This is a 24-hour tournament; registration starts at 7 a.m. on August 26 and the tournament starts at 8 a.m. August 27 weigh in time is at 8 a.m. sharp; however, you may weigh in anytime during the tournament if you do not want to stay the whole time. You may pre-register at the lake store before August 26 or the day of the event. The lake will be stocked with “BIG” channel cat for this tournament. There will be 3 cash prizes for the three largest creel of 4 catfish; 1st place, ($250), 2nd place ($150) and 3rd place ($100) and then $100 if you want to enter the contest for largest catfish caught for an additional $5.00 entry fee. All rules of the lake must be followed with no gold fish allowed for bait and 2 poles per fisherman. No buddy system will be allowed, you must catch your own fish and they must be kept on your own stringer or in your own basket and kept in the water. Vehicles will be subject to inspection. Contestants will be supplied with an armband and rods used in the tournament will be tagged. Tournament ends promptly at 8 a.m. on August 27. If you do not present your fish by that time, you will be disqualified, so be sure to be on time. For your convenience the bait shop will be open until 10 p.m. on August 26. The lake will be closed for fishing to everyone who is not a contestant in the tournament. Camping will be allowed for those in the tournament on August 26.
All Star Adventures
September 9
All day unlimited fun at All Star Adventures, tickets are $9.50 for members. You must buy your ticket in advance at any SBEA store location and take the ticket to the park any time during business hours to receive your arm band for a day of fun. Unlimited amusement rides, Mini Golf, and Go-Karts included except for arcade, concessions, batting cages and driving range. All Star Adventures, 1010 N. Webb Road. Tickets on sale at all SBEA stores.
Annual SBEA Sporting Clay Shoot
JOIN US AT MICHAEL MURPHY & SONS SPORTING CLAYS RANGE
6400 SW Hunter Rd, Augusta, KS
September 16, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Come join us Saturday, September 16, at Michael Murphy & Sons Sporting Clays Range as we see who the best of the best is. Cost for members is $35 per shooter if registered by Sept. 10, $40 per shooter thereafter and for nonmembers. (Includes 50 targets, lunch and a ticket for some great prizes to be given away).
We will be raffling off a Mossberg International Silver Reserve Field Over-Under Shotgun, 5-choke field set, and a tang-mounted safety/barrel selector with dual locking lugs and vent-ribbed chrome-lined barrels. Raffle tickets on sale at any SBEA store, $5.00 a ticket or 5 for $20.00.
You can bring your own gun & ammo or you may rent a firearm and purchase ammo at Michael Murphy & Sons Sporting Clays Range. This course is zoned for shotgun shot size 7.5 or 8; any other size is prohibited. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. More Info can be found at www.beatoday.com.
SBEA Zoo Day
Date Change
Save Half Price – Last day to buy tickets is Sept. 19.
September 30, 9:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ticket Vouchers Must Be Purchased In Advance
Join us for a day at the zoo. Ticket vouchers must be purchased no later than Sept. 19, 9:00 a.m. and will be sold in all SBEA stores. Tickets for adults will be $9.00 (reg. price $18.62 + tax) and children (ages 3-11) for $7.00 (reg. $13.97 + tax) ages 2 and under get in free (must have a ticket). Please present ticket vouchers at the table set up in front of the zoo from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. to receive your tickets. The Sedgwick County Zoo is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Member & their immediate family only. We will have drinks and a snack at the POET Gazebo from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
