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31st Aug 10
PelicanEditorGraham Kerr, internationally known culinary and television personality and award-winning author, is giving a special presentation at the Liberty Theater on Friday, September 17 as part of the upcoming Commercial Fishermen’s Festival. Graham Kerr, best known for his popular 1970s television show, The Galloping Gourmet, has written several books and is a popular speaker. Tickets for Kerr’s presentation are now available with a $10 donation at www.CommercialFishermensFestival.com or call (503) 325-1010 for more information.
The Commercial Fishermen’s Festival is a regional celebration including the captains and crews from boats featured on “Deadliest Catch” who will compete in the grueling Captain Phil Harris Highliner Competition for the “Highliner of the Year” title.
Captains and crews from The Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch will compete for the Capt. Phil Harris Highliner of the Year title.
Cheer on the men that risk their lives to bring us seafood as they compete. See the Maverick made famous on the popular Discovery Channel television series Deadliest Catch. Witness a thrilling Coast Guard helicopter rescue and watch demonstrations of fish filleting, oyster shucking, net mending, crab pot knitting and more. Enjoy live entertainment, great food, craft vendors, and activities for kids. New this year is a seafood culinary stage featuring celebrity chefs demonstrating the best way to select and prepare fresh seafood.
One of the stars of the 2010 Commercial Fishermen's Festival in Astoria.
The 2010 Commercial Fishermen’s Festival takes place September 18 & 19 at Pier 1, Port of Astoria (end of Portway Drive off of Marine/Highway 30). For more information, call (503) 325-1010.
