Come and try your luck at the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular on the waters of the Owen Sound and Colpoy Bays. A prize package of over $150,000 is up for grabs. Come, be a part of the special Spectacular tent which is set up at the derby headquarters near the Owen Sound Marina. Contestants as well as the public can enjoy some fun every day of the week, with events like country and western evenings, fishermen evenings, seniors afternoon, kids day, breakfast with Elvis and 2 gigantic fish fries. The derby headquarters includes a daily 12 hour weigh-in station, food & refreshment booth, information centre, fishing machine and a hospitality centre. Come enjoy the fun filled Salmon Festival and catch a glimpse of those huge Chinook Salmon that come to the scales daily by the hundreds of guests. Come to Owen Sound and Celebrate the 24th Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular August 26, to September 4, 2011. Make it a Great getaway weekend or week with family and friends,  stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 10 minutes from the Owen Sound Marina and Salmon Spectacular tent. Hang your hat for the night, crawl into a warm cozy bed. Lake Francis Cottages the Hidden Jewel of The Peninsula. Relax under the stars at your very own dock and firepit located at the waters edge, canoe, swim, Bass fishing, roast hotdogs, gaze at the milkyway while you listen to the call of the Loons.   Family owned. All you need bring is food, clothe, towels, drinks and a smile.    http://www.lakefranciscottages.com