•May 9, 2018•

The Sullivan Moultrie Crappie Classic begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 12 at Bo Wood Access on Lake Shelbyville and continues throughout the day with activities for the whole family at the Sullivan V.F.W.

Fishing tournament weigh in begins at 2:30 p.m. outside Sullivan V.F.W. Big Spike Hammer plays music outdoors during the weigh in from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

From noon through 5 p.m. the expo at the V.F.W. offers outdoor items, crafts, a wine tasting and more.

For the kids there are a bounce house, a water safety booth and face painting.

Fish dinners will be offered at 4:30 p.m. with MoJo taking the Sullivan V.F.W. stage at 5:30 p.m.

Central Illinois Crappie Club, Lake Shelbyville Habitat Alliance, Lake Volunteers Association and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, St. Louis District combined efforts to organize the event.