The Gillard Pass Fisheries Association is pleased to host their eighth annual Big Bay Salmon Enhancement Barbeque and Auction, to be held outdoors at the Stuart Island Community Hall on July 31, 2010.

The evening begins at 5pm with appetizers followed by an amazing buffet supper – beer and wine are available. The event will include raffles and a silent auction, and concludes with an exciting live auction that includes adventure trips, original artwork, jewelry and other unique items. The live auction is conducted by a professional auctioneer from Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers and is always entertaining.

This event is a popular stop for many cruisers. In 2009, 250 people attended and helped to raise over $100,000 for salmon enhancement!

Tickets for the evening are $40 and can be purchased at the event. Moorage is available at the Stuart Island Community Dock and can be arranged by contacting the Stuart Island Community Association at (250)-202-3625 or StuartIslandCA@aol.com.

The Gillard Pass Fisheries Association (GPFA) is a non-profit society that raises funds to operate a successful Chinook and Coho enhancement program focused on rebuilding salmon stocks in the Stuart Island area. For more information on the event or questions about GPFA, please contact Rupert Gale (250) 285-2497 or ruperta@telus.net.