The Wylie Walleye Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Port Clinton, Ohio, dedicated to promoting the year-round recreational opportunities offered by Lake Erie to both residents and visitors. With a mission to support the local community through marketing, financial assistance, and event coordination, the foundation aims to establish the Wylie Walleye brand as a prominent tourist attraction in the region.
Since its inception in 1997, the foundation has been organizing the Walleye Madness Midnight Walleye Drop, a highly anticipated New Year's Eve event where a 20-foot, 600-pound LED-lit walleye named Wylie Jr. is dropped from the sky at the stroke of midnight, accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display. This iconic celebration, held in the Walleye Capital of the World, showcases the vibrant spirit and energetic participation of local businesses, sponsors, volunteers, and the community at large.
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