In the early 1920's, Lake Kemp
was completed ten miles north of Seymour. The Lake became a favorite spot
for fishing and all types of water sports. In those days, fishing season
opened on May 1. All the town would head for the Lake on the first day of
fishing season and the merchants did very little business on that day. Therefore,
it was decided by the City Fathers to close all the business houses and
the schools, declare a holiday and go fishing.
"Fish Day"
tradition began. In 2001, we celebrated our 81st anniversary of this annual
event.
Today the City of Seymour has the only "Fish Day" holiday in the
United States. "Fish Day" is held the first day of May. Only U.S.
Government offices stay open on "Fish Day". Everyone else hangs
a sign on their door that says "Closed - Gone Fishing"! The entire
town participates in the various activities that are planned by the Chamber
of Commerce to entertain our citizens and visitors on "Fish Day",
topped off by a spectacular Fish Day fireworks display! It has become known
worldwide and several thousand attend each year.
February: Chamber Banquet
April: Baylor County Ag Appreciation Day
June: Festival in the Park
July:
Old Settler's Reunion and Rodeo
October: Fall Festival
December:
Lighted Christmas Parade
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