Eighth Annual Suwannee River Catfish Festival happening Saturday

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, April 13, catfish lovers from all around will have the opportunity to make their way down to the Suwannee River Greenway in Branford for its annual Catfish Festival. From the multitudinous vendors, games and activities for kids, live performances by local and well-known bands and, of course, succulent catfish dinners, this yearly event has a little bit of something for everyone. Each year, half of the profit made from the Catfish Festival is donated to the Fisher House in Gainesville, which provides a home away from home for Veterans and their families during a “medical crisis, surgery or end-of-life condition.” In additio