7th Annual Striped Bass Bash & Family Fish Fry:
Join us for Our 7th Annual Maximilian Foundation Striped Bass Bash and Fish Fry!
We're back in 2023 and better than ever! This year we're once again being generously hosted by the Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 on Hilliard Blvd.
Interested in fishing the Maximilian Foundation Tournament?
- All registered anglers get tickets to the Family Fish Fry on November 4th!
- Captains Dinner on Friday, November 3rd - Includes food and open bar!
Love seafood, but get seasick standing on a floating dock? No problem!! You can still join us on November 4th for the Family Fish Fry! Bring the whole family! Follow the weigh-ins in real time, play some games, check out our silent auction, and enjoy a variety of seafood (and non-seafood) items, craft beers, and live music!
Interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteering your time to help out? Fantastic!! We absolutely couldn't do all that we do without the help of the countless volunteers who make our events possible! If you're interested in sponsorship or participating, please contact us at maximilianfoundation@gmail.com
All donations and fish fry tickets are tax deductible! Our EIN is 47-2427944
If you have any questions, want to speak with us directly, drop off registration or sponsorship forms, or if we can help out in any way - please don't hesitate to reach out to us at maximilianfoundation@gmail.com, or stop by Max's Self Esteem Craft Market during store hours at 712 East Bay Ave. in Manahawkin (near NJ MVC). We're glad to help!
2022 Entertainment Provided By:
Face Down
Third Watch
Sahara Moon
Michael Corliss
Special thanks to all of our anglers, friends, family, sponsors, volunteers, partners, and the countless folks who make our mission possible.
Hooked on Fishing, Not On Drugs:
“Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” is a unique, nationally recognized program created by the Future Fisherman Foundation. In 2012, former Governor Christie signed legislation establishing the statewide implementation of the HOFNOD program. The legislation provided initial funding through an appropriation of $200,000 from the state’s Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund.
HOFNOD uses angling skill development as a gateway to teach youth about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and how to deal with the challenges facing them in their young lives. The HOFNOD network includes trained aquatic education professionals in over 30 states with literally thousands of programs nationwide.
The NJDEP Fish & Wildlife partners with schools, community- and faith-based youth organizations willing to provide on-going and sustained engagement in HOFNOD activities throughout the year.
Check out the NJDFW Website for More Info!
And don't forget the next Hooked on Fishing, Not On Drugs Youth Fishing Challenge! Dates and Registration Info Available in January 2023!
Stafford Township National Night Out:
Stafford Township Police Department and our community partners host their annual National Night Out event at Manahawkin Lake Park., supported by the Stafford Township Municipal Alliance and the Governor's Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse.
The Maximilian Foundation is proud to be part of this amazing community event that brings our great town together for a night of family fun!
Learn more about the Stafford Township Municipal Alliance and Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
International Overdose Awareness Event 2022:
Xodus Recovery Community Center hosted their 6th annual FED UP! International Overdose Awareness Day Event at Gille Park in Forked River.
"...it is a time to come together in unity to remember and honor without stigma those that we have lost to substance-related causes, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind."
This event included speakers directly impacted or involved in advocacy sharing their stories, as well as education and resource tables with important information and e
The Maximilian Foundation is proud to partner with Xodus in their mission!