One of the most unusual political traditions takes place every April in Wakefield, Virginia, and it’s known only as Shad Planking.
And this year, just like in years past, the Virginia gubernatorial campaigns kicked off at the annual event. Our very own Ainsley Earhardt was there to check out this one-of-a- kind political tradition. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) AINSLEY EARHARDT, FOX NEWS CORRESPONDENT: I’m in Wakefield, Virginia, about an hour outside of Richmond, and this small town holds an event every April to mark the start of the fishing season. (voice-over) What started as a small gathering of friends to celebrate the running of the shad in the James River back in the 1930s has evolved over time into this. Hello Shad Plankers.
A political gossip festival called Shad Planking.