 Organizers for the International Eel Pop Festival says the event will go ahead as scheduled despite the warm weather. Workers were out on Leech Lake in the Walker Bay area yesterday and today, preparing the lights and audio equipment for the tents. Due to the rainwater sitting on top of the ice, workers are hanging some of the electrical cables from the tent rafters while other equipment will sit on pallets. There's nothing to worry about on the ice. I know a lot of people are really worried because it's been so warm, I mean I've been working out there for two days now and we haven't had an issue. Of course the ice is a little soft on the top with the recent rain, but there's no risk for any people to be out there driving, maybe a different issue. So maybe park on shore but don't let the ice carry away from the event. The most recent ice check found that there was still 24 inches of ice cover on the lake. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.