The Bassmaster Elite Series 2019 season comes to Waddington,N.Y., at St. Lawrence River, Aug. 15-18, 2019.
Takeoffs
Daily takeoffs will be from Whittaker Park Boat Launch in Waddington. Takeoff is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. ET (tentative).
Weigh-ins
Weigh-ins will also be at Whittaker Park Boat Launch in Waddington. They are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET (tentative).
EXPO
Outdoors Expo opens at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday
- Take a demo ride of a Skeeter/Yamaha boat
- See the latest from Toyota and Carhartt plus win prizes
- Explore the Berkley/Abu Garcia Experience trailer and test your knot tying skills
- Join B.A.S.S. and buy official Bassmaster merchandise
- Learn more about Yamaha, T-H Marine, and Power-Pole
- Kids’ activities
- Fun games, cool prizes and more!
Saturday, Aug. 17
- Meet the Elites at Angler Alley (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
- Elite Angler Clinics – Head to the stage from 1 to 3 p.m. where the pros will be talking about tips, techniques, gear and all things bass fishing!
- Member Appreciation Day — Show your B.A.S.S. member card and get a Bassmaster hat! Limited to the first 100 people.
- LIVE music from Divided Roads from 2:30 to 4 p.m. as part of the Mercury Concert Series prior to the weigh-in.
Sunday, Aug. 18
- Military and First Responder Appreciation Day — Show your ID and get a special Bassmaster hat! Limited to the first 100 people.
- Elite LIVE Watch Party (1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.) – Come for your chance to get a VIP seat at the weigh-in and be entered for a chance to win a trip to the 2020 Bassmaster Classic!
All times and activities subject to change.
Family Summer Festival
- Food and craft vendors
- Animal Exhibit
- DJ
- Bounce Houses
- Ft. Drum Static Display
- Carriage Rides
Thursday to Saturday
11 a.m. – After dark
Sunday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
FEATURED FESTIVAL MUSIC
Friday, August 16
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tink Bennett & Tailor Made (Country)
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Burn the Evidence (Rock)
7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Six Foot Midgets
Saturday, August 17
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. The Shoes Doo Wop Group
6 p.m. – Dusk David Nichols & Atkinson’s Family (Bluegrass)
Sunday, August 18
12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Shawn Stoddard and the Backwater Blues Band
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Josh Barkley Band
After Weigh-in Josh Barkley Band
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