Attend the 2019 Berkley Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Black Velvet

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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