BASSfest 2015: Just the facts

Here is an event break down of the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.

Where

Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley
Paris, Tenn.

June 3-7, 2015

Pros

College

Teams participating in the 2015 Carhartt College Wild Card presented by Bass Pro Shops

High School

Pros

Days 1 and 2: All 124 anglers fish Kentucky Lake
(Weigh-ins at Paris Landing State park)

Day 3: Anglers outside the Top 50 will fish a one-day Second Chance tournament on Lake Barkley
(Weigh-in at Lick Creek Recreational Area)

Day 4: Top 50 plus the Top 10 finishers from the Second Chance tournament fish Kentucky Lake
(Weigh-in at Paris Landing State Park)

Day 5: The Top 12 fish Kentucky Lake
(Weigh-in at Paris Landing State Park)

College

Days 1 and 2: All anglers fish Lake Barkley
(Weigh-ins at Lick Creek Recreational Area)

Day 3: Top 20 teams compete on Lake Barkley
(Weigh-in at Paris Landing State Park)

High School

Participate in a special Bassmaster High School All-American Bass Tournament being held in conjunction with BASSfest

Pros

College

Wild Card teams are fishing for a berth in the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship & Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops

Blast off in a new bass boat during a free demo ride. Rides are offered after takeoff by the Skeeter Performance Boats Demo Tour, Yamaha’s 2015 Discover VMAX SHO Demo Tour, Mercury ProXS Demo Tour, the 2015 Triton Demo Tour and the Nitro Boats Demo Tour.
Bassmaster University seminars Friday 11:00 to 2:00 Central
Live music
Outdoor expo
Arts and crafts fair
Petting zoo
Fishing rodeo
Climbing wall
Catfish races
Live animal exhibits
Prizes and giveaways

See the full list of family-friendly fun here.