Date and Time
Thursday Aug 15, 2024 Sunday Aug 18, 2024
- Bassmaster Elite Tournament: 8/15-8/18
- B.A.S.S. Expo & Family Outdoor Days: 8/17-8/18
- Military & First Responder Appreciation Day: 8/17
- B.A.S.S. Member Appreciation Day: 8/18
Location
Whitaker Park
100 Park Lane, Waddington, NY 13694
Contact Information
LOCALLY HOSTED BY: STLC Chamber of Commerce | Contact: Tourism & Events Manager, Kathryn Puleo | 315.386.4000 x4 | Kathryn@SLCchamber.org
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Description
HUMMINBIRD BASSMASTER ELITE AT ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
2024 BASSMASTER ELITE SERIES
The Bassmaster Elite Series will be returning to Whitaker Park in Waddington, NY on August 15-18, 2024. Bassmaster Elite Series is the highest level of professional bass fishing tournaments.
Competitors must qualify for the series through the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens or the B.A.S.S. Nation, and anglers who are already on the Elite Series must re-qualify each year by maintaining enough points throughout the season.
This tournament will be the last Bassmaster event of the 2024 Elite Series and B.A.S.S. will crown the winner of the Tournament Champion, Angler of the Year and Rookie of the Year!
Daily Takeoffs/Competition
- Takeoffs: 7:00am
- Weigh-ins: 3:00pm
- Thursday & Friday: Full Field of 103 Anglers
- Saturday: Top 50 Anglers
- Sunday: Top 10 Anglers
FREE, FAMILY FRIENDLY Weekend Expo & Family Outdoor Days!
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18
Featuring exhibits from B.A.S.S. sponsors and partners include:
- Toyota – Register to win a prize, and free gifts for Toyota owners. You can also check out their Bonus Bucks program. Toyota is the only truck that pays you to fish.
- Dakota Lithium – Free Powerbox 10 giveaways on Saturday and Sunday. Must be present to win.
- Nitro Boats display
- Power Pole – See all the items under their umbrella and find which product you need to take your boat to the next level.
- Ranger Boats display
- Yamaha – Check out the newest engines at the Yamaha trailer. While you are there, win free prizes and chat with Yamaha anglers.
- Daiwa – Test the latest in Daiwa reels and check out the retailer that will be selling Daiwa products.
- Garmin – Multiple displays as well as a trained professional to help you with all your electronics questions.
- Nitro/Ranger/Mercury demo rides
- Skeeter/Yamaha demo rides
- Power-Pole Total Boat Control demo rides – use their new trolling motor as well as all the other Power Pole products available.
- Shop for official Bassmaster gear!
Discover St. Lawrence County! A variety of local exhibitors will be showcased featuring outdoor recreation and sporting opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts in addition to:
- Vendors
- Food Trucks
- Specialty Beverages
- Kids Activities
- Bounces Houses
- Demonstrations
- Music by B.A.S.S. DJ
Sunday is B.A.S.S. Member Appreciation Day! Show your B.A.S.S. member card to the Bassmaster DJ and get a free Bassmaster hat! Limited to the first 100 people.
Attention Female Anglers! Join B.A.S.S. for a FREE BassmastHER workshop on Saturday, August 17. Network with a community of females interested in bass fishing. It's an opportunity to develop your skill sets, ask questions in a welcoming environment and gain confidence on and off the water. Topics will range from bass fishing fundamentals to casting for accuracy, getting familiar with a bass boat or kayak, and discussing industry and sponsorship opportunities. For all skill levels but participants must be at least 14 years old. Workshops are FREE plus giveaways for participants. Click here for details and to register. Space is limited and first come, first serve.
Offsite Events in the Village of Waddington
Friday, August 15
- 7:00am - 10:00: Live Music at J.C.'s River Run Bar & Grill
- 11:00am - 3:00pm: Wooden Fish Painting at The Gallery at St. Lawrence Arts
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Waddington Concert Series presents the Custom Taylor Band - FEATURED EVENT!
- 11:00am - 3:00pm: Beaded Fish Bracelet Making at The Gallery at St. Lawrence Arts
LOCAL VENDORS & EXHIBITORS: We are seeking share resources and information on area opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, sales vendors with (but not limited to) outdoor/sport themed products, food trucks, and specialty beverages to participate! For more details, please review and download the Application Packet Available HERE!
VOLUNTEERS: There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available during the week that B.A.S.S. is in town! Bassmaster is seeking local volunteers to assist with B.A.S.S. setup and breakdown 8/14 & 8/19 and the STLC Chamber is seeking volunteers throughout the tournament on 8/15-8/18. Those looking to participate, please contact: Kathryn Puleo at 315-386-4000 x4 or Kathryn@SLCchamber.org.
WADDINGTON BUSINESSES: We would appreciate the opportunity to promote any event or performance, promotions, or sales you will be providing. Please complete this submission form to share those offers and we will add them to our event promotion on our website, social media, and other promotional materials!
This tournament and all associated festivities are being planned to ensure the safety of athletes, staff and guests.
Support of this tournament also brought to you by Casella Waste Management, the Village of Waddington, and the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce.
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