The Bassmaster Elite Series is excited to kick off its season at the big-bass factory of Toledo Bend Reservoir in conjunction with the “B.A.S.S. on the ‘Bend” festival. Details can be found below and will be updated through the event so check back often.

Tournament Information

Location

Cypress Bend Park
3462 Cypress Bend Dr.
Many, LA 71449
Directions

Takeoffs

7 a.m. CST

Weigh-Ins

3 p.m. CST

Expo opens at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday

Exhibits from B.A.S.S. sponsors and partners including:

Toyota Experience

AFTCO

PowerPole

Nitro Boats*

Skeeter Boats*

Ranger Boats*

Dakota Lithium

Yamaha*
Trailer Experience

Daiwa

Garmin

Lews / Strike King

* Boat Demos from Skeeter/Yamaha and Nitro/Ranger/Mercury

Get official Bassmaster merchandise!

Visit the Bassmaster Merchandise booth and shop a variety of t-shirts, pullovers, hats and more!

Military and First Responder Appreciation Day

Saturday is Military and First Responder Appreciation Day! Show your military ID to the Bassmaster DJ and get a free Bassmaster hat! Limited to the first 100 people.

B.A.S.S. Member Appreciation Day

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.


B.A.S.S. on the ‘Bend Festival

Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (All times and activities are subject to change.) 

  • Concert performances
    • Saturday, Feb. 24
      • Noon – 1 p.m. Derrick McLendon  
      • 1:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. GRAMMY AWARD WINNING, LOUISIANA LEGEND WAYNE TOUPS  
    • Sunday, Feb. 25
      • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Spencer Brunson  
      • 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Joey Greer  
  • Taste of Toledo Bend (11 a.m. – noon) Sat. only
    • Try Zwolle Tamales, learn the history, enjoy cultural demonstrations and more!  
  • Food trucks and merchandise vendors 
  • Kids’ Corner
    • Face painting
    • Balloon animals
    • Bracelet making station
    • Cotton candy
    • Corn hole toss
    • Kids’ fishing tank

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