Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River

July 15, 2021 - July 18, 2021

The Farmers Insurance Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River

Location: Whittaker Park, Waddington

*Festivities will also be happening downtown (see schedule below).

The 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. https://www.bassmaster.com/elite

Plan your visit (lodging, dining, shopping and exploring) at www.VisitSTLC.com

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The 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series will include capacity of 4,000 at Whittaker Park and a variety of fun entertainment throughout the weekend at Whittaker Park and Downtown on Main Street & Island View Park. *There are no requirements for entry.

Full Schedule:

Thursday, July 15

Whittaker Park: 7am Launch | 3pm Weigh-In (no food concession)

Downtown Waddington: 5-9pm Main Street Cruise In (Classic Cars & Motorcycles), Live Music by "Borderline" and Food Trucks

Friday, July 16

Whittaker Park: 7am Launch | 3pm Weigh-In (no food concession)

Downtown Waddington: 5-9:30pm Boats & Tunes on Main | Boat show, Food Trucks & Music : "Double Axel" sponsored by Seaway Trail Auto Sales/Car Wash, & Premier Self Storage and presented by the Waddington Concert Series (6:30-9:30).

Saturday, July 17

Downtown : Waddington Main Street Market: 11am-5pm | Vendors, Food Trucks & Streaming of the Tournament. Music from B99.3 The 80's Hit Music Channel broadcasting LIVE from 11-1.

***FREE Shuttle running between Whittaker Park & Main Street between 11am-5:30pm Saturday.

Whittaker Park: 7am Launch | 11am-5pm Bassmaster EXPO & Demos | 1-3pm Music : "Shawn Stoddard" | 3pm Weigh-In (no food concession) B.A.S.S. sponsors’ displays and activities including : Toyota, Yamaha, Power-Pole, Garmin. Boat demo rides by Nitro/Ranger/Mercury and Skeeter/Yamaha. Saturday is Military and First Responders Appreciation Day! Show your military or first responder ID to the DJ at the DJ stage and get a FREE Bassmaster hat!* *Hats limited to the first 100 people.

Sunday, July 18

Downtown: no activities

Whittaker Park: 7am Launch | 11am-5pm Fish & Fun Festival | 1-3pm Live Music by "Divided Roads" | 3pm Weigh-In | Bassmaster EXPO Vendors & Demos, Area Craft & Food Vendors. B.A.S.S. sponsors’ displays and activities including : Toyota, Yamaha, Power-Pole, Garmin. Boat demo rides by Nitro/Ranger/Mercury and Skeeter/Yamaha. Sunday is B.A.S.S. Member Appreciation Day! Show your membership ID to the DJ at the DJ stage and get a FREE Bassmaster hat!* *Hats limited to the first 100 people.

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NEW deadline: Monday, July 5, 2021.

Food Truck / Cart Vendor Packet: Click HERE

General Vendor Packet : Click HERE

Volunteer Registration: Click HERE

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This tournament is supported by a Market New York grant from I LOVE NY/New York State’s Division of Tourism

awarded as part of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.

Support of this tournament also brought to you by the Village of Waddington, St. Lawrence County and several sponsors!

The tournament and all associated festivities are being planned to ensure the safety of athletes, staff and guests.