Toyota Texas Bass Classic Coming May 23-25

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Fishing and Music: A Classic Texas 2-Step

Angler Keith Combs holding 2 huge bass

Looking for fishing-related fun for the family this Memorial Day Weekend?  If so, come enjoy the Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) held at Lake Fork in Quitman, Texas. This 3-day event features the top 35 professional bass anglers competing in a world championship fishing tournament benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

Last year’s TTBC at Lake Fork was one for the record books — professional angler Keith Combs' three-day weight of 110  pounds (15 fish) broke the record by a staggering 26 pounds, 11 ounces!  A native Texan, Combs will be returning for the 2015 event.

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What’s Happening at the Bass Classic?

volunteer teaching child to fish

Although the world class bass fishing competition garners top billing, other events will make the Toyota Texas Bass Classic appealing to the entire family including:

  • Free games and activities for kids at the Texas Parks & Wildlife Outdoor Adventures Area
  • Free fishing industry expo featuring seminars and the latest in fishing gear. Come see the apache helicopter, and the 3,000 horse power racing boat!
  • Extraordinary live music:  Concert headliners include Billy Currington on Saturday, May 23; Lee Brice on Sunday, May 24; and Rodney Atkins and Joe Nichols on Monday, May 25.
  • Test-drives: Get behind the wheel of a variety of Toyota vehicles on a dirt track.
  • Food truck food court: Large food court featuring award-winning food trucks from the surrounding areas.
     
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Free admission for military and kids 15 and under

woman riding ATV on dirt track

In honor of Memorial Day weekend, military members and their families will be given free admission all weekend long. Single day general admission tickets are $8 in advance online and $15 at the door, Saturday through Monday of the tournament weekend. Children ages 15 and under will be given free admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets are available:

  • Online at ToyotaTexasBassClassic.com
  • Retail: at your local Toyota dealership, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Brookshire’s Grocery Stores and Kim’s Convenience Stores throughout East Texas
  • Phone:  TTBC tournament office at 866-907-0143

The TTBC has raised more than $2 million for Texas Parks & Wildlife programs including Neighborhood Fishin’ and the Texas State-Fish Art Contest.