October 29–31 · Daily from 6 AM through the final weigh-in

WBE Fan Fest

Three days of fishing, food and family fun at the lake

About

Fan Fest is where the tournament comes to life on shore.

You can catch live music on the WBE lake stage, take a demo ride on a Phoenix boat, let the kids try fishing, and then stick around as the day's biggest bass hit the scale. It's free to walk around, it's fun for every age, and there's something going on all day.

Daily rhythm

Schedule

6:30 AM

Live Entertainment

Gates open and live entertainment kicks off on the WBE lake stage to start the day on shore.

All day

Boat rides, games & vendors

Demo rides, games, inflatables, vendors and partner activations run throughout the day.

4 PM

Live weigh-ins

Anglers bring their catch to the stage live. Stick around for the day's biggest bass on the scale.

For every age

Activities

Kids fishing, games and competition. Filter the cards or flip one for details.

Docks & demos

On the water

  • Phoenix Boats demo rides

    Daily demo rides from the docks with giveaways — climb aboard and feel the water before the afternoon weigh-in.

  • Army Bass Anglers display boat

    See the Army Bass Anglers display boat up close and learn how a competition-ready rig is set up.

Tip

Come early for the docks

Demo rides and the display boat run alongside the all-day games and vendors — make the docks your first stop after gates open.

On shore

Partners & vendors

Monster Energy

Monster Energy activations keeping the Fan Fest energy high from gates to weigh-in.

Tennessee Tourism

Tennessee Tourism daily handouts — pick up local tips and weekend inspiration while you explore.

Local vendors

Local vendors with food, products and more lining the shore-side experience all weekend.

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Can’t Make It?

Buy the PPV to watch it from home.

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