Three concerts and the world championship free by claiming tickets in advance
Conroe, TX – The 2011 edition of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will be bringing together some of the biggest names in country music with the biggest names in professional bass fishing for the annual three-day fishing and music festival Oct. 28-30 in Conroe and this year it’s free! Proceeds from the TTBC will go towards the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and their year-round education and conservation efforts.
Admission
Admittance to all three days of concerts, the Reliant Energy Outdoor Adventures Zone, tournament weigh-ins, and the interactive expo area is freeto the public through exclusive tournament partners. Limited quantities of free tickets are only available while supplies last through respective sponsor promotions, visiting Houston-area Toyota dealerships, Academy Sports and Outdoors locations or at toyotatexasbassclassic.com.
Tickets are available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday individually. Walk-up tickets the day of the event will require a suggested $10 (per person) donation towards the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and all days are subject to sell out. Fans interested in attending are encouraged to visittoyotatexasbassclassic.com for complete details on how to obtain free tickets in advance. Kids 17 and under will be admitted free all three days (as long as they are accompanied by a ticketed adult).
Concerts with Billy Currington, Pat Green and Robert Earl Keen
Premier country music star Billy Currington will kick-off three days of concerts on Friday, Oct. 28th at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center’s festival grounds in Conroe. Texas fan-favorite Pat Green, a three-time Grammy-nominee, will hit the stage on Saturday, Oct. 29th while Robert Earl Keen, another native from the Lone Star State, closing out the weekend on Sunday, Oct. 30th.
Bass Fishing World Championship
The world’s best professional bass fisherman will descend upon Lake Conroe for a three-day tournament that combines the top PAA anglers from the Walmart FLW Tour, Bassmaster Elite Series and Bass Pro Shops PAA Tournament Series. All of the thrilling action of tournament weigh-ins will be free to the public at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center through the exclusive free ticket offer.
Food and Drink
Families and fans will be able to enjoy a wide variety of food and drink options from Holmes Smokehouse and the traditional favorites at numerous concessions stands located throughout the venue. Adults can also unwind and take in the quality entertainment at the Evan Williams Bourbon Barrel tent or the Busch Beer tents.
Fishing Seminars
Stop by the Academy Sports + Outdoors Expo area at the TTBC to see some Texas-sized bass in the Berkley Bass Tank and learn tips and techniques from the best anglers in the world. There will also be a casting pond to test out your casting skill.
Toyota Drive Center
This event is part of a nationwide series of events that provide consumers with a hands‐on opportunity to experience Toyota’s safety, durability and quality while engaging with several vehicles in the 2012 lineup. A unique off-road course has been designed specifically for the TTBC to showcase the Toyota truck and SUV lineup to fans in attendance. Spectators will also be able to get behind the wheel of the all new reinvented 2012 Camry at the Toyota Camry Ride & Drive.
Global Inheritance Prius Energy Playground
Rethink the way you create, manage and store energy at the Prius Energy Playground, where you can see firsthand how to generate enough power to run a snow cone machine, power a video game and more by riding stationary bikes and see-sawing.
Reliant Energy Outdoor Adventures Area
There will be plenty of family fun to be had at the TTBC in the Reliant Energy Outdoors Adventures Area. Located at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, the Outdoor Adventures Area features kid-friendly activities that emphasize the TPWD’s youth fishing programs. Activities include a rock climbing wall, archery, kids casting challenge and a host of outdoor themed educational and interactive exhibits.
Get on the Water in a Legend
Meet Legend and Evinrude professional anglers, factory representatives and dealers in the ultimate test ride opportunity with the Legend Boats and Evinrude teams at Lake Conroe. Test drives will run daily (Oct. 28-30) from 7:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. from the Waterpoint Plaza.
Free Boat Launch Each Day at the Waterpoint Plaza on Lake Conroe
Fans can attend the boat launch for free each morning of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic, Friday – Sunday at Waterpoint Plaza on Lake Conroe. Boat launches run each day from 7 – 8:30 a.m.
Waterpoint Plaza on Lake Conroe
15256 Highway 105W (between County Line BBQ and SAM’S Boat)
Location
The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center is a state-of-the-art facility conveniently located minutes from Lake Conroe and The Woodlands and only 40 minutes north of Houston. The location offers easy access to event activities, local shops and restaurants. For more information visitwww.thelonestar.org.
The Toyota Texas Bass Classic tournament functions are operated by the Professional Anglers Association with technical assistance and support from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Division. Title sponsor for the event is Toyota. Additional sponsors include Evinrude, IKON, Oakley, Carrot Stix, US Reel and Mustang CAT. Corporate partnership opportunities are available for 2011. For additional information, visittoyotatexasbassclassic.com or call 1-866-907-0143.
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