Continually listed among Bassmaster Magazine's top 100 bass fishing lakes in the United States, Lake Champlain has welcomed dozens of professional bass fishing tournaments to its waters and shores over the last 12 years. Now, in 2017, two exciting outdoor recreation events are coming to Lake Champlain July 29th and 30th combining to create the Adirondack Coast's very first Summer Fest '17!
Bassmaster Elite Series
Returning to the western shores of Lake Champlain from July 27-30 for the first time since 2010, the Bassmaster Elite Series gives top-performing anglers the opportunity to compete for $100,000 and a shot at the 2018 Geico Bassmaster Classic, along with the title of “Top Angler”!
With the Elite Series comes Bassmaster’s Outdoors Expo July 29-30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., featuring free giveaways, local vendors, and outdoor activities for spectators and participants of all ages.
East Coast Watercross
The fun doesn’t end with the Bassmaster Elite Series and Outdoors Expo! Jet skiers will soar across Lake Champlain when East Coast Watercross hits the beach from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29-30. Offering a variety of class levels, ages 8 and up can compete in an action-packed race around a 30-buoy course, providing entertainment and suspense for all spectators.
Event Organizer Christopher Yates commented, "We have the option to hold races in 13 states within our region and, as you can imagine, that allows for a lot of options both in lakes and on the ocean. However, most Cities simply do not have such a large public beach area to accommodate all the racers. Plattsburgh will not only be a perfect race location, but it will also be a great getaway for the hundreds of racers traveling from as far south as Florida. We are honored to help introduce these racers to the Adirondacks in the ‘real’ Upstate NY.”
Summer Fest ‘17
These two great outdoor recreation events will combine into one action-packed 2-day event. With plenty of family-friendly activities, it’s sure to be a good time for all ages!
Visit goadirondack.com/summerfest for further details. For more information regarding the Adirondack Coast’s 2017 pro bass fishing tournaments, check out goadirondack.com/bass.
About the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau:
The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, was established in 1994 as the official tourism promotion agency for the travel and tourism industry in Clinton County, NY. Based in Plattsburgh, NY, the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau contributes to the county's economic development and quality of life by promoting the region as a destination for leisure and group travel with a particular focus on history, agriculture and outdoor recreation including cycling, paddling, fishing, boating, and skiing. For more information about Clinton County tourism, please contact the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau at 518.563.1000, visit goadirondack.com or log onto
Facebook.com/AdkCoast.
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