Ford F-150 up for grabs at annual Big Bass Festival

The 28th annual Tri-Lakes Big Bass Festival will be from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 27 on De Queen, Gillham and Dierks lakes in Southwest Arkansas. The tournament will offer cash prizes and a chance to win a 2017 Ford F-150 pickup truck.

A total of $14,000 in prize money will be offered including a grand prize of $1,500 for the largest fish overall, Sevier County Judge Greg Ray said.

Hourly prizes on each lake will be awarded for first through fifth place, Ray said.

Registration is $45 per person through May 26, or $50 per person on the day of the event. The chamber office will be open, May 25 and 26, Ray said.

The boat check will begin at 5 a.m. at the Oak Grove and Rolling Fork boat ramps on De Queen Lake; Coon Creek and Little Coon on Gillham Lake; and Jefferson Ridge on Dierks Lake.

At the awards ceremony, the chamber will be drawing for door prizes at 2 p.m. at the De Queen Sportsplex. De Queen Auto Group will give participating anglers a chance to win a 2017 Ford F-150 through a 60-foot bean bag toss challenge, Ray said.

Entry forms may be obtained by calling 870-584-3225 or from the chamber's website,
dequeenchamberofcommerce.com.

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