Oaklawn Hot Springs, sponsor of the Oaklawn Outdoor show at the 2026 Bass World Championship, is inviting all bass fishing fans and outdoor enthusiasts to the Hot Springs Convention Center this October 1-3. This show is free to attendees and will feature a diverse group of vendors. The Hot Springs Convention center is an indoor venue so it is available to the public no matter the weather. It is an exciting way to participate in this historic event. The show will be running at the same time as over 20 nations are competing for the Bass World Championship medals on Lake Hamilton. Saturday will include a special appearance by Charlie Evans and Skye and Marshall of PAW Patrol.
Bass World Championship week schedule:
- "Meet the USA Bass Team and competing Nations" event
September 27th - Bass Pro Shops, Little Rock AR – noon to 3pm. - October 1 - Oaklawn Outdoor Show noon – 8pm (Hot Springs Convention Center)
- October 2 – Oaklawn Outdoor Show noon – 8pm (Hot Springs Convention Center)
- October 3 – Oaklawn Outdoor Show 9am – 4pm (Hot Springs Convention Center)
- October 3 – Oaklawn Outdoor Show – 2pm – 4pm (Charlie Evans with PAW Patrol's Skye and Marshall at the Bass Pro Shops Booth)
- October 3 – The Frontmen Country Music Concert 4-5pm (Hot Springs Arena)
- October 3 – Bass World Championship final weigh-in following The Frontmen Country Music Concert (Hot Springs Arena)
- October 3 – You could win a Ranger Z519R boat! You must be present to win, don't miss this opportunity
- Everything is FREE to the public.
Vendors interested in being part of the Oaklawn Outdoors show can contact USA Bass for booth information. Booths start at $350 for a 10' X 10' and space is available for custom sized booths. Special pricing is available for Non-Profits.
Tony Forte - tforte@usangling.org