The BBQ Tour will be held in conjunction with Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series tournaments at 5 locations in the southern US in 2010. These special events are designed to attract community involvement by challenging both professional and backyard (amateur) barbeque enthusiast to test their cooking skills at these events for cash and prizes.

“We are so excited to kick off the ABA series at Lake Lanier. Our facilities at Laurel Park not only provide a brand new mega ramp for launching the fishing tournament but also enough space to host the cook-off, a battle of the bands and so much more. This partnership with ABA is helping create a huge family friendly event for the lake,” concluded Jennifer Miller, Sales Manager, Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau.

While the anglers are out on the lake fishing, local top barbeque cookers from all over the region will be battling to become the Grand Champion of the event. Professional cookers can win as much as $3,000 in cash, while the top backyard griller can win as much as $1,000. The event is free to the general public. The event will provide a lot for attendees to do including great food, vendor booths of the latest in outdoor products, a Battle of the Bands, Y’all Magazine Sweet Tea Challenge, an American Legion Riders Tour, as well as experience the bass tournament weigh-in.

“These events will give visitors much more to do than just watch a weigh in,” said Debra Talley, National Marketing Director of American Bass Anglers. “ABA is going to spice things up from the normal tournament weigh in at these events. Everyone loves tasting great barbeque; now, throw in a mix of companies showing off the latest in great outdoor products, have a bass tournament weigh in, and it all makes for a fun day,” continued Talley. “The community in turn gets a lot more than just a bass tournament – they get a community event. And, if at the same time these visitors learn more about bass fishing, it will help grow our sport,” concluded Talley.

For more about Lake Lanier and the surrounding area, visit the Lake Lanier website at www.LakeLanierCVB.com.

About American Bass Anglers
American Bass Anglers is the largest tournament organization for the weekend angler, offering more than 1,000 events across the US. American Bass Anglers operates the American Fishing Tour, The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series, the American Couples Series, Military Bass Anglers and the American Bass Anglers BBQ Tour Sponsored by Early Times Kentucky Whisky. Each tour is designed specifically for the weekend angler offering low cost and close to home events so the anglers can qualify for larger championships. For more information on American Bass Anglers visit www.AmericanBassAnglers.com.

About Early Times Kentucky Whisky
Early Times Kentucky Whisky is enjoyed in 28 countries around the world and the Early Times Mint Julep is the “Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby.” Brown-Forman Corporation is a diversified producer and marketer of fine quality consumer products, including Jack Daniel`s, Early Times, Canadian Mist, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Old Forester, Fetzer and Bolla Wines and Korbel California Champagnes. For more information visit www.EarlyTimes.com.

For more information contact:
Debra Talley
National Marketing Director
American Bass Anglers, Inc.
(p) 888-203-6222
(c) 256-777-6045
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