A family enjoys the National Sand Bass Festival, despite the rainy weather. Photo courtesy of Deborah Arterberry

A family enjoys the National Sand Bass Festival, despite the rainy weather. Photo courtesy of Deborah Arterberry

Rain, rides and rock-n-roll at NSBF

Rain clouds, muddy grounds and periodic downpours were not enough to keep thousands of people away from one of southern Oklahoma’s biggest annual celebrations as the 2026 National Sand Bass Festival wrapped up another successful year in Madill.
Courtesy photo The NSBF had their annual turtle races.

Courtesy photo The NSBF had their annual turtle races.

Courtesy photo Many families enjoyed the festival.

Courtesy photo Many families enjoyed the festival.

John Wesley Honeysuckle Courtesy photo

John Wesley Honeysuckle Courtesy photo

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The Brandon Connor Fishing Team was the winner of the 77th Annual Mack Stafford Memorial Sand Bass Softball Tournament. Photo courtesy of Deborah Arterberry

The Brandon Connor Fishing Team was the winner of the 77th Annual Mack Stafford Memorial Sand Bass Softball Tournament. Photo courtesy of Deborah Arterberry

On this day in sport history

On this day in sport history

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