Madill’sbelovedweek-long celebration was held June 2 through June 7 and drew crowds of approximately 40,000 to its downtown square. The event turned the historic town into a hub of family fun, concerts, carnival games and crafts The festival kicked off with classic favorites. Guests were able to enjoy the carnival, art/ crafts stalls, turtle races, a cornhole tournament, 3-on-3 basketball, a fun run, disc golf, car show, even a “King Sandie” talent competition and plenty of food vendors and local cuisine. One couple from Texas said it was their first time attending and described it as “a smaller version of your state fair,” highlighting itswarm,small-town charm.
Evenings on t h e Woody Ford Concert Stage offered a mix of Gospel, talent contests and contemporary country. Throughout the week, the stage opened with a local talent showcases, and featured acts like Pace Road Band, Shawnda Rains, Josh Baldwin, Tyler Reese Tritt and Mike Ryan. On Saturday, the neotraditional country star Easton Corbin closed out the festival on a high note. A crowd favorite, his set played all the hits, “A Little More Country Than That,” “All Over the Road,” “Lovin’ You Is Fun”, plus recent singles from his Let’s Do Country Right album.
Corbin commanded the stage with his rich baritone, keeping the audience dancing and singing along well into the night. No alcohol was served at the festival and attendees loved the family-centric atmosphere: kids racing turtles, families scavenging crafts and the communal sing-along during Corbin’s set.
Locals praised the “arms-open, sincere” vibe of Madill’s community. The 2025 Sand Bass Festival delivered heartfelt moments andhometownspirit,punctuated bystandoutperformance on closing night. Between carnival thrills, community fundraising and chart-topping country hits, the festival reaffirmed its place as a Texoma tradition lovingly known as Madill’s Jumpin’ Little Summer Fest, an event everyonewillbetalkingabout until next year.