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Branson Crappie Expo & Mr. Crappie Classic Tournament

The Crappie Expo that first came to Branson in 2020 is coming back by popular demand and has even more thrills and excitement for fishing enthusiasts than before.

Three men fishing on fishing boat in the middle of scenic lake in Branson.

At the 2020 Branson Crappie Expo, everyone experienced a bigger and better indoor expo that was paired with the Mr. Crappie $200K Invitational Crappie Classic Tournament. 

 In 2022, the Crappie Expo found its new home right here in Branson, Missouri, and is expecting even more buzz than ever before for our 2024 Expo and Tournament. 

This event has over 100 vendors from all over the nation, and all over areas of the industry. Everyone was sure to find the perfect catch. Those who attend are also invited to indulge in the World’s Largest Crappie Fry.

The World’s Largest Crappie Fry will be held on Saturday, November 2, at 11 a.m. Fish Fry tickets will be handed out at the Crappie Expo on Saturday. The fresh fried crappie, hushpuppies and taters are given away until the supplies ran out.

Next, the attendees will head to Table Rock State Park for the 2024 Mr. Crappie $200K Invitational Crappie Classic Tournament. This tournament attracts the best of the best in the sport. Tournament itinerary is as follows: 

Friday November 1st Mr. Crappie Invitational Classic begins on Table Rock Lake.
Blast off at the Table Rock Lake State Park Marina at 7 AM with the weigh in
beginning at 3 PM

Friday November 1st Crappie Expo doors open 10 AM – 6 PM
This is held at the Branson Convention Center.

Saturday November 2nd Mr. Crappie Invitational Classic continues for Day 2 on
Table Rock Lake, blast off at the Table Rock Lake State Park Marina at 7 AM with
the weigh in beginning at 3 PM

Saturday November 2nd Crappie Expo doors open 9 AM – 6 PM

Saturday November 2nd World Largest Crappie Fry 11 AM – 2 PM

Sunday November 3rd Mr. Crappie Invitational Classic continues for Championship
Sunday on Table Rock Lake, blast off at the Table Rock Lake State Park Marina at 7
AM, weigh in at the Crappie Expo located at the Branson Convention Center at
3:30 PM

Sunday November 3rd Crappie Expo doors open 10 AM – 5 PM

When describing the event, founder and organizer, Wally Marshall (aka Mr. Crappie) said, “we'll have boat and tackle manufacturers showing and selling their products, tackle dealers offering the latest and greatest fishing gear, expert instruction from top fishing pros, daily music concerts, plus the World's Largest Fish Fry and the sport's most prestigious tournament.!”

And with the 2024 Expo right around the corner, you can CLICK HERE for more information.

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