The white bass (or sand bass) is the state fish of Oklahoma, and spring is the time for local anglers to catch ‘em. Madill, Oklahoma celebrates with the annual National Sand Bass Festival, held this year (2015) from June 1st through the 6th. This 41st festival, which was first held in 1963 (the festival was not held from 1976 through 1987), will mostly take place downtown on the square. There will be arts and crafts booths, a car show, a midway, a fun run, horseshoes, fishing of course (presumably not in the town square), terrapin races, food booths, and free live music.The general idea is “wholesome family fun.” For more information see the festival website.

You won't want to miss the annual terrapin races, sponsored by Byron's Bail Bonds.

You won’t want to miss the annual terrapin races, sponsored by Byron’s Bail Bonds.