Master Bash 2026

Master Bash 2026 is set to return to Norris Lake on June 26-27, 2026, bringing together wake boat owners, lake enthusiasts, and boating families for a full weekend of poker runs, tie-ups, live entertainment, and dockside social events hosted by Current Watersports. The annual customer appreciation event has grown into one of the most recognized summer boating gatherings on Norris Lake, drawing participants from across Tennessee and neighboring states.

Organizers from Current Watersports announced that the 2026 event will once again feature the signature poker run and large-scale tie-up party that have become staples of the Master Bash weekend. The event is open to all Current Watersports customers regardless of boat make or model, with organizers emphasizing that the weekend is intended to be family-oriented and welcoming to boaters of all experience levels.

The event headquarters will once again center around Norris Lake, where participants can expect two full days of boating activities, social gatherings, and on-water entertainment. Organizers encourage attendees to bring family members, neighbors, and friends as part of the weekend celebration.

Friday’s activities are expected to focus on the annual poker run across Norris Lake. Participants will travel between checkpoint locations collecting poker cards before returning for final scoring, giveaways, and prize presentations. Unlike high-speed performance poker runs, the Master Bash format is designed as a relaxed recreational boating experience focused on enjoying the lake and social atmosphere throughout the day.

Registration for the 2026 event is required and costs $50 per participant. Registration includes one poker run card, one official 2026 Master Bash T-shirt, and an event swag bag. Participants also have the option to purchase one additional poker run card for $20 to improve their chances during prize drawings and poker hand scoring.

For attendees unable to participate in the poker run itself, organizers are also offering a separate ticket option that includes only the official 2026 Master Bash event T-shirt. Shirts can be picked up either during the event weekend at the Current Watersports houseboat during the tie-up or later at the company’s Walton location following the event.

Saturday’s schedule is expected to transition into the event’s large tie-up gathering on Norris Lake, where hundreds of boats traditionally anchor together for an afternoon of music, floating social events, and lakefront entertainment. The tie-up has become one of the signature attractions of the weekend and regularly draws a large crowd throughout the Norris Lake boating community.