The
Mississippi Traditional Archery Association is part
of the Mississippi Bow Hunters. With over 1300 members
involved in the total organization, the Traditional
Archery Chapter was founded eight years ago and has
over 300 members. Since then, the Lofton Classic has
been held at Grenada Lake for the traditional bow
hunters.
Last year,
750 people competed in the two day festival from states
such as Kansas and Ohio as well as the surrounding
states. The Lofton Classic is a family oriented event,
so with each entrant, usually comes two family members.
Some families even camp out in the areas surrounding
the event and view the competition, while most choose
to stay in area motels. Entertainment and food is
provided on Saturday evening. In addition to participants,
around 35 exhibitors participated last year also.
Past participants
have enjoyed the competition very much and hope to
keep the event in Grenada. Melvin Tingle from Jackson
(PBS) and Mid-South Outdoors (PBS) have filmed the
event in the past. |
