Events and Tournaments
March 26 World Cobia Tournament Harbor Docks 837-2506 |
April 30 - May 2 |
May 5-8 Chamber of Commerce Mayfest 837-6241 |
May TBD Pin Fish Classic Destin Docks Rick Seevers 654-8082 |
May TBD Founder's Day Celebration City of Destin Tom Rice 654-0900 Rick Seevers 654-8082 |
June 4-13 Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival FWB Landing Christina Yancey 244-8191 |
Dog Days Open Billfish Tournament
Sights are set on intense competition as game fish buffs gather in the "Billfish Capital of the Gulf." Boatloads of big blues, white marlin, sailfish and festivities are reeled in daily.
September 10-12
AJ's Annual King Mackeral Classic One of the area's favorite tournaments when it comes to fishing. 6 am. is the time boats depart the Destin Harbor each day of this fishing tournament. All fish caught must be weighed-in on the day of capture. Entry fee per boat and registration required. 837-1913.
September 26
Kids King Mackeral Fishing Day
Kids experience the excitement of this fishing day just for them! 50 boats are at their disposal to catch the big ones and bring them back to the big fish fry at the end of the day. Last year 400-500 kids had a chance to win an assortment of prizes. Free to the public (kids) For more information call: Charles Morgan at 837-2506.
October
Destin Fishing Rodeo
The 50-year tradition of the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village" attracts thousands of eager anglers around the world to comb inshore, offshore, bays and bayous for a month-long fishing frenzy. The tourney offers more than 450 awards and giant dock parties with thrills for first-time fishermen as well as seasoned "old salts."
October
Destin Seafood Festival
To kick off the world-renowned Fishing Rodeo, more than 50,000 seafood aficionados savor every deep-water dish imaginable, from shark-kabobs and barbecued shrimp to fried alligator and crawfish cheese bread. Overlooking the harbor and Gulf in Destin, toe-tapping entertainment, crafts and curiosities fill the playful weekend.
October
The Invitational Golf Tournament
The famed links of Bluewater Bay entice a select 190 invitees from 35 nations -- from England to Egypt. Although more entrants sport handicaps above 20 than below, the unusual invitational boasts a prestigious roster with world renowned sports stars like German super golfer Willi Hofman.