Tournaments & Events

Destin, Florida Schedule of Tournaments & Events

Destin, also known as the “world’s luckiest fishing village” and the billfishing capital of the northern Gulf, is the home of many world record titles and to some of the largest fishing tournaments in the world. These tournaments draw thousands of people to the gulf coast each year.

If you would like to get in on the action, we have tournament packages available. In addition to your rental boat and entrance fees, we will provide all of the tackle and bait that you will need to go after that once-in-a-lifetime, tournament-winning trophy fish. Contact us for more details.

We also offer special cruises for some of the area’s special events, such as guided tours aboard a pontoon boat to the weekly air shows and fireworks displays during the summer months.

For your convenience, we have listed many of Destin’s fishing tournaments and special events on our calendar to make planning your trip even easier.

March
20 - Harbor Docks Fishing Tournament

April
2-3 - Hog’s Breath Shoot Out
10 - Crab Cruncher Classic
HarborWalk Marina Cobia Tournament

May
27-Air Show and Fireworks display 

29-31 - Memorial Day weekend 30-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

June
3-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin Harbor

4-8 - Billy Bowlegs Festival

10-Air Show and Fireworks display over the Destin harbor

16-21 - Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic

17-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

24-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

July
1-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

4 - 4th of July Fireworks Display over the Destin harbor

8-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

10-12- Destin Swordfish Shootout

TBA - Playground Kiwanis Annual Family Fishing Tourney

15-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

22-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

29-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

August
1 - The Pink Rubber Boots Ladies Fishing Rodeo Series

5-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

12-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

12-16 - Boat Week

14 - Poker Run

19-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

26-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

September
2-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

5-7 - Labor Day Weekend

TBA Destin Seafood Festival

October
1-31 Destin Fishing Rodeo