Tournaments & Events

Destin Calendar of Events

Not only does Destin boast beautiful waters and sugar white sands, but also a smattering of year-round events that draw visitors near and far for fishing tournaments, festivals, concerts, and other entertainment and attractions. Many people plan their vacations around Destin events, such as the annual Poker Run, which is popular with boating enthusiasts. Some of the most popular events center around fishing, so avid anglers will visit Destin during fishing tournaments, like the Destin Fishing Rodeo, which lasts the entire month of October, or dozens of other fishing tournaments throughout the year. For your convenience, we have listed many of Destin’s fishing tournaments and special events to make planning your trip even easier!

If you are interested in watching or participating in some of the events, be sure to ask if we have any special offerings available. Whether you are interested in a fishing boat rental to try your luck at one of the area’s many fishing tournaments, or in seeing the fireworks over the water on one of our sunset cruises, we can provide the boat to get you out on the water where you can enjoy many of Destin’s events.

            March  
               20 – Harbor Docks Fishing Tournament

            April
               1-2 – Hog’s Breath Shoot Out

               10 – Crab Cruncher Classic
                HarborWalk Marina Cobia Tournament

            May
               28-30 - Memorial Day weekend

               29-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

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

               2-6 – Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival

               9-Air Show and Fireworks display over the Destin harbor

              16-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

              16-18-Destin Swordfish Shootout

              21-26 – Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic

              23-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

              30-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin Harbor

            July
               4 – 4^th of July Fireworks Display over the Destin harbor

               7-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

               TBA – Playground Kiwanis Annual Family Fishing Tourney

               14-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

               21-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

               28-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

             August
                4-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

                11-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

                11-17 - Boat Week

                13 – Poker Run

                18-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

                25-Air show and fireworks display over the Destin harbor

                25-Fishin’ Chix Triple Crown

 

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

                3-5 – Labor Day Weekend

               30-Oct. 2- Destin Seafood Festival

             October
                1-31 Destin Fishing Rodeo

                19-22- Florida State HOG Rally

             November

                 24-Thanksgiving

              December

                 TBA-Christmas Boat Parade

                 25- Christmas Day

                 31- New Year’s Eve fireworks over the Destin Harbor