The 66th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo

The 66th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo kicks off today, in The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village!

The 66th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo

Destin will play host to over 30,000 fishermen throughout October, as they compete to bring in the biggest game fish. Over $100,000 will be awarded in cash and prizes, and practically every game fish will be recognized. So whether you’re trolling inshore for king mackerel, offshore for marlin, or going deep for grouper, you’ll be eligible to win. And every Saturday in October is Shark Saturday, so the largest shark will win a cash prize!

October in Destin is packed with Rodeo events, including the Rodeo Run 5k, the Rootin Tootin Round-up (for kids 12 and under), and the family-friendly Kids FallFest at AJs, on the harbor boardwalk. Visit the Destin Fishing Rodeo website for a detailed listing of Rodeo rules and events, so you don’t miss out.

Contact the Charter Boat Destination to Book Your Fishing Trip

The Fishing Rodeo is open everyday for the entire month of October, so join us aboard the Destination! It’s FREE to all anglers who fish aboard a registered boat (like ours), and there is a $25 fee for anglers (15yrs and older), fishing off a pier, bridge or jetty. The weigh-ins are open to the public, and held everyday in October, from 10AM to 7PM, on the harbor boardwalk near AJs.

If you want to compete in the ultimate saltwater fishing tournament call me today, and book your October charter!

Best of luck,
Capt. Stan

The 2014 Destin Seafood Festival

Fall in Destin always begins with the Destin Seafood Festival. It’s a local tradition. This year, the 36th Annual Destin Seafood Festival will officially begin on Friday, October 3rd, at four o’clock, and it will run throughout the weekend, showcasing some of the best seafood Destin has to offer.

Destin’s seafood festival tradition began in 1978, founded by the Charter Boat Association’s Women’s Auxiliary as a fundraiser for the local fisherman, and a way to attract visitors to the area. Thirty- six years later the Destin Charter Boat Association carries on the tradition, and the festival has grown into a huge celebration of Destin’s rich marine heritage. This year, over sixty-thousand people are expected to attend for the most amazing seafood, live music, fireworks, arts, crafts, and all around family fun.

Destin Harbor

After a few location changes through the years, the Destin Seafood Festival found it’s home along the harbor boardwalk, beside the fishing fleet, and right at the heart of Destin’s Annual Fishing Rodeo activity. So while you’re enjoying the seafood festival this weekend, be sure to join in the excitement, and watch the Rodeo weigh-ins on the boardwalk, near AJs.

Admission to the seafood festival is free, however donations will be accepted at the soda and beer tents, and also at the Fisherman’s Raffle tent. Parking is sparse, so be prepared to walk a lot, or plan to take a shuttle from Lively Cinema 10, in downtown Destin. You can find more information about the 36th Annual Destin Seafood Festival here.

Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one.

See you there,
Capt. Stan