Events
Welcome to our Events Calendar, your go-to resource for staying in the know about all the exciting happenings in our community.
78th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo
The Destin Fishing Rodeo began in May of 1948 to bring people to Destin. It worked! Destin shortly became known as a summer tourist destination and “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”. The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for salt water anglers of all ages.
The Rodeo founders, people such as Howard Marler, Jewel Melvin and Willie Marler, decided that moving the Rodeo to October would lengthen the tourist season another month. Today the Rodeo is held October 1- 31.
Oct. 1 - First Fish of the Rodeo
Every Sat - Biggest Shark competition
Oct. 3 - Rodeo 5K Run
Oct. 18 - Kids Pier Fishing Day
Oct. 31 - Rodeo Halloween Party
Nov. 1 - Awards Ceremony at AJ's
Northwest Florida Fair
- Location: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Rigdon Center
- Starts: 5:00 pm
- Ends: 11:00 pm
Since 1974 the Northwest Florida Fair Association has held its annual Fair to promote agriculture by showcasing a variety of livestock species, art displays and a carnival for all to enjoy.
The Fair is on for 2026! There is no need to travel out of the area to have fun. This year we have lots of surprises in store for you. This year's NW Florida Fair will be September 29 – October 3, 2026.
Admission: $10
Armbands:
$30 Tues., Wed., & Thurs.
$35 Fri. & Sat.
Click HERE for more information!
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