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Events for Thursday, October 01, 2026
Destin Fishing Rodeo
Since 1948, the Destin Fishing Rodeo has run the entire month of October — the oldest, biggest, and best fishing tournament in the Southeast. Daily weigh-ins at AJ's on the boardwalk from 10am–7pm draw massive crowds. Watch anglers haul in massive Grouper, Marlin, Wahoo, and even 200lb+ Sharks. Special events every weekend including kids' pier fishing days, a Halloween costume party, and a 5K run.
October highlights: 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
