Experience the Destin Fishing Rodeo This October While Staying at Destin West October is one of the most exciting times to visit the Emerald Coast. Along with warm Gulf days, beautiful fall weather, and fewer summer crowds, the month brings one of Destin’s longest-running traditions — the 78th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo which runs October 1–31, 2026, giving visitors an entire month to experience the fishing culture that helped Destin earn its nickname, “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village"
