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.
The Destin Fishing Rodeo is held annually October 1st through October 31st and is FREE and open to the public.
Come down and experience the excitement of our weigh-ins, everyone is invited! Bring the kids… be sure to see our “Just For Kids ” activities. Weigh-ins everyday on the docks at AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar from 10 am until 7 pm.