78th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo: October 1–31, 2026 (Daily Weigh-Ins at AJ’s)

When: October 1 through October 31, 2026 (Central Time).
Public weigh-ins: Every day, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., behind AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar on Destin Harbor.
Cost to watch weigh-ins: Free and open to the public, per the Rodeo organizers.

The 78th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo fills the entire month of October—an easy add-on for anyone staying in Miramar Beach. You do not need a boat charter to enjoy it: the official Rodeo calendar invites visitors to watch daily weigh-ins on the docks behind AJ’s from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Related public-facing dates on the same calendar include the Destin 5K Rodeo Run on Sunday, October 4, and Halloween on the Harbor on Saturday, October 31. Awards are listed for Thursday, November 5, at AJ’s.

Source: destinfishingrodeo.org – Rodeo Events