Emerald Coast Open & Lionfish Tournament in Destin

Learn about lionfish, see lionfish, and even taste lionfish at the annual Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Lionfish Removal & Awareness Day Festival. Come out and support the fight against invasive lionfish with a variety of events, tastings, filet and cooking demos, educational sessions, games, art booths, and a spearfishing tournament.

A number of local restaurants are participating in the Lionfish Festival Restaurant Week, featuring a different restaurant each day. Click the link to find locations of the week’s various events.

Event details subject to change. Click source links for latest information.