Kick off the 18th Annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby with us!
Thursday, April 22, 2027 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location to be announced
Free and open to the public
Schedule
5:00 - 6:15pm Team check-in and socializing
6:30 - 7:30pm Lionfish Derby Presentation
What to Expect
- Team check-in: Pick up your shirts, permits, and team packets
- Derby presentation: Learn about invasive lionfish, best collecting and handling practices, and the Derby rules and permits
- Free lionfish tastings: Try lionfish for yourself and see why eating it helps protect our reefs
- Art activity: Get creative with a hands-on art activity open to everyone at the event
- Raffle: Great prizes, drawn Sunday at the Festival (you don't need to be there to win)
Derby Captains: The presentation is mandatory for the captain of each Derby team.
Everyone is welcome to come learn about lionfish, enjoy a free tasting, and get creative!
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