Sebastian Lion-fish Festival

This event took place on May 19, 2017. See upcoming events in Vero Beach.

Where: 1580 US-1, Sebastian, FL 32958

Making Delicious Dishes from Destructive Fishes Join us for our second annual event, featuring a lionfish tournament, cook-off, educational experience, and live entertainment! Help us spread awareness and protect our coastal ecosystems against this harmful, invasive species!

Join us for our second annual Sebastian Lionfish Fest fishing tournament! Teams of 1-4 Anglers may register for $125 and compete to harvest the most fish, smallest fish, and largest fish. $3000 in Cash prizes will be awarded!

Tourney Schedule:  

·          May 19th
6pm late registration @ Hiram’s

·          May 19th
7pm Captains meeting @ Hiram’s

·          May 20th
Fishing all day – good luck! Keep fish on ice.

·          May 21st
Fishing in morning and weigh-in is from 11am-1pm at Hiram’s dock

Following the fishing tourney, the lionfish cook-off will commence. Based on education, local organizations concerned about protecting and conserving coastal resources will be teaching guests about the lionfish invasion, how to prepare fish safely at home, and how they can help protect our coastal ecosystems from the harmful impacts of lionfish. As part of the cook-off competition, all attendees will get a scoring card allowing them to go around to all the competing local restaurants, try the prepared lionfish dish, and vote for their favorite.

YOU PICK THE WINNER!

Cook Off Schedule:

·          May 21st, 12pm
Event begins at Capt. Hiram’s

·          May 21st, 1pm – 3:30pm
Cook Off Food Served

·          May 21st, 4pm – 4:30pm
Raffles and Awards