Annual Charity Fishing Derby
Join us for a fun day of fishing, friends, and an amazing lunch!
Overview
Get hooked on giving at the Mile 0 Fest Charity Fishing Derby benefitting Key West Wildlife Center, Red Dirt Relief Fund and Key West Civic Association! Experience Key West from the water during a 4-hour deep sea fishing charter with some of Key West’s most seasoned captains. Book your individual spot or reserve a boat for your group of six. After you reel em’ in, feast on a “Hook & Cook” lunch (of your fish!) with live music from Mile 0 Fest artists poolside at Dante’s Key West where we’ll announce the winners and award prizes. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss—all while raising money for some worthy causes!
FAQs
Thursday, Jan 23rd 8:00am - 2:00pm
- Check In: 7:00am (required)
- Derby Start: 8:00am - 12:30pm
- Lunch & Prizes at Dante's: 1:00pm
Meet us at the Mac's Place located at 1605 N Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL (Get Directions)
After heading back into shore, meet us for our Hook & Cook lunch and awards ceremony at Dante's Key West Pool Bar located at 955 Caroline Street, Key West, FL (Get Directions)
$250 Per Person OR
$1,500 per boat (up to 6 people)
Please Note: Each Fishing Boat can take up to 6 people. Guests reserving per person seats will be meeting new friends/going out with other guests. If you are booking individually and want other friends to join, please call the Box Office to confirm your booking.
This year's derby is sponsored by Hooey Habitat and benefits Key West Wildlife Center, Red Dirt Relief Fund, and the Key West Civic Association.
Key West Wildlife Center’s mission is to ensure the future of Key West’s diverse native wildlife by providing timely rescues and qualify rehabilitation with the hope of release back to the wild.
Red Dirt Relief Fund provides a safety net of critical assistance to Oklahoma music creators by providing emergency financial assistance for unavoidable emergencies and connecting music workers to health insurance, wellness and professional services.
Key West Civic Association is dedicated to preserving the diversity, culture and livelihood of Key West and its citizens by raising funds that support charities doing important work in the community including animal welfare and wildlife protection, support for workers in the service and entertainment industries, and after school programs and education for local students.
Each Fishing Boat can take up to 6 people. Guests reserving per person seats will be meeting new friends/going out with other guests.
If you are booking individually and want other friends to join, please call the Box Office to confirm your booking.
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