Calendar of Events

Current Marathon Events

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  • Apr 27, 2024 - May 1, 2024 Marathon Fishing
  • Tarponian Tournament
  • Rules of this high-energy three-evening tournament mandate that each team fishes with a different captain each outing. Teams also rotate among the three major bridge channels in Marathon, so any potential “hot spots” are shared among all anglers. The tournament's opening and closing events take place at Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House, mile marker 48 bayside. Call 267-210-1952 for information.
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  • May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024 Marathon Fishing
  • Marathon Offshore Bull and Cow Dolphin Tournament
  • Website
  • A guaranteed $18-thousand in cash awaits the top anglers who catch the largest bull and cow dolphin fish combined, while other prizes are awarded to anglers for 1st through 3rd place catches of the largest bull dolphin, largest cow dolphin, 3 largest dolphin combined, and the largest wahoo, tuna and tripletail. Tournament rules pick-up and weigh-ins at Two Conchs Bait & Tackle, 11499 Overseas Highway. Sunday evening awards banquet at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, 11587 Overseas Highway.
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  • May 4, 2024 - May 11, 2024 Marathon Fishing
  • Bob Traa Faro Blanco Tarpon Tournament
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  • Newly renamed to honor tournament founder Bob Traa, this team event allows two to four anglers per team/boat, who fish three nights with three different captains at three different bridges: Bahia Honda, Long Key and the world-famous Seven Mile. Proceeds from the charity tournament benefit Ronald McDonald House. Contact Donna Vankirk at 305-393-0699 or captdonna1@aol.com.
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  • May 4, 2024 - May 5, 2024 Marathon Arts & Culture
  • Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters: Mermaids
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  • See live mermaids swimming the coral reef tank at Aquarium Encounters! Swim shows will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day and are included with admission. After the swim show, you can have your own private meet and greet with the mermaids for photos for a $5 charge. Attendees can also book an encounter experience to get in the tank with the mermaids to join them in feeding the rays, fish and other creatures swimming in the tank. Sign up for encounters at the front desk. 11710 Overseas Highway.
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  • May 10, 2024 - May 11, 2024 Marathon Fishing
  • 18th Annual Mother's Day Dolphin Tournament
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  • Cash and prizes will be awarded for the heaviest fish and to anglers who finish second through fifth place in this popular, annual tournament. There are four categories for prizes: professional, weekend warrior, ladies, and junior angler. There is to be a captain's meeting Friday night and one day of fishing on Saturday, followed by an awards banquet Saturday night at Marathon Yacht Club, 825 33rd St. Gulf. The event benefits Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys.
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  • May 31, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 Marathon Arts & Culture
  • Marathon Community Theatre: tah-DANCE
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  • The 15th annual tah-DANCE Community Dance Showcase lets you experience the art of dance through performances by the MCT dance department, local community dance studios, dance groups and individual dancers during an evening of performances created to entertain and enthrall. Two shows - Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. 5101 Overseas Hwy.
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