2023 Schedule of Events

Updated July 29, 2023

The Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament is a private event, open to sponsors, participants and guests. Activities take place under the tent at Southside Marina. Sponsors and VIPs check-in at the door to receive tickets, participants pick up their tickets during Registration. As you come into the tent we’ll punch your ticket for the day and give you a wristband that gives you access to drinks and dinner.

Wednesday | 23rd | Registration & Captain’s Meeting

2:00pm–8:00pmTeam Check-In & Bag Pick-Up
6:00pm–10:00pmKick-Off Party with Live Music by Breaking Brad
7:00pm–9:00pmSteak & Chicken Dinner
7:30pmCaptain’s Meeting
8:30pmCharity Check Presentation

Thursday | 24th | Day 1 Fishing

8:30am–3:00pmFishing
12:00pm–8:00pmScales Open – Billfish Scorecards due by 8pm
7:00pm–10:00pmDock Party with Live Music by Buckshot
7:00pm–9:00pmPig Pickin’ Dinner

Friday | 25th | Day 2 Fishing

8:30am–3:00pmFishing
12:00pm–8:00pmScales Open – Billfish Scorecards due by 8pm
7:00pm–10:00pmDock Party with Live Music by Snackbar Jones
7:00pm–9:00pmSeafood Fest Dinner

Saturday | 26th | Day 3 Fishing & Awards

8:30am–3:00pmFishing
12:00pm–7:00pmScales Open – Billfish Scorecards due by 7pm
7:00pm–9:00pmPrime Rib Dinner
9:00pm–11:00pmAwards Presentation Followed by Live Music by the Heather Edwards Band

NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT BY

Beach Ford

DINNERS CATERED BY

Mission BBQ
Chick's Oyster Bar

EVENT SPONSORS

 
Bausch Towers
Cup Sponsor
Christi Insurance
Thursday Dock Party
Coastal Boat Loan
Thursday Dock Party
Desperado Sportfishing
Saturday Awards
Full Strut Disposal
Wednesday Kick-Off Party
J.M. Briggs
Weigh Station Sponsor
Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Bar Tent Sponsor
Rudee Tours
Friday Dock Party