2026 Schedule of Events
Updated August 13, 2026
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 | 19th | Registration & Captain’s Meeting
| 2:00pm–8:00pm | Team Check-In & Bag Pick-Up |
| 6:00pm–10:00pm | Kick-Off Party with Live Music by PB&Jam |
| 7:00pm–9:00pm | Steak & Chicken Dinner |
| 7:00pm | Captain’s Meeting |
| 8:00pm | Charity Check Presentation |
Thursday | 20th | Day 1 Fishing
| 8:30am–3:00pm | Fishing |
| 12:00pm–8:00pm | Scales Open – Billfish Scorecards due by 8pm |
| 7:00pm–10:00pm | Dock Party with Music by DJ |
| 7:00pm–9:00pm | Pig Pickin’ Dinner |
Friday | 21st | Day 2 Fishing
| 8:30am–3:00pm | Fishing Day 2 |
| 12:00pm–8:00pm | Scales Open – Billfish Scorecards due by 8pm |
| 7:00pm–10:00pm | Dock Party with Live Music by Buckshot |
| 7:00pm–9:00pm | Seafood Fest Dinner |
Saturday | 22nd | Day 3 Fishing & Awards
| 8:30am–3:00pm | Fishing Day 3 |
| 12:00pm–7:00pm | Scales Open – Billfish Scorecards due by 7:00pm |
| 7:00pm–9:00pm | Prime Rib Dinner |
| 9:00pm–11:00pm | Awards Presentation Followed by Live Music by the Heather Edwards Band |
NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT BY
DINNERS CATERED BY
EVENT SPONSORS
Weigh Station Sponsor
Cup Sponsor
Saturday Awards
Cup Sponsor
Wednesday Kick-Off Party
Bar Tent Sponsor
Cup Sponsor
Thursday Night Dock Party
Meal Caterer
Friday Dock Party
Meal Caterer
Trophy Sponsor
Weigh Station Sponsor