The first ever Local 765 Bugfest is here! Get ready to show off your lobster-catching skills while contributing to a great cause. Join us for an unforgettable day of camaraderie, competition, and community involvement. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Ft. Lauderdale Firefighters Union Charities.
Gather your team of four for a thrilling day of lobster catching on the beautiful waters off Ft. Lauderdale’s coast
Registration Fee:
$300 per boat (4 persons per team) includes registration for 4, 2-drink tickets per person and appetizers at Quarterdeck
Start Time:
8:30 AM Shotgun Start
Lauderdale Marina 1900 SE 15 Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Weigh-ins Time: 3:00 PM
Quarterdeck 1035 SE 17 Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
***Please keep your lobster friends on ice in a cooler!!!
Awards, Auction & Party at Quarterdeck: 4:00 PM
1st place TEAM of 4 - largest 6 lobsters by weight: $1000 cash, case of tito's, 2 cases of NDO water per participant
2nd place TEAM of 4 - largest 6 lobsters by weight: Private Woodford Whiskey tasting for up to 6 at Whiskey Neat, includes appetizers and 4 whiskeys
3rd place TEAM of 4 - largest 6 lobsters by weight: $50 gift cards to Cheesecake Factory, The Village Grille, YOT, and PF Changs. Bottle of Tito's each.
LARGEST 1 Lobster by weight - $100 cash, Spear Pro wetsuit, freediving/spearfishing certification course, $100 towards any speargun, case of tito's and 2 cases of NDO water
More Information:
$25 per adult (non-participate in tournament) for extra wrist bands (includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers)
Prizes for Largest 6 Lobsters and Largest Lobster.
1st prize starts at $500 cash!
Fishing style shirts with all logos will be sold for $30.00 each in person and online (limited quantity available so get yours early)
Purchase raffle tickets for $5.00 each at Quarterdeck or online now!
Lob-star Sponsor: $5,000
- large logo on sleeve of event shirt
- logo on all social media
- large logo on step and repeat at event
- registration for 2 boats (8 participants)
- 8 fishing shirts
Crustacean Connoisseur: $2,500
- Logo on event shirt
- Logo on all social media
- Logo on step and repeat
- Registration for 1 boat (4 participants)
Pinch-perfect Partner: $1,000
Join forces as a partner to show that you’re ready to tackle the lobster-catching challenge with style.
Includes:
- Logo on event shirt
- Logo on all social media
- Logo on step and repeat
We will continue to update our sponsorship flyers!
Sponsored by:
