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May 31 - June 14

Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival: Summer Festival

ESCMF (Multiple Venues), Baldwin County, AL

Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival artists perform live, mesmerizing classical chamber concerts at venues all along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. The ESCMF Summer Festival series continues through June 14, pairing contemporary chamber music with masterworks from the chamber repertoire. Tickets are free and open to the public. Click here to find out more.

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June 12-13

World Championship Turkey Calling Contest

World Championship Turkey Calling Contest, Mobile, AL

Many of the country’s top turkey callers are eagerly awaiting the chance to show off their talents at the Mobile Convention Center June 12-13. The World Championship Turkey Calling Contest has long-time ties to the city of Mobile. The inaugural event was held in Mobile in 1940 at the Battle House Hotel when Mr. Fred T. Stimpson took home top honors. Former world champions will judge the competition in which male and female competitors will be given a turkey-calling situation to replicate using air and friction calls. The contest will feature various age groups (from 10 and under to Senior and Open) competing for the world title in their respective divisions.

Admission is Free! Click here for more information and the event schedule.

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June 5-7

12th Annual Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo

Flora- Bama Fishing Rodeo, Perdido Key, FL 

The 'Funnest' Fishing Tournament on the Gulf Coast - the Flora-Bama's Annual Fishing Rodeo is the "Every Mans" fishing rodeo! The Fishing Rodeo is a 3-day Captain's Choice tournament with anglers competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in 30 categories from Catfish to Billfish, including red snapper and spearfishing categories. Accompanying the tournament will be a three day beach party and awards ceremony that will include daily weigh-ins with fish viewing area, live music, great food, vendor booths and hospitality done in true Flora-Bama fashion!

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June 8

Perdido Key World Ocean Day

Orange Beach Billfish Classic, The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL 

The Orange Beach Billfish Classic was formed in 1996 and quickly became a top event on the Gulf Coast, serving as a major fundraiser for The Billfish Foundation. Since its inception, the OBBC has donated over $1,050,000 to TBF and other qualified conservation organizations. The OBBC includes tuna, wahoo, and dolphin (mahi) in its optional cash categories but is primarily a blue marlin tournament and traditionally attracts first-rate, competitive fishing teams with a passion for sportfishing from across the Gulf of Mexico. Prize money, not including optional cash categories, pays out to landed blue marlin and catch-and-release billfish.

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June 10-14

53rd Annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament

Pensacola International Billfish Tournament, Pensacola, FL

The Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club will host its 54th Annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament. Tournament entry fee is $3,000.00 Per Boat ( 4 Anglers ) and Each Additional Angler is $150. Teams can pre-register via Catch Stat app, our website pbgfc.com and in person Wednesday June 11th, at the Captain’s meeting Presented by Balance Brands and held at The Museum of Commerce. Awards banquet will be held at 10am at Heritage Hall in the Seville Quarter. 

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