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April 29, 2026
The Point Washington Medical Clinic’s Battle of the Bayou Fishing Tournament is a week-long community celebration held April 25–May 2, 2026. More than a fishing tournament, the event supports PWMC’s mission of providing no-fee-for-service, volunteer-based medical care to residents across the Florida Panhandle.
The “Poker Run” on Saturday, May 2nd is designed for those who want to join the fun without competing in the fishing tournament. Participants will go to designated checkpoints across the water, including Sandestin’s Baytowne Wharf, Freeport Marina, and Nick's Seafood, where they will collect a playing card at each stop and compete for a “best-hand” prize at the Weigh-In Celebration that evening. Poker Run-only tickets are $100 and include a food ticket for 4 people.
The week of fishing will end with an Awards and Weigh-In Celebration on Saturday, May 2nd, from 3–10 pm at Point Washington Medical Clinic complete with a low country boil by Buddy’s Seafood, slow smoke from Back Beach BBQ and live music by The Casey Kearney Band and Ronnie McBrayer and the Backsliders. Celebration-only tickets are available for $25 for those who just want to enjoy the food, music, and fun.
