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Event Info

UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Fan Fest & Celebrity Fishing Tournament – June 25-27, 2026

2026 Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum invites you to join us in Islamorada, Florida June 25th through the 27th for the 2026 Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament.  The events will kick off with a party on Thursday June 25th at Ocean View Inn and Sports Pub. This star-studded event sponsored by Spencer “CaneDoc” & Martha Kellogg and Tito’s Handmade Vodka, provides a unique meet-and-greet opportunity for fans and anglers alike.

The festivities continue Friday at Three Waters Resort and Marina. The beach will be abuzz with raffles, auctions, and gifts marking the official start of the fishing tournament. Fans, anglers and friends will be greeted by UM celebrity mascot Sebastian along with a plethora of Hall of Famers and Celebrities.  The vendor village, including Bean Automotive Group and guests will host a number of exciting new products and gifts for anglers.

Fishing begins on Saturday for anglers and celebrities alike.  If you are not fishing, you can join us for the Family Fun Day sponsored by Judy Pantoja-McCabe of Morgan Stanley.  This fun event will include family activities for the kids and parents.  The tournament weigh-in begins at 2:30 at Three Waters Marina.  Fans, anglers, friends and families are welcome to join in on the fun with beverages sponsored by the UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum’s President -Elect Mark Drobiarz’s ABC Bartending School. The festivities will culminate with an awards party on the beach on Saturday evening.  After dinner awards will be presented along with auction and raffle prizes.

Discounted room rates and dockage are available at Three Waters Resort while supplies last.  Register for fishing early and save $$$.   We hope you will join us for three days of fun in the sun!  The event supports the Upper Keys Rotary Club.