Gulf Coast Biggest Beach Party & Annual Mullet Toss

The infamous Beach Party and Mullet Toss is planned for April!  Hmmm….you may be asking what is a mullet toss?  Well, it’s not the 80’s haircut, but it is one of the largest beach parties on the Gulf Coast that has participants throwing this fish called a mullet.  The mullet toss is hosted and organized by Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster Bar to see who can throw a fish the farthest over the state line between Florida and Alabama.  The farthest throw wins and fans and participants enjoy good fun, live legendary music, people watching, dancing, singing and especially enjoy the Flora-Bama famous concoction drink called the “Bushwacker”.

Mark your calendar for April 27-29, 2018.  All this annual fun is a national event with music, good food and contributes to our local youth charities including local school education and prevention programs, CDAC, community support and to the Boys and Girls Club of America.  More then $40,000 was donated last year for this weekend fun.  Come out and enjoy and support.  The fun starts on Friday with the first throw at noon.  So fling your fish.  The cost to toss is $15.00 including a souvenir t-shirt and then you toss the entire fish which weighs just about 1lb. across the border.  All ages and family fun is had by all.  Let the beach bash begin!

The 2016 Mullet Toss at the Flora-Bama!

FloraBama-300x224If you have recently purchased a home in Perdido Key or Orange Beach real estate, you may have begun hearing a buzz about the mullet toss or how it’s almost mullet toss time. And, you may be thinking “What?”

Yes, it’s almost time for the annual Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast Greatest Beach Party, an event hosted each year by the Flora-Bama. So, what is the Mullet Toss? Well, it’s not a hair competition, although you might think so if new to the South. It’s where beach-goers line up to see who can toss a fish, a mullet, the farthest and, hopefully, across the state line.

But, let’s back up. There are a few events that lead up to the flinging of fish. The first is the Mullet Man Triathlon on April 16, 2016. Sign up now and see if you can be the fastest to swim, bike and run the course, now in its 20th year. Be sure to stay after for the awesome post-race party at the Flora-Bama. If golf is more your game, register for the Mullet Swing Golf Tournament on April 20, 2016. The event kicks off at 11AM and is a 4 person scramble.

Now it’s time to talk about the Flora-Bama Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party, which will take place April 22-24, 2016. During these three days you can enjoy live music, cool drinks and an incredible party on the beach. While there, register and pay $15 to take your shot at throwing a (dead) mullet from the circle and into Florida. There is an overall winner and every day, and you could take home some seriously cool prizes.

If you have never experienced this event, be sure to head out this year and try it out. We will see you there!