There are beach days… and then there are Mullet Toss days.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when thousands of your closest friends gather on the Gulf Coast to throw a fish across a state line… well, you’re in the right place.

Every year on the last full weekend of April, the legendary Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar (as if it wasn’t already lively enough) turns into one of the wildest, most talked-about events on the Gulf Coast. For full event details, times, and everything you need to know before you go, check out florabama.com.

Trust us, BEACHBALLERS… it’s one of those things you just have to experience at least once. Here’s what to know before you go.

Throwing Fish 101: The Mullet Toss Explained

Let’s clear up what you’re probably wondering.

Yes. The Mullet Toss is exactly what it sounds like. Participants stand in a 10-foot circle on the Florida side and throw a mullet fish as far as they can… aiming to land it in Alabama.

Yep, really.

The goal? Throw it the farthest.

The vibe? Equal parts competition, comedy, and full-on beach party.

The event runs Friday through Sunday, with categories for kids, adults, and even a few celebrity tosses mixed in.

And whether you’re tossing or just watching, it’s just as fun either way.

The Party Behind the Toss

The fish flying through the air might be the main event, but the weekend is so much more than just that.

Think:

• Live music all day and night
• Beach bars serving up those famous Bushwackers everyone talks about
• Bikini contests and other crowd competitions
• Some of the best people-watching you’ll ever see… but don’t just take our word for it

It’s been called one of the biggest beach parties on the Gulf Coast, and once you’re in the middle of it, you’ll definitely understand why.

Thousands of people show up each year, and the energy is exactly what you’d expect… loud (in the best way), lively, and a whole lot of fun.

Mullet Toss Pro Tips

If you’re planning to go, here’s how to make the most of it:

Go early (or go all in)

This isn’t one of those “show up whenever” kind of events. Crowds build fast, so earlier is better unless you’re ready to lean into the full-day experience.

Dress for the sand and the scene

Think beach casual. Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and something you don’t mind getting a little sandy.

Bring your patience (and your sense of humor)

It’s busy. It’s loud. And it’s not meant to be taken too seriously.

You don’t have to toss to have fun

Watching is half the experience. Grab a drink, find a spot, and enjoy the show.

It’s for a good cause

Each toss helps raise money for local charities and youth organizations, which makes the whole thing even better.

A Gulf Coast Must-Do

The Mullet Toss is one of those events that perfectly captures the spirit of the Gulf Coast.

It’s a little quirky.

A little loud.

A whole lot of fun.

It’s not polished, and that’s exactly why people love it.

Where else can you spend a weekend with your feet in the sand, live music playing, and a crowd cheering as someone launches a fish across state lines? Exactly.

Worth the Toss?

If your trip lines up with Mullet Toss weekend, go ahead and plan for it.

Whether you stay for an hour or the whole day, it’s one of those experiences that turns into a story you’ll be telling long after the trip is over.

And for our quick-scan BEACHBALLERS, here’s the Breakdown:

• The Flora-Bama Mullet Toss happens the last full weekend of April and is one of the biggest beach parties on the Gulf Coast
• You don’t have to toss to have fun, live music, Bushwackers, and people-watching are half the experience
• Go early, dress for the sand, and come ready for a loud, lively, anything-goes kind of day

And when you’re ready to step away from the crowd and wind things down, having the right place to come back to makes all the difference.

A stay with BEACHBALL PROPERTIES, a Vrbo Premier Host trusted for exceptional guest experiences, gives BEACHBALLERS the perfect place to recharge after a full day of sunshine, music, and maybe even tossing a fish or two.

Because around here, the best trips aren’t just about the beach…They’re about the moments you didn’t see coming.

Come Have A Ball At The Beach!

– Ginger & Hunter Harrelson