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The 2025 Mini Lobster & Lionfish Derby Benefit for CRMA is happening July 29โ31 at Looe Key Reef Resort & Looe Key Tiki Bar & Grill and all the sign-ups are LIVE on our website at conchrepublicmarinearmy.org!
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๐ฆ Mini Lobster Derby
โข $25 entry online / $35 day-of
โข Cash prizes & trophies for:
โ Largest Lobster (Male + Female)
โ 16 & Under Category
โข Daily weigh-ins
๐ Boat Entry Lionfish Derby
โข $100 covers your entire team
โข Prize for the boat with the most lionfish caught across two days
๐๏ธ Mini Cleanups
Join us July 30 & 31 aboard our brand new boat, K4, to haul out trash from the mangroves (there are already two fridges on our radar!)
Plus: auctions, raffles, 50/50s, live music, social hours, and an epic celebration dinner on the 31st.
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July 29โ31
Questions / Vendor / Sponsor Inquiries: ๐ง
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Head to conchrepublicmarinearmy.org to sign up!
EVENT Schedule
2025 Lower Keys Mini Lobster and Lionfish Derby
Benefitting the Conch Republic Marine Army
Where: Looe Key Reef Resort and Looe Key Tiki Bar and Grill
27340 Overseas Highway
When: July 29-31 (Tentative Schedule)
Contact: 305-872-2215 for more details or email
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For Sponsors, Vendors, Donations email:
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Cash Prizes and Trophies for Largest Lobsters - Male, Female, 16 and Under (Daily weigh ins)
Cash Prizes for most Lionfish per team over 2 days
Silent Auctions, Chinese Auctions, Raffle Tickets, 50/50, Games, etc.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, July 29
Vendors set up
Taking donations and reserving spots with the Conch Republic Marine Army
8AM-7PM: Mini Lobster Central at The Looe Key Dive Shop.
โข ยท Information, sign up, contest entry registration, and rules. Assistance with getting 2 day Mini Lobster License. All or your Lobstering needs are available! Snorkel Gear, Nets, Gloves, tickle sticks, snares, measuring devices, etc
10AM-Noon: Learn to Lobster in Looe Key Resort Pool
(pool open to public all day):
4-6PM: Happy Hour at Looe Key Tiki Bar w/live Music Food and Drink Specials
6:30: Taco and Trivia Tuesday
Wednesday, JULY 30
Taking donations and reserving spots with the Conch Republic Marine Army
12AM
โข ยท Derby begins!! (All Florida Mini Lobster Rules and Regulations apply)
8AM-7PM Mini Lobster Central at The Looe Key Dive Shop.
โข ยท Information, sign up, contest entry registration, and rules. All your Lobstering needs are available! Snorkel Gear, Nets, Gloves, tickle sticks, snares, measuring devices, etc.
10 AM-Noon: Learn to Lobster in Looe Key Resort Pool
(pool open to public all day)
9-4: Mini Cleanups-Education rides with Conch Republic Marine Army
3-6 PM: Wednesday, Lobster Weigh-Ins and Lionfish Count
3-7PM: Fundraising, Raffles, Silent Auctions, Prizes, giveaways
5-7PM: Social Hour at Looe Key Tiki Bar...Drink and Food Specials
6-10 PM: Open Jam Night at Looe Key Tiki Bar featuring the best local musicians collaborating together for special night of music
Thursday, JULY 31
8AM-7PM
โข ยท Mini Lobster Central at The Looe Key Dive Shop. information, Sign up, contest entry registration, and rules. All your Lobstering needs are available! Snorkel Gear, Nets, Gloves, tickle sticks, snares, measuring devices, etc.
9-4: Mini Cleanups-Education rides with Conch Republic Marine Army
9AM-10AM: Learn to Lobster in Looe Key Resort Pool
3-6PM: Weigh Ins and Counts
3-7PM: Fundraising, Raffles, Silent Auctions, Prizes, giveaways
4-6: Social Hour and Celebrate with us as we honor the accomplishments of Brian and Laura Vest
5-7: Dinner Banquet, Announce Derby Winners and Prizes
7-9PM: STORMFRONT playing live on the Main Stage
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