# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 1st Annual Blues Tournament
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: TOURNAMENT RULES & REGULATIONS:
•	$20 entry fee -  Paid in “CASH” the day of the tournament.
•	The tournament hours are 6am to 4pm.  
•	Prize money is paid out 100% of the entry fee:
o	1st Place = 60%
o	2nd Place = 30%
o	3rd Place = 20%
•	The 3-man rules committee and weigh master will have all final decisions in case there is a dispute.
•	Violation of the tournament rules will subject the angler to disqualification from the entire tournament which are registered without refund.
•	The tournament is open to artificial, live and natural bait(s).
•	BLUEFISH caught on King Mackerel “pin rig” will NOT be eligible for the tournament.  The end of the “T” will be reserved for King Mackerel fishing only.
•	Only one rod/reel is allowed per angler for the tournament.
•	BLUEFISH must be weighed in by 4:00pm to be eligible for the tournament..
•	Largest Bluefish by weight will win 1st place and so on for 2nd and 3rd.  The first tie breaker will be time the fish was caught.
•	Angler can only win one award (Place) in the tournament.
•	Angler can weigh in as many BLUEFISH as they catch, but only possess the legal limit of 5 to take home.
•	In the event no fish are caught during the tournament there will be a raffle for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.  You must be present at the raffle to win a raffled payout. 
•	If there are less than 3 fish caught in the Bluefish tournament there will be a drawing for the remaining awards.  You must be present for the raffle to win a raffled payout.
•	Awards will be given out immediately after the tournament has been declared closed. 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions via email or Facebook Messenger.  If you want to copy of the rules emailed to you please text  your email address.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wrightsville-beach/1st-annual-blues-tournament/200030587049504
- **Event Categories**: Sports, Art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wrightsville Beach
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 23 E. Salisbury Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States, North Carolina 28480
- **lat**: 34.21445
- **long**: -77.78885
- **full address**: 23 E. Salisbury Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States, North Carolina 28480

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 1st Annual Blues Tournament being held?
  - **A:** 1st Annual Blues Tournament takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 23 E. Salisbury Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States, North Carolina 28480.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 1st Annual Blues Tournament?
  - **A:** 1st Annual Blues Tournament is organized by Johnnie Mercers Pier Fishing Friends.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 1st Annual Blues Tournament is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wrightsville Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 1st Annual Blues Tournament sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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