Billfish Tournament
Billfish Tournament is one of the most famous festivals in Sint Maarten for fishermen and fishing enthusiasts. The Billfish Tournament is known as a deep-sea fishing competition in June on the Marigot Waterfront. Founded in 1997, this famous festival includes a thrilling fishing tournament that over the years has become one of the Caribbean's most popular events.
The Billfish Tournament is the most famous festival in Sint Maarten with tournaments competing for about thirty teams. At the end of each fishing day, a weigh-in is held to see which crew members have caught the most and all of this is subject to IGFA rules and regulations. This is a famous festival that attracts a large number of fishermen and tourists with a passion for fishing. After each tournament is a celebration party that makes the atmosphere at this most famous festival in Sint Maarten even more bustling and vibrant.
- Organization time: June every year
- Location: Marigot Waterfront, Sint Maarten