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Harbor Docks to host 38th Annual ‘Take-a-Kid Fishing Day’ auction

Harbor Docks Charities is set to hold its 38th Annual Take a Kid Fishing Day Auction on August 24, 2024, at Harbor Docks Downstairs Bar. The event, which supports various community initiatives, will feature both silent and live auctions. Auction packages include a week-long vacation in Livingston, Montana, overnight fishing trips, restaurant packages, and a catered Christmas […]

Kids participating in the Take A Kid Fishing Day event from Harbor Docks. (📸 Tyler Trant)

Harbor Docks Charities is set to hold its 38th Annual Take a Kid Fishing Day Auction on August 24, 2024, at Harbor Docks Downstairs Bar. The event, which supports various community initiatives, will feature both silent and live auctions.

  • Doors open at 6 p.m. for the silent auction, with the live auction beginning at 7:30 p.m. A $20 cover charge includes food and a bidder number. 
  • Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce CEO Ted Corcoran is slated to be the auctioneer for the event.

Auction packages include a week-long vacation in Livingston, Montana, overnight fishing trips, restaurant packages, and a catered Christmas or office party for up to 30 people by Yoshie.

Proceeds from the auction support the annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day, held the first Sunday in November. Over the past 28 years, more than 9,300 children have participated in the fishing day, which includes breakfast, fishing on local charter boats, a fish fry, and a t-shirt and rod and reel for each child to take home.

Harbor Docks Charities also supports Destin Harvest in its efforts to feed the hungry in the area. Additionally, for 29 years, Harbor Docks has provided a Thanksgiving feast, serving more than 32,000 guests. The organization has also helped fund numerous Habitat for Humanity homes.

  • Harbor Docks encourages community participation, stating that the event benefits not only local children and those in need but also provides a rewarding experience for all involved.

Those interested in donating items for the auction or seeking more information about the events can contact Jackie at Harbor Docks at 850-837-2506.

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