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Flora-Bama Interstate Mullet Toss & Greatest Beach Party
April 26 @ 10:00 am - April 28 @ 5:00 pm
Flora-Bama
Interstate Mullet Toss & Greatest Beach Party
April 26 – 28th, 2024
GET READY FOR THE INTERSTATE MULLET TOSS! This year, we’re letting it all fly!
The Interstate Mullet Toss & Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party is legendary. What started as just a reason to party has become one of the biggest beach parties on the coast. Those who participate in the Mullet Toss will throw a dead mullet over the state line of Florida and Alabama to see who gets the farthest. Hotel bookings are done months, if not years in advance for this event. People travel from across the globe to see what all the fuss is about here at the Flora-Bama; the memories are priceless.
Want to know how the Interstate Mullet Toss works? See the instructions and dates below the pictures. Come see why the MULLET TOSS is a national event.
Event Details Below
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What is a mullet?
Popularly known as a business in the front party in the back haircut in the 80’s, we are referring to the abundant saltwater fish that populate the gulf coast waters.
A mullet is one of the more popular and plentiful fish indigenous to the Gulf Coast area. It is the only fish with a gizzard and is said to possess mystical properties. Known as baitfish on the east coast and a local fried favorite here.
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What is a Mullet Toss?
The Mullet Toss consists of individuals on the beach throwing a mullet, from a 10-foot circle in Florida across the state line into Alabama. Not to mention a great excuse to throw a weekend long party, with lots of fun activities, and great music all while helping raise money for our local community!
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Why toss a mullet?
Proceeds from every mullet tossed will go to Local Youth Charities, including local schools’ education and prevention programs from the Community Drug & Alcohol Council, Inc. (CDAC) which offers programs, community support and collaboration to address drug and alcohol abuse, tobacco, mental health issues and violence both in the home and on our streets.
Each year, with your help, we have raised and contributed over $40,000 to local charities, especially youth organizations on both sides of the state line.
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When does the actual tossing of the mullet begin?
Always on the last full weekend in April!
Friday – Sunday:
Kids (10am – Noon)
Kids Awards (2pm)
Adults (Noon – 4pm)
Owners & Celebrity Toss (4pm daily)
Adult Awards (4:30pm daily)
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Things to know
Cover charge to Flora-Bama begins at 9am Fri-Sun, $10/day for 21 and up & $15 for 16-20 year olds, 15 & under are free, all ages until 6pm, then 21 and up.
Membership cards are good for entry to Flora-Bama for Mullet Toss.
It is $20 to toss a mullet and all tossers receive a t-shirt. Proceeds go to local charities.
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Awards
We have awards for ALL age groups, male and female!
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How much does it cost to toss the mullet?
$20.00 to throw the mullet and you will receive a commemorative Interstate Mullet Toss t-shirt. (Please Note: For 2X & 3X sized shirts the cost is $25.
All funds raised from tossing mullets will go toward helping our local surrounding communities with drug & alcohol addictions.
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Are the mullet alive?
No.
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What happens to the mullet after the event?
We offer them to Alligator Alley or the Gulf Coast Zoo for our Alligator friends!
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How many people usually come to the Mullet Toss?
A couple of our closest friends over the course of the 3-day weekend. You can see from the pictures
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What are the rules?
You will be tossing one mullet across the FL/AL state line.
You must submit a registration form at the beach. Registration can be found on the east side of the Toss Ring. When registering, if you do not mark your category you will not be eligible for the finals.
NO gloves or sand on mullet allowed.
Mullet will be picked out of the water bucket. After you throw, you will retrieve your mullet and toss it back into the bucket.
Mullet will be thrown from a 10′ circle down a course that is 200 feet long. No stepping out of the circle during your throw and you must follow through or you will be disqualified.
Throwing your mullet out of bounds is an automatic disqualification.
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Parking & Transportation
Parking will be extremely limited. Please respect our neighbors and do not park in private condo residences or on the side of the road.
Uber, Lyft, or many local cab companies will be running to get you to the Flora-Bama! We highly suggest using rideshare options!
