PROTECT WHAT CALLS US BELOW

CONSERVATION

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The places that give us our greatest adventures deserve our respect in return. Beaches, rivers, reefs and oceans are not simply where we explore—they are what make exploration possible.

BELOW THE FLAG™ supports responsible recreation, cleaner waterways and the people who put conservation into action. We believe protecting these places is not separate from the adventure. It is part of it.

Our field calendar highlights cleanups, conservation gatherings, dive events and other opportunities to learn, participate and help protect what waits below.

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EVENTS BELOW
THE SURFACE

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Dive shows, fossil fairs, conservation gatherings and coastal events worth putting on the calendar.

SEP11–122026
FEATUREDJACKSONVILLEFREE

FLORIDA FIN FEST

Seawalk Pavilion · Jacksonville Beach, Florida

A two-day celebration of ocean conservation, education and music, with hands-on learning, speakers and organizations working to protect Florida’s waters.

EVENT DETAILS →
2026–2027

THE FIELD CALENDAR

For divers, fossil hunters, boaters, anglers and everyone drawn toward what waits below.

2026
JUL07–11
FOSSIL DIVING · COMPETITION

FOSSIL JUNKIES MEG WEEK

Venice, Florida

Five days of offshore fossil diving, bringing together divers in search of Megalodon teeth and Ice Age fossils.

OFFICIAL SITE →
JUL11 + 18
CONSERVATION · VOLUNTEER

CLEAN UP NORTHEAST FLORIDA WATERS

Putnam County · July 11 / Duval, Clay & St. Johns Counties · July 18

NEFAR volunteers and community members remove litter and debris from rivers, lakes and shorelines across Northeast Florida.

EVENT DETAILS →
SEP16–18
COASTAL INDUSTRY · TRADE ONLY

SURF EXPO

Orange County Convention Center · Orlando

Watersports, coastal lifestyle, resort, swim and outdoor brands gathered under one roof.

OFFICIAL SITE →
SEP19
CONSERVATION · VOLUNTEER

INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP — SOUTH FLORIDA

Participating shoreline sites across South Florida

Join volunteers removing debris from beaches, parks and waterways as part of the worldwide coastal cleanup effort.

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OCT03–04
FOSSILS · PUBLIC

FLORIDA FOSSIL HUNTERS FOSSIL FAIR

Sanford Civic Center · Sanford

Florida fossils, minerals, exhibits, vendors and family activities at the club’s annual show.

OFFICIAL SITE →
NOV03–06
DIVING · INDUSTRY

DEMA SHOW

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans

A major gathering for diving equipment, travel, training and conservation organizations.

OFFICIAL SITE →
NOV21–22
FOSSILS + MINERALS · PUBLIC

SOUTH FLORIDA FOSSIL & MINERAL SHOW

South Florida Fairgrounds · West Palm Beach

Vendors, educational demonstrations, exhibits, speakers and hands-on activities.

EVENT DETAILS →
2027
JAN06–08
COASTAL INDUSTRY · TRADE ONLY

SURF EXPO

Orange County Convention Center · Orlando

The year-opening marketplace for surf, resort, swim, coastal gifts and outdoor lifestyle brands.

OFFICIAL SITE →
JAN22–24
BOATING · JACKSONVILLE

JACKSONVILLE BOAT SHOW

Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center · Jacksonville

Boats, marine equipment and services from regional dealers and the North Florida boating community.

OFFICIAL SITE →
FEB26–28
FISHING · JACKSONVILLE

NOEOUTDOORS FISHING EXPO

Jacksonville Fairgrounds · Jacksonville

A regional fishing show bringing tackle, gear, boats, outfitters and outdoor brands together.

OFFICIAL SITE →
APR30MAY 01–02
OUTDOORS · PUBLIC

FLORIDA OUTDOOR EXPO

South Florida Fairgrounds · West Palm Beach

Boating, fishing, watersports, camping and outdoor recreation in a consumer-focused expo.

OFFICIAL SITE →
PLAN AHEAD. Event dates and access requirements can change. Follow the official event link before traveling. Calendar inclusion does not indicate BELOW THE FLAG attendance or sponsorship.