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Hawks Cay MarinaGrouper Opener Event

Grouper Opener Weekend marks the official start of Florida’s Grouper season with a two-day celebration designed to showcase everything that makes Hawks Cay Resort one of the most dynamic destinations in the Florida Keys.

Waterfront restaurant with palm trees, outdoor seating, and a wooden dock overlooking green marina water at sunset.

Friday, May 1

The Marina Comes to Life

Friday sets the tone at the newly reimagined Hawks Cay Marina.

As charter boats return with the first catch of the season, the waterfront transforms into a celebratory promenade filled with live music, local vendors, and dockside energy. It’s a casual, Keys-style kickoff that highlights Hawks Cay as a premier hub for boating, fishing, and saltwater adventure.

Friday Highlights:

  • Charter boats return with their Grouper catch

  • Live music along the marina promenade from 5pm to 7pm

  • Local vendors and waterfront activations from 5pm to 9pm

  • Fresh coastal dining at Angler & Ale including Hook & Cook specials from 5pm to 10pm

  • Charter Captain’s Drink Contest from 7pm to 8pm
  • After Party at Angler & Ale from 9pm to 11pm

  • A front-row seat to Florida’s fishing culture

High-angle view of a tropical resort pool surrounded by palm trees, overlooking a turquoise ocean lagoon.

Saturday, May 2

The Full Resort Experience

Saturday expands the energy from the docks to the entire resort.

What begins with a lively brunch at Angler & Ale builds into a day of poolside entertainment, family-friendly programming, and culminates in a high-energy GLO Pickleball Party—an experience uniquely positioned at Hawks Cay.

Saturday Highlights:

  • Special brunch at Angler & Ale from 9am to 3pm

  • Poolside DJ from 12pm to 4pm and elevated resort vibes

  • Family-friendly programming throughout the day from 12pm to 5pm

  • Food & Cocktails at the tennis courts from 7pm to 11pm
  • Tennis registration from 8pm to 9pm

  • GLO Pickleball Party under the lights from 9pm to 11pm

4 Bedroom Premium Home with Pool, featuring white linens, orange accents, vaulted ceiling, and balcony with waterfront views.

Plan Your Weekend

May 1 – May 2

Join us for one day—or stay for both.

Resort guests enjoy seamless access to the full lineup of programming, while local attendees are invited to experience select marina and on-property activations.

Whether you’re here for the fishing, the food, the pickleball, or the atmosphere, Grouper Opener Weekend is your invitation to experience Hawks Cay at its most exciting.

Mark your calendar: Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2
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