10/01/2026 to 10/03/2026
The U.S. Open King Mackeral Tournament enters its 47th year in 2026 and highlights the best of fall fishing in the Southport/Oak Island area. The tournament attracts over 400 boats of all sizes and is an exciting, family-friendly event during this time of year. The weekend-long festivities begin with food catered from Wallace Catering Food Truck and Clem's Seafood, with entertainment provided by Almost Blue on Thursday and Hood's Creek on Saturday. For a full schedule of events, visit the tournament's website.