Watch elite young gymnasts compete steps from the Gulf — the perfect combination of sport and beach vacation
February 12, 2027 – February 14, 2027
06:00 – 23:00
1250 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Gymnastics meets Gulf Coast in February when the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Gymnastics Invitational returns February 12-14, 2027 at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center. Hundreds of talented young athletes from across the Southeast converge on the convention center to compete across USAG, AAU, and NGA divisions — women's artistic gymnastics levels 1 through 10 plus men's divisions.
For gymnastics families, this event is a dream competition setup: the convention center sits on Okaloosa Island, steps from the famous white-sand beaches of Fort Walton Beach. Between sessions, families can hit the beach, explore the harbor, or grab fresh seafood at a waterfront restaurant. It's not just a meet — it's a mini beach vacation wrapped around one of the most exciting regional competition weekends of the season.
Spectators and families can watch the action across three days of competition on multiple floors, with the energy rising as levels advance. Registration for competing athletes closes December 18, 2026, so start planning now. Entry fee is $165 per athlete, with a $55 team entry fee.
Gymnastics families, sports fans, families looking to combine a competition with a beach getaway
Multi-day gymnastics competition with USAG, AAU, and NGA sessions, multiple age and skill divisions, packed spectator sections with proud families cheering
Book accommodations on Okaloosa Island or in Destin early — competition weekends fill hotels fast. Athlete registration deadline is December 18, 2026 at meetmaker.com.
Athlete entry: $165/athlete + $55 team fee; spectator admission varies — check 360sports.events for current pricing