What are the must-attend diving events in 2025?

[XTAR]

As we head into 2025, the diving season is around the corner. Are there any major dive expos, workshops, or conferences you will plan to attend? Or underwater photography contests, spearfishing championships worth checking out? If you're organizing or attending an event, feel free to share more.

 

[Johnoly]

.... major dive expos,..spearfishing championships worth checking out?

Here's Florida's for 2025______Someone from California & other states can do their state's list

DEMA - The Diving Equipment & Marketing Association Convention
Largest Dive Gear tradeshow in USA --- November 10-14 , 2025 Orlando, Florida

DEMA Show 2025: November 11–14, Orlando, Florida

Join thousands of industry professionals at DEMA Show 2025, the ultimate event dedicated to advancing your business, building connections, and exploring the latest in diving, travel, and action water sports.

www.demashow.com

Emerald Coast Open Destin Florida - ECO is the world's largest lionfish tournament
About 10,000 people & divers attend the whole weekend event
May 17 - 18, 2025

Home - Emerald Coast Open

emeraldcoastopen.com

St. Pete Open, St. Petersburg Florida - The USA largest spearfishing tournament
This is an Instagram, hardcore, loud & wild event with the best of the best. (Respect earned here)
August 16-17, 2025

Experience the Open

Come and experience the world's largest spearfishing tournement

stpeteopen.com

Pompano Nautical Flea Market - Annual event with alot of divers with cash in hand to buy stuff
Just held, try again 2026 January 18-19, 2025 Pompano Florida

Nautical Flea Market

The cities of Lighthouse Point & Pompano Beach present the 25th annual Nautical Flea Market

www.nauticalfleamarket.net

 

[Tracy]

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival near Detroit MI on February 22nd.
I would consider it a MUST attend dive show. Basically midwest DEMA.