Activities & Tours
Activities
DU Pin Trading
Tuesday 2:00pm - 5:00pm & 8:00pm-10:00pm
Opening Night Party at The Florida Aquarium!
Wednesday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Kick off convention! Buses depart on a loop at 6:15pm
Wings Over Wetlands Celebration Reception & Dinner, hosted by Western Spirits
Friday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This is our time to celebrate our accomplishments and be entertained by a live band!
89th National Convention Reception & Gala
Saturday 5:30 pm - midnight
Wrap up convention week with DU's 89th annual live auction and gala!
Tours
Pre-Convention Fishing Tournament $300 per person
Tuesday, May 26th
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
This is a fun tournament, with team and individual prizes awarded in many categories. It is a catch-and-release tournament with photo documentation. Lunch provided
J. C. Newman Cigar Factory $90 per person
Wednesday, May 27th 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Thursday, May 28th 1:30pm - 4:00pm
This tour takes guests through the process of cigar making, both by hand and on antique cigar machines, as well as the Newman family legacy, the history of Cigar City, and much more.
Ybor City Walking Tour $85 per person
Wednesday, May 27th, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday, May 28th, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Friday, May 29th, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Explore the historic district of Ybor City, a neighborhood deeply rooted in cigars and a home to immigrants from Spain, Cuba, and Italy.
Kayaking and Birdwatching in the Mangrove Forest $80 per person
Thursday, May 28th 7:00 am - 1:00 pm and 9:15am - 2:15pm
Enjoy your day as you are guided through the mangrove forest and tunnels of the Suncoast Youth Conservation Center. For those who don’t want to paddle but still want to experience nature, we will have a naturalist guide you through the mangroves on the walking paths.
Downward Duck Yoga $10 per person
Thursday, May 28th 7:00am
Friday, May 29th 7:00am
Saturday, May 30 7:00am
Start your day with serenity and strength! Join us for yoga sessions on the stunning rooftop pool deck, where fresh air and breathtaking views set the tone for relaxation and renewal. Bring your own mat or elevate your experience with a DU-branded yoga mat, available for purchase at the DU Merchandise booth