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Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach is proud to serve as the presenting sponsor of Roar Offshore 2026.
Get ready to feel the roar as offshore powerboat racing returns to Fort Myers Beach bringing high-speed racing, waterfront excitement and an unforgettable race-day atmosphere back to the island.
Whether you are a longtime racing fan or experiencing offshore powerboat racing for the first time, this is one weekend you will not want to miss.
The Roar Returns
Event Details
Dates: September 11–13, 2026 Location: Fort Myers Beach, Florida Presenting Sponsor: Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach VIP Experiences: — details coming soon!
VIP packages and additional weekend information will be added as they become available.
Thursday, September 10th
Roar Offshore Welcome Party
7-10 PM
License to Chill Bar & Grill
Kick off Roar Offshore weekend at Margaritaville! Meet the drivers, mingle with race teams and get ready for an action-packed weekend on Fort Myers Beach.
Live Music
7-10 PM
License to Chill Theatre
Start the weekend with live music and waterfront vibes. Artist to be announced.
Friday, September 11th
Roar Offshore Practice
11 AM–12 PM
Fort Myers Beach
Hear the roar come back to life as race teams hit the water for official practice.
Roar Offshore Qualifying
2–3 PM
Fort Myers Beach
The competition heats up as teams take to the course for Friday qualifying.
Rock Republic
7–10 PM
License to Chill Theatre
Keep the adrenaline going after a day on the water with a high-energy live performance from Rock Republic.
Saturday, September 12th
Qualifying Heat Race A
11 AM
Fort Myers Beach
Race day gets underway with the first qualifying heat of the day.
Qualifying Heat Race B
12 PM
Fort Myers Beach
The competition continues as another field of racers battles for position in Qualifying Heat Race B.
Speed Cat Run
3 PM
Fort Myers Beach
Get ready for speed on the Gulf as the Speed Cats take to the course.
Joe Yeoman Band
7–10 PM
License to Chill Theatre
After a full day of racing, head to License to Chill Theatre for live music from the Joe Yeoman Band.
Times Square Pit Party
7–10 PM
Times Square
Get an up-close look at the excitement of Roar Offshore as the festivities move into Times Square for the Saturday night Pit Party.
Sunday, September 13th
Roar Offshore Warm-Up
10–11 AM
Fort Myers Beach
The boats return to the water for their final warm-up before the weekend's biggest race.
Championship Race
1 PM
Fort Myers Beach
This is the one they've been racing toward all weekend. Find your spot along the beach and watch the Roar Offshore Championship Race take over the Gulf.
Live Entertainment at License to Chill Theatre
Friday, September 11
Rock Republic
Rock Republic takes the stage to kick off Roar Offshore weekend with an energetic live performance.
Saturday, September 12
The Joe Yoeman Band
The Joe Yoeman Band brings another night of live music and entertainment to the License to Chill Theatre.
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