3 days, 10 stages, 60 shows and it's ALL FREE
15 Songwriters From Nashville Performing Throughout the Festival ... Courtesy of BMI and FRLA
2 Main-Stages .... Jim Beam's HarborWalk Village and Fisherman's Wharf
Headliner HarborWalk Village Stage
September 29th - October 1st
Presented by Jim Beam
Andy Velo Band & Southern Gentlemen Tour
Emerging Artist: Andy Velo
Jim Beam Brands is proud to be collaborating with country's newest rising star, Andy Velo.
There will be 15 stages total along the Destin Harbor that will feature, in addition to the great local entertainment, 15 songwriters from Nashville performing throughout the festival courtesy of BMI and FRLA (Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association). There will be 2 main-stages HarborWalk Village main-stage located in HarborWalk Village and Fisherman's Wharf main-stage located by Dewey Destin Harborside and Fisherman's Wharf Seafood House. The rest of the stages will be located inside of restaurants along the harbor.
- Jim Beam's HarborWalk Village Amphitheater (Main-Stage)
- Fisherman's Wharf (Main-Stage)
- AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar (Tiki Stage downstairs and Club Stage upstairs)
- Dewey Destin-Harborside
- The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint
- Crazy Lobster
- Harry T's Lighthouse
- BoatHouse Oyster Bar
Friday, September 30th
- 6:30 pm Chef Jim Richard Brannon Janca - Stinky's Fish Camp
Grilled Gulf Fish Tacos Recipe by Chef Brannon Kent Janca, co owner of Stinky's Fish Camp (PDF)
Saturday, October 1st
- 11 am Chef Jim Shirah - Dewey Destin's Seafood
Avocado and Seared Shrimp Bruschetta Recipe by Chef Jim Shirah (PDF)
Pecan Crusted Snapper w/ Fancy Sauce by Chef Jim Shirah (PDF)
- 1 pm Chef Jimmy Mcmanus - Emerald Grande
- 3 pm Chef Tim Cheyrick - McGuires Irish Pub
- 5 pm Chef Tim Creehan - Cuvee Bistro
Sunday, October 2nd
- 2 pm Chef Tim Creehan - Cuvee Bistro
kid's
ZONE FUN
Kids Fishing Clinic and the Mingo Toss
Melvin Heritage Park (between Dewey Destin & Fisherman's Wharf)
Saturday, October 1, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
The fishing clinic will be for all age children there will be prizes for the first 100 kids. It will be hosted by Tim Broom from Half Hitch Tackle as well as local boat captains and fishermen.
The Mingo Toss and the Mini Mingo toss will be a version of the mullet toss with kids competing in 3 or 4 different age categories. We will have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes in all age groups and will announce the winners at 1:30 pm. The mingo toss and the mini-mingo toss is hosted by Jamie Jones from Destin Fishing Service at Fishing Fleet Marina and the Destin Charter Boat Assoc Womens Auxillary.
AJ's Annual Wagon Parade starts at 2 pm on Saturday. The event will have a carnival-like atmosphere centered on children! There will be a wagon boat parade, clowns and games for all!
Facepainting and crafts will also be available near Harry T's. Inflatables, rides, games and fun for all ages will be featured at the KIDS Zone. See event map.
