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Shrimp & Grits Festival Set for Feb. 27

The 2nd Annual Destin Shrimp & Grits Festival is a go! Plans are well underway for the outdoor festival to be held Saturday, February 27, noon to 4:00 p.m., at the Destin Harbor behind Brotula’s.

Last year’s event was a huge success as local restaurateurs and chefs from Fort Walton Beach to 30A, all competing to be crowned the best shrimp & Grits on the Emerald Coast. 

The afternoon was filled with variations of the dish, The first year festival raised more than $20,000, with all the profits going to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, a nonprofit devoted to “enhancing the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence through its programs focused on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.â€

Plan to purchase tickets directly through the website. Here are the ticket categories:

  • General Admission – $35 (includes armband for unlimited food samples and 7 drink tickets for craft beer and cocktail samples)
  • Food Only / Under 21 Tickets – $25 (includes armband for unlimited food samples)
  • VIP – $65 (includes armband for unlimited food samples and 7 drink tickets for craft beer and cocktail samples. Plus, exclusive early admission (11am – 12pm) to the event, swag bag and VIP lounge with private bar)

2020 Winners:

Judge’s Choice:
Best overall: Knife’s Edge Private Chef and Catering
Best grits: Fudpuckers
Most creative: Flambe After Dark

People’s choice: 1st – Sunset Bay Cafe
2nd – Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
3rd – Knife’s Edge Private Chef and Catering

Looks like it will be another fun weekend in Destin. If you are planning to attend and need assistance with a vacation in Destin, FL, check out availability here.

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