September 22, 2026
Event dates: September 25–27, 2026 (CT).
Schedule: Fri 4–10 p.m. · Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m. · Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Location: Destin Harbor Boardwalk.
Cost: Free to walk the festival; VIP tasting tickets sold separately for Sat–Sun.
South Walton travelers often pair a 30A beach day with an evening on Destin’s harbor—and this weekend is one of the biggest reasons. The 48th Annual Destin Seafood Festival brings free admission, live music on multiple stages, vendor shopping, and harbor-side seafood while supporting the Destin Charter Boat Association.
Organizers note that a ticketed VIP tasting area runs Saturday and Sunday inside the larger free festival, with samples from local chefs and restaurants.
Official info: https://www.destinseafoodfest.com/