October 8, 2026 – October 10, 2026
The 30A Blue Crab Festival returns to the scenic Blue Mountain Beach area of Santa Rosa Beach for three days of wine, live music, chef demonstrations, and the freshest blue crab cuisine on the Emerald Coast. This annual waterfront celebration benefits the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA), supporting local marine conservation efforts.
Highlights include a wine walkabout featuring more than 100 wines from around the world, live acoustic and jazz performances, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, a Sunday jazz brunch, and of course an abundance of blue crab dishes prepared by local and regional chefs. General admission tickets are $10; VIP tickets with exclusive access run $35. The festival takes place October 8–10, 2026 at Trebeaché and surrounding Blue Mountain Beach venues on 30A.