February 28, 2026

7th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival

A classic coastal food event built around one of the Southโ€™s most crowd-pleasing dishes.

๐Ÿ“… When

February 28, 2026

๐Ÿ“ Where

4323 Commons Drive West Destin, Commons Drive West Destin, FL, 32541

๐Ÿ“ž Contact

800-322-3319

About this event

This kind of food festival fits the site well because it lines up with what many beach visitors actually want: local flavor, a casual atmosphere, and an easy reason to get out for a few hours. It is simple, familiar, and highly pairable with a Destin-area weekend.

Best for:

Best for food-focused visitors, couples, and groups who enjoy Southern coastal dishes and easy local events.

What to expect:

Expect tastings, a social crowd, and an event built around a familiar crowd-pleasing comfort dish.

Planning tip:

This works well as part of a food-focused weekend, especially if you already want to eat your way through the area.

Cost:

I checked the official festival site but could not verify a clean current ticket price from the public page content I could access. Check the official festival ticket page before planning around it.

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