Don’t miss this year’s Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Festival at HarborWalk Village! Catch live music, conservation presentations, sip and shop, and more. Plus, be there when the winner of the 2025 Lionfish tournament is announced.
Tag: Destin Festival Events
Check our events calendar for festival events we found around Destin and Fort Walton area.
Destin Harbor Nights
Join us at Harbor Nights, every Tuesday evening during the Summer Season from 6-9PM for a relaxed, vibe-filled evening by the water, where the only thing better than the view is the good company. 
Featuring live acoustic music, drink specials, a Harbor Scavenger Hunt, a DIY Keepsake Station, stilt-walkers, and more!!
Featuring live acoustic music, drink specials, a Harbor Scavenger Hunt, a DIY Keepsake Station, stilt-walkers, and more!! 
Fire Spinning Finale : 9PM – End the night with a mesmerizing fire-spinning performance on the main stage by Autumn Lyfe!
There’s no better way to spend a summer Tuesday than at Harbor Nights—come for the vibes, stay for the views!
*On-Site Parking Fee – Good for Same Day Return!
47th Annual Destin Seafood Festival
Join us for our 47th Annual Destin Seafood Festival, spanning all along the Destin Harbor!
One of Destin’s most celebrated traditions, the Destin Seafood Festival kicks off the Destin Fishing Rodeo that extends the entire month of October.
Schedule:
September 26th | 4pm-10pm
September 27th | 10am-10pm
September 28th | 10am-6pm
September 26th | 4pm-10pm
September 27th | 10am-10pm
September 28th | 10am-6pm
The main festival is FREE TO ATTEND! Visit over 75 vendor booths, 5 music stages, Kids Zone, tons of local seafood vendors and more. Seafood and more available for purchase up and down the Destin Harbor.
We have TONS of new things coming for 2025, so stay tuned for some MAJOR announcements!
VIP Tickets will be required to enter our VIP area where attendees will sample a variety of food from local chefs. VIPs will also have access to private bathrooms, additional live music, private bar, and seating area.
VIP Tickets on sale June 1!
6th Annual Shrimp and Grits Festival
Calling all Shrimp & Grits fanatics… the 6th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast returns on February 22nd, 2025!
Enjoy creative twists of this classic southern dish, refreshing drinks, a LIVE DJ and so much more! Local chefs and restaurants will dish out their best shrimp and grits in hopes of securing YOUR vote for best Shrimp and Grits on the Emerald Coast!
Ticket Information:
-(Pre-Sale)Food Only / Under 21: $40 Includes (1) armband for unlimited food samples.
-(Pre-Sale)General Admission: $65 Includes (1) armband for unlimited food samples and (7) tickets for alcohol samples.
-(Pre-Sale)VIP Tickets: $125 Includes Includes (1) armband for unlimited food and alcohol samples. PLUS: Exclusive early admission to the event (11AM-12PM), VIP lounge with a private bar, t-shirt, swag bag, and exclusive alcohol samples.
St. Patrick’s Day Family Street Fair
The luck of the Irish is coming to HarborWalk Village! Enjoy an Irish Dance Performance, the sounds of authentic strolling Bagpipes, kids’ crafts, a leprechaun treasure hunt, and fun surprises for lucky adults!
Performance by the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance | 1PM – 2 PM
Mardi Gras 2025
Let the Good Times Roll at HarborWalk Village! Celebrate Mardi Gras on the Harbor with LIVE music by Fais Do-Do, followed by beads, dazzling floats, and street performers as the parade rolls through the Village at 4:00 PM.
Live Music | 2:00 PM
Parade | 4:00 PM
**Want to ride on one of our floats or advertise your business?
Parade Entries: $25 (*FREE for school groups, non-profits, and government agencies)
Application: Click HERE to enter your business, float, vehicle, or walking group into our parade!
Float Packages: $200 LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Application: Click HERE to purchase your float package – an authentic Mardi Gras experience for you & your krewe!!
40th Annual Christmas Parade
The City of Destin’s 40th annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 10am. For this year’s theme, we are taking it back to the 80’s: “Flashback to 1984”. The floats will start at Destin Methodist Church (200 Beach Drive), travel down Beach Drive, and travel west down Harbor Blvd. (Hwy 98) to Stahlman Avenue. Please stand on the north side of Harbor Blvd. to watch the floats. For those who wish to put a float in the parade, applications are available at the Destin Community Center.
Moon Crush “Pink Moon” ’24
Moon Crush is a place where friends and family can enjoy beautiful beaches, amazing live music, and – most importantly – time together in the sun and under the stars.
Moon Crush is intentionally designed to be a Music Vacation – not a festival. You can plan on spending days at the beach, by the pool, or enjoying your favorite activities with the people you care about most
Labor Day Weekend Celebration
A weekend full of live music! Bands on the main stage all weekend long. Beer & Seltzer samplings.
August 31st
Live Music I TBD 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
September 1st
Live Concert : Featuring Alex Smith | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fireworks : 9:00 PM
Followed by a fire spinning performance featuring | Autumn Lyfe
*on-site parking fee $20, valid all day, including same day return*
Fat Tuesday Parade Aug 6th
Carnival comes to HarborWalk Village with live music on the Main Stage by Fais Do Do and our Fat Tuesday Parade. Catch beads as the floats roll through the Village! End the night with a Fire Spinning Show on the Main Stage by Autumn Lyfe.
Concert: 6:30PM
Parade: 8:30PM Followed by a Fire Spinning Show by | Autumn Lyfe
Want to ride on one of our floats during the parade or promote your business?
–>Float packages details will be release soon!
–>If you’re interested in showcasing your business, contact HarborWalk Village Events at [email protected] or call 850-424-0600
*on-site parking fee $20, valid all day, including same day return*