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Destin Seafood Festival
Destin, FL · Food & Drink
- When
- October 2–4, 2026
- Where
- HarborWalk Village, 10 Harbor Blvd · Destin · FL
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
The 48th annual edition of Destin's harbor-front seafood festival lines the boardwalk with Gulf shrimp, crab and fish vendors alongside live music. It is a free, long-running community fixture tied to the local commercial fishing fleet docked at the harbor.
The history within reach
- Destin Seafood Festivalsame spot
The 48th annual edition of Destin's harbor-front seafood festival lines the boardwalk with Gulf shrimp, crab and fish vendors alongside live music.
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