Smoky barbecue brisket and glazed ribs with craft beer

GOOD FOOD. GREAT MUSIC. ONE UNFORGETTABLE AFTERNOON.

Blues, Brews & BBQ

Back. And smoking hotter than ever.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 20261–4 PM

HarborWalk Village Destin, Florida

Get your tickets Taste what’s in store

Unlimited tastings. Live blues. Free parking for ticket holders.

ON THE DESTIN HARBORSAVOR.
SIP.
STROLL.EST. GOOD TIMES

COME HUNGRY. LEAVE HAPPY.

UNLIMITED TASTINGSLOCAL CRAFT DRINKSLIVE BLUESWATERFRONT VIEWS

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

A little soul.
A lot of flavor.

One of Destin’s most anticipated fall traditions is back. And we’re turning it all the way up.

Spend an afternoon sampling bold flavors, sipping local favorites, and soaking up the blues—with the beautiful Destin Harbor as your backdrop.

01THE SMOKE

Come hungry.

Unlimited barbecue tastings from the Emerald Coast’s best competitors. Big smoke. Bold sauces. Serious flavor.

Amber craft beers and a handcrafted cocktail

02THE SIPS

Find your happy pour.

Local craft brews and creative cocktails, sampled one delicious sip at a time. Don’t worry. Beer happy.

HarborWalk Village’s outdoor main stage surrounded by palm trees

03THE SOUL

Let the blues move you.

Live blues on the Main Stage all afternoon. Find your groove, feel the harbor breeze, and stay a little longer.

THREE HOURS. ALL THE GOOD STUFF.Sounds like your kind of Saturday?

02 / THE FRIENDLY SHOWDOWN

BIG FLAVORS.
LOCAL LEGENDS.
YOUR VOTE.

Local restaurants, breweries, and distilleries are bringing their A-game. You bring your appetite—and help decide who takes home the People’s Choice bragging rights.

SMOKE MEETS SHOWDOWN

Best Barbecue

For the bite you can’t stop thinking about.

CHEERS TO LOCAL

Best Local Brew

For the pour that deserves another round.

A LITTLE MIXOLOGY MAGIC

Most Creative Cocktail

For the sip that shakes things up.

GOOD TASTE. EVEN BETTER CAUSE.

Your good time gives back.

Every ticket holder casts a People’s Choice vote. Every competition winner earns a donation check for the local charity of their choice. So every bite and sip supports a cause right here in our community.

LOCAL
FLAVOR.
LOCAL
IMPACT.

The emerald waters of Destin Harbor and HarborWalk Village’s lighthouse

FLAVORS. TUNES. WATERFRONT VIEWS.

Everything tastes better
on the harbor.

This is the most delicious afternoon of the year on the harbor.
And if you’ve been before, you already know.

THE DESTIN HARBOR / YOUR SATURDAY BACKDROP

03 / MAKE A DAY OF IT

Meet us
on the harbor.

Bring a friend. Bring your appetite.
We’ll take care of the good times.

YOUR SATURDAY PLANS, SORTED.

NOVEMBERSATURDAY, 2026

WHEN: 1:00–4:00 PM Central Time
WHERE: HarborWalk Village10 Harbor Blvd · Destin, FL 32541
PARKING: Free for ticket holders

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Make it a Saturday to savor Tickets are on sale now. Purchase securely on EventLive.

CALLING ALL LOCAL FLAVOR MAKERS

Got something
smokin’?

Restaurants, breweries, and distilleries: show the Emerald Coast what you’ve got. Compete for bragging rights and give back to the local charity of your choice.

Apply to compete Competitor lineup coming soon. Stay tuned.

THE LITTLE DETAILS

Good to know.

A few answers before you head to the harbor.

What’s included in the experience?

Enjoy unlimited tastings and samples from participating competitors, local brews and handcrafted cocktails, live blues music on the Main Stage, and a People’s Choice vote. Check the official ticket page for the inclusions of each ticket type.

Are tickets available now?

Yes! Tickets are on sale through our official EventLive page. Visit EventLive for current ticket types, pricing, availability, and purchase terms. Find your tickets ↗

Where can I park?

Free on-site parking is available for ticket holders at HarborWalk Village, 10 Harbor Blvd in Destin.

How does the charity competition work?

Every ticket holder can cast a People’s Choice vote. Competition winners receive a donation check for the local charity of their choice, keeping the impact right here in our community.

How do I enter as a competitor?

Local restaurants, breweries, and distilleries can apply using the official 2026 form ↗. It includes category details, participant information, and event guidelines.

Who can I contact with other questions?

Reach the HarborWalk Village events team at events@harborwalkvillage.com or 850-424-0766. Follow our social pages for the latest event announcements.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 / 1–4 PM / HARBORWALK VILLAGE

CHAR WITH A FRIEND.
CHEERS ON THE HARBOR.

We’ll save you a good time

Good food. Good music. A great cause.