# Event Details - **Event Name**: 7th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival feat. Live Concert by Erin Kinsey - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: SNG just got hotter. ? The Shrimp & Grits Festival returns on February 28, 2026! This year’s festival features an unforgettable live performance by Erin Kinsey, adding a fresh musical spotlight to your favorite Southern tradition. ?? We’re also moving into a brand-new home at the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Cultural Village in Destin, bringing even more space, energy, and excitement to the experience. Ticket Options: VIP — $175: Includes (1) armband for unlimited food and alcohol samples. PLUS: Exclusive early admission to the event (3pm - 4pm), VIP lounge with a private bar and catering, and VIP concert seating. General Admission — $100: Includes (1) armband for unlimited food samples and (7) tickets for alcohol samples. GA can also bring a lawn chair for the concert. New venue. New energy. Same signature flavors and an amazing cause. The Shrimp & Grits Festival proudly benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. 2026 Competitors: ? Ruby Slipper ? Slick Lips Seafood ? LesGo Personal Chef ? Knifes Edge Catering ? Crazy Cajun ? Boathouse Oyster Bar ? Fudpuckers Bar & Grill ? The Fancy Foodie ? Big Red Truck/Artistic Catering ? Cinders & Salt Chefs ? Royal-Rednecks Food Truck ? Marina Cafe Special thanks to our sponsors: ?Dream Maker Event Sponsor: Publix Charities ?Fun Foodie Festival Sponsor: Higginbotham Insurance ?Media Sponsors: Lamar, Tier One Media, Coast 93.3, Y105.5, 99ROCKWKSM, Z96FWB, DestinFWB ?Photo Booth Sponsor: Emerald Coast Insurance Agency & Dairyland ?Silver Sponsor: Just Ice LLC, Toast, Holt Phillips Heating & Cooling, Tru by Hilton-Fort Walton Beach ?Bronze Sponsor: Buffalo Rock Company ?Grit Sponsor: Bayou Cora Farms ?Shrimp Sponsor: Sysco Foods ?Paper Sponsor: Imperial Dade ?Alcohol Sponsors: The Long Drink Drink Rose Gold, La Marca Prosecco, Saint Clair Family Estate, Talbott Vineyards, New Amsterdam Vodka, Dulce Vida Tequila, DonQ, Lewis Bear Company, Wicked W**d Brewing, Surfside, NUTRL, Grayton Beer Interested in sponsoring or competing? Contact Crystal Mayes at cmayes@bgcec.com. *Bag check at the gate, clear bag policy *No coolers *General Admission can bring their own lawn chairs for the concert *All sales are final, no refunds. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/destin/7th-annual-shrimp-and-grits-festival-feat-live-concert-by-erin-kinsey/200029281194401 - **Event Categories**: festivals, concerts, music, entertainment, performances, live-music, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1896 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Destin - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation - **lat**: 30.391904364394 - **long**: -86.443554461002 - **full address**: Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, 4325 Commons Dr W, Destin, FL 32541-8414, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 7th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival feat. Live Concert by Erin Kinsey - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f449794c72fef42652278e24add9db4117a10b485a51eae42f3d2b642a296fb0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc042d45-gmir?v=1772200270 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 7th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival feat. Live Concert by Erin Kinsey being held? - **A:** 7th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival feat. Live Concert by Erin Kinsey takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, 4325 Commons Dr W, Destin, FL 32541-8414, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 7th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival feat. Live Concert by Erin Kinsey? - **A:** 7th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival feat. Live Concert by Erin Kinsey is organized by Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 7th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival feat. Live Concert by Erin Kinsey is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Destin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,800+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Festival", "name": "7th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival feat. 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