Gumbo Festival at Sandestin

36th Annual Gumbo Festival

When: February 21st from 5pm-7pm & February 22nd at 12pm, 2025

Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf

 

Presented by the Village of Baytowne Wharf and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, 

the Sandestin Gumbo Festival is consistently designated the Gulf Coast's favorite winter food event. Now in its 36th year in 2025, this enthralling two-day event includes a kick-off party on Friday, February 21st with the main event following on Saturday, February 22nd. 

Included in your ticket purchase, the Main Event features the greatest gumbo cook-off on the Gulf Coast with unlimited samplings of gumbo and bloody marys. In addition to the gumbo cook-off, surrounding bars and restaurants in the Village will also compete in the Best Bloody Mary at the Beach competition with guests casting votes for their favorites. Don't miss out!