The Destin Seafood Festival is a family friendly event on the Destin Harbor. We have 3 separate Kids Zones in the festival with something for kids of all ages.
Kids Fun Zone at Heron Harbor
The Heron Harbor Kids Zone has activities for older kids and preteens. There will be a skim board and skate board painting workshop along with Capt. Davies Pirate village with a live mermaid for photos with a the kids and free face painting and pirate tattoos applied by Capt Davies Pirate Girls.
On Saturday and Sunday, Capt Davie the Pirate will be performing magic shows at our Harbor side Pirate Village at Heron Harbor. The Heron Harbor Kids Zone has seating tents, food and refreshments close by for when everyone needs to take a break. Restrooms are also located at this Kids Zone.
Kids Fun Zone at East Pass Marina
The East Pass Marina Kids Zone has pony rides, petting zoo, and kids games geared towards younger kids and toddlers. There is a seating tent nearby so that parents can take a break and cool down while the kids play.
Kids Fun Zone at HarborWalk Village
The HarborWalk Kids Fun Zone is located in HarborWalk Village. There is a seating tent nearby so that parents and kids can take a break while enjoying the Festival.
Sunday - 11:30 am till pm
Free Event
Kids Mingo Toss and Treasure Hunt
Sunday on top of the hill at the Royal Melvin Heritage Park, behind the Destin City stage.
On Sunday we host our Annual Mingo Toss contest for kids up to 11 years old. The Mingo Toss is an old fashioned "fish throwing contest" with Mingo snappers. Certificates and awards will be given in all age categories. This is allot of fun and a great photo op for the parents!!
Immediately following the Mingo Toss we will have a treasure hunt down the Harbor for the kids. Capt Davie our resident pirate/magician will lead the kids east towards Heron Harbor and the Pirate village.. The treasure hunt will last approximately 35 minutes and will make 4 stops total along the way. The treasure hunt will be a easy for younger children. They will make a stop at the Capt Nemo booth on the dock, then another stop in the kids zone and the petty zoo and the last two stops will be at a refreshment booth for a cold drink and then on to Capt Davies Pirate Village.
Both the Mingo toss and the Treasure Hunt are free events for families and kids.
2015 Destin Seafood Festival Hours
- Friday, October 2nd, 4 pm - 10 pm
- Saturday, October 3rd, 10 am - 10 pm
- Sunday, October 4th, 11 am - 4 pm
