2026 Florida Scallop Music & Arts Festival Moves to Beacon Hill
Mark your calendar for one of Gulf County’s favorite Labor Day weekend traditions! The 2026 Florida Scallop Music & Arts Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 5–6, 2026, at a beautiful new waterfront location—Gulf County Veterans Memorial Park at Beacon Hill in Port St. Joe, Florida.
With live entertainment, local art, food and coastal fun overlooking the Gulf, this two-day festival is the perfect opportunity to gather your family and friends, support the community and enjoy a memorable weekend along Florida’s Forgotten Coast.
2026 Florida Scallop Festival Details
Dates: September 5–6, 2026
Location: Gulf County Veterans Memorial Park at Beacon Hill
Address: 8750 West Highway 98, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Admission: $10 per person, per day
Presented by: Gulf County Chamber of Commerce
Advance tickets are available through the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s official event page will also be the best source for updated schedules, announcements and other festival information.
Purchase Advance Tickets and View Official Festival Information
A New Festival Location Overlooking the Gulf
This year’s festival is moving to Veterans Memorial Park at Beacon Hill, a scenic Gulf-front community park in the St. Joe Beach area. The waterfront setting provides a fitting backdrop for a festival that celebrates Gulf County’s coastal heritage, creative community and laid-back way of life.
Located along Highway 98, the park is convenient to St. Joe Beach, Mexico Beach, WindMark Beach and Port St. Joe, making it easy for residents and visitors to spend the day enjoying the festival while exploring nearby communities.
Live Entertainment
Entertainment promoted for the 2026 festival includes:
- Leaving October
- Ghost Town Blues Band
- Flabbergasted
Bring your chairs, gather your festival crew and get ready for two days of live music by the water. Performance times and any additional entertainment announcements should be confirmed through the Chamber’s official festival page as the event approaches.
Music, Art, Food and Coastal Fun
The Florida Scallop Music & Arts Festival brings together the ingredients for a memorable Gulf County weekend:
- Live musical performances
- Local artists and creative vendors
- Festival food and refreshments
- Community organizations
- Coastal scenery overlooking the Gulf
- Activities and entertainment for residents and visitors
Whether you come for the music, food, art or simply the opportunity to enjoy time by the water, the festival offers another reason to experience Gulf County during Labor Day weekend.
Plan Your Festival Weekend
Because this is a two-day event during a holiday weekend, visitors should make lodging and travel arrangements early. Gulf County offers vacation rentals, hotels, cottages, campgrounds and RV accommodations throughout Port St. Joe, St. Joe Beach, Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas and Indian Pass.
Festival information is still being updated, so guests should check the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce website before traveling for the latest announcements, schedules and ticket instructions. The official tourism listing also advises visitors to continue checking back as additional details are released.
Save the Date
Make plans now to attend the 2026 Florida Scallop Music & Arts Festival:
September 5–6, 2026
Gulf County Veterans Memorial Park at Beacon Hill
Admission: $10 per day
Come support the community, celebrate the coast and enjoy a Labor Day weekend filled with live music, local art, great food and Gulf views.
Get Tickets and Follow Official Festival Updates
For additional assistance, contact the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce at 850-227-1223 or info@gulfchamber.org.
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