THE 12TH ANNUAL SMOKE ON THE COAST RETURNS TO DESTIN COMMONS
Annual BBQ Tasting and Festival Moves From Summer to a New Fall Date
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DESTIN, FLA – Get ready for the 12th Annual Smoke on the Coast Festival at Destin Commons. This year’s edition of Smoke on the Coast BBQ, in support of twelve different charities, is making a triumphant return on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The festivities commence with live musical performances by the local band, Duchess.
Attendance to Smoke on the Coast is open to the public, inviting everyone to join in the fun. As attendees arrive, they will be greeted with BBQ delicacies being expertly crafted by local eateries and BBQ aficionados. BBQ enthusiasts can purchase tasting tickets for $1 per sample and subsequently cast their votes for the coveted “People’s Choice” award.
At the heart of this event lies a strong commitment to non-profit organizations and local charities. Each non-profit entity collaborates with a local restaurant or group to vie for prizes totaling over $72,500 and the coveted “Best BBQ” title. As guests indulge in the delectable offerings of the afternoon, they’ll also have the opportunity to learn about the missions of these non-profit organizations.
The dynamic charity pairings for this year’s barbecue competition are as follows:
- The Implant Truth Survivors Committee partnered with A Cup of Cajun
- Gulf Coast Council Boy Scouts partnered with Smok’n Scouts Barbeque Crew
- Niceville/Valparaiso Rotary partnered with LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant & Oyster Bar
- Heritage Museum of NW FL partnered with Pallet Bar & Grill
- Emerald Coast Science Center partnered with Bow Tie BBQ & Catering
- The Arc of the Emerald Coast partnered with Sealey Sauce Company
- Dog-Harmony partnered with Schooley Mitchell – Gulf Coast
- Habitat for Humanity partnered with Habitat Construction Crew
- Children in Crisis partnered with B&C Fire Safety
- The Boys & Girls Clubs
- United for a Good Cause, Inc. partnered with Conexion Media Group
- Sons of Amvets
From 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the stage comes alive with the music from The Duchess Band, while attendees continue to enjoy complimentary face painting and a photo booth.
For more information about Destin Commons and Smoke on the Coast 2023, please visit https://destincommons.com/, follow at @thedestincommons, and find the Facebook event for the 12th Annual Smoke on the Coast here: https://bit.ly/SmokeontheCoast2023. See photos here.
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About Destin Commons
Voted “Best Place to Shop” by readers of Emerald Coast Magazine, award-winning Destin Commons continues to set the standard as Northwest Florida’s premier open-air lifestyle center. Set on 56 acres, the architecturally unique property, managed by Turnberry in partnership with Legendary, Inc., offers more than 85 stores and restaurants offering the finest shopping, dining, and entertainment, including Bass Pro Shops, Belk, H&M, Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl & Grill, AMC Destin, a 14-screen stadium-style movie theater, and City Food Hall. Destin Commons also includes 70,000 square feet of Class A office space, free Wi-Fi access, an interactive pop fountain, children’s soft play area, and Luckey Climber, a children’s climbing sculpture that inspires creativity. Destin Commons is located at the corner of US Highway 98 and Mid Bay Bridge Road. For more information, visit destincommons.com.
