Florida Scallop and Music Festival in Port St. Joe

Whether you’re staying in Panama city, about 35 miles down the coast from Port. St. Joe, or along the picturesque white beaches of Cape San Blas, just 12 miles away, you’re sure to have a blast at the annual Florida Scallop & Music Festival! The festival is held each year in the middle of Gulf County’s scalloping season, which usually starts around mid-August and lasts through September each year.

For more than 20 years, Port St. Joe has played host to the Florida Scallop & Music Festival, one of the best Florida festivals! You may want to plan your trip to Cape San Blas, just an easy 20-minute drive from Port. St. Joe, around this annual celebration!

Centered around the local area’s scalloping season, the festival features a combination of famous musicians and great local artists, plus an array of vendors with arts, crafts, and food! The event has also included athletic challenges such as a 10k and bike ride, and childrens’ activities so you and the kids can enjoy this event together as a family!

Enjoy the best scallops you’ve ever tasted, fantastic entertainment, and awesome vendors, all from the gorgeous coastal bay-side town of Port St. Joe, Florida!