The Florida Scallop and Music Festival names Atlanta Rhythm Section as headline act

GULF COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CONTACT:                                      DAVID ASHBROOK

PHONE: 850-227-1223                     EMAIL: INFO@GULFCHAMBER.ORG

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:    July 14, 2011

Florida Scallop & Music Festival Aug 5-7, Port St. Joe
Atlanta Rhythm Section to headline 15^th Annual Event

Port St Joe, FL July 14, 2011 – Get ready for savory seafood, family-friendly activities and music to groove to at the 15^th Annual Florida Scallop & Music Festival to be held August 5-7, 2011, in Port St. Joe, FL. With headlining act Atlanta Rhythm Section, the festival, along the shores of beautiful St. Joseph Bay in Gulf County, is a northwest Florida favorite 3-day event featuring five bands, food of all flavors, especially succulent scallop dishes and a little something for everyone.  Frozen scallops are also sold for take home.

Friday’s festivities begin with an all-day merchant sidewalk sale along Reid Avenue, downtown Port St. Joe, and concludes with the festival Kick-Off party at the Thirsty Goat Bar and Grill at the Port Inn. Saturday morning activities include a 5K Run at 8 am and  a Classic Car & Boat Show with line up at 8am and judging at 1pm. Dash plaques will be presented to the first fifty entries and there will be drawings for prizes. The winners of Best of Show in both categories will receive a cash award. Arts & crafts vendors, educational exhibits, the Kid'z Zone with inflatables, pony rides, a petting zoo, and food vendors galore will all be scattered throughout the festival grounds of shady George Core Park next to the St. Joseph Bay.

Live music begins at 1pm Saturday and continues throughout the day with headliner, the Atlanta Rhythm Section taking the stage from 9pm-10:30pm and performing hits including "So Into You," "Spooky," "Champagne Jam" and more. Additional Saturday acts include the Bo Spring Band at 4pm and Kevin Jacobs Band at 6pm. On Sunday, food vendors return along with arts & crafts and the Kid’z Zone. Live music kicks off at 1pm Sunday with Brian Bowen followed by the Curry Brothers at 2:30pm.

There is a $5 admission on Saturday and plenty of free parking. Admission is free for active military with ID. Since the park sits right along the edge of St. Joseph Bay, next to Port St. Joe Marina, the event has become popular with boaters anchoring along the calm shoreline. Admission is free on Sunday.

Vendors are still being accepted and are encouraged to register. Vendor registration, along with registration for the 5K Run, Classic Car & Boat Show, lodging specials, driving directions and contact information can be found online at www.scallopfest.net. Additional information is available by calling the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce at 850-227-1223 or emailing info@gulfchamber.org. The event is being presented by the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce and Gulf County Tourist Development Council.

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