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Join Us at the 36th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival!

Get ready for a deliciously good time at the 36th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival! This iconic event, supported this year by Tito’s Handmade Vodka is a must-attend for food lovers and festival-goers alike, featuring the best gumbo on the Emerald Coast and a fantastic atmosphere. Information and tickets to attend may be found here.  

We’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! Whether you’re assisting with check-in, serving samples, or keeping the fun going, your support makes a huge impact.

🔗 Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.volunteermark.com/fisherhouseemeraldcoast/gumbo-festival-25-sa-1733001862532

Join us for a fun-filled day and be part of a beloved community tradition. We can’t wait to see you there!

Important Information for Volunteers:

  • You will be asked to complete a Responsible Vendor Acknowledgement upon arrival.  
  • The festival is at the Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. The address is 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway, West Miramar Beach, FL 32550. 
  • As you enter Baytowne off of 98 at the MAIN entrance across from the water tower, please use the left lane as a visitor to go through the guard gate. Staff will direct you to parking lots to meet shuttles due to tight parking.  
  • All volunteers must check in before their shift at Volunteer Check In. This is located inside the Village. As you enter the breezeway, we will be located to the left near the grassy area.
  • Dress is black or khaki shorts or pants for everyone, suitable top and comfortable shoes. You will be standing or walking in most cases. Dress warm and in layers.  
  • We will also provide a Fisher House lanyard for you to wear that raises awareness of the great organization you are representing. Please drop the lanyard off at the check in tent when leaving.
  • Purses, keys, valuables, etc. should be securely stored prior to arrival. Lockers are not available and we want your items safe.
  • Parking can be difficult during the event, particularly if you are volunteering on later shifts. Plan to allow at least 30 minutes to park. For those of you on the second shifts each day, you may want to allow more time.
  • Motorcycles are not allowed in Sandestin. If you drive one, you will be asked to park at the lot near the gate and take the shuttle. Please allow extra time for this.
  • Each volunteer will be trained on what to do when they arrive at the event, so please plan to arrive on time. Pourers will be provided additional instructions on responsible serving.
  • Volunteers are NOT permitted to drink Before OR During their Volunteer shift.
  • Water will be available for volunteers at volunteer check in, along with other snacks. Captains will also make deliveries out to shifts to keep you hydrated.
  • Please be flexible as you are volunteering.  There may be times when you may be moved to various locations depending on where more help is needed. We want this to be a great experience for everyone…volunteers and patrons.
  • If you need to reach us the weekend of the festival, please call or text 850-259-4956. Other volunteers may have access to this phone and may not respond timely. Please leave a message or text and your call will be returned as soon as possible. If you cannot attend, please cancel your shift inside the system so someone else may select it.  We love volunteers who recruits others in their absence! 

Thanks, see you Saturday!