Nationally Known Headliners and Local Favorites to Perform at 30th Annual Destin Seafood Festival

     Destin, FL, Sept. 11 - Mark Farner, formerly of Grand Funk Railroad, and the Commodores will take center stage during the Destin Seafood Festival’s 30th celebration, set to take place Oct. 3-5, along the Destin harbor.

     Mark Farner is the former voice, guitarist, and songwriter of one of the 1970s biggest bands, Grand Funk Railroad, which earned 12 platinum and 15 gold albums. Hits include We’re an American Band, Foot-Stompin’ Music, and I’m your Captain (Closer to Home). Farner has also released critically acclaimed albums as a solo artist.

     Opening for Farner will be the Atlanta Rhythm Section. After its release of 15 albums and more than 30 years of live shows, the Atlanta Rhythm Section is a major player in the Southern Rock movement. Its biggest hits include So Into You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover, and Spooky.

     For more than three decades, the Commodores have remained a force in the music industry. Just like the hit Brick House, the Commodores have created a foundation that just won’t budge. With hits like Night Shift, Machine Gun, and Sail On, the group has sold more than 60 million records for Motown and has since begun its own label, Commodores Records and Entertainment.

     The Commodore’s opening act will be Captain Fantastic, the premier Elton John Tribute Show complete with stunning costumes and a 5-foot baby grand piano, which dazzles with lights, smoke, and lasers.

     Local favorites will also hit the stage during the event. Dread Clampitt and Chuck Lawson will play on Saturday afternoon and the Sal Salaz Project and Jones and Company will play Sunday.

     In addition to the live entertainment, the Destin Seafood Festival will offer a wide selection of fresh seafood and specialties from some of the area’s favorite restaurants, arts and crafts booths, children’s activities, and more.

     For a complete schedule of events, please visit www.DestinSeafoodFestival.org or contact the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce at (850) 837-6241.