T

he 6th annual Tequila & Taco Fest began with a new event this year- the 
Tapas and Tequila Kick-Off Party with 

Garden & Gun Magazine- held 

on the evening of March 8. On the Captain’s Deck of the Emerald Grande 
at HarborWalk Village. The Nashville band, Humming House, played for 

this sold-out event while guests enjoyed appetizers, main dishes, dessert, and signature 
tequila beverages, all while staying warm by the light of the fire under the stars. Epic 
Photo Co. also had guests joining in on fun photos using props that showcased the event 
with big, colorful balloons as the backdrop. 

Emerald Grande at HarborWalk does it big! The entire weekend was filled with 

culinary experiences, craft beers and liquor, and they even offered VIP packages that 
varied from taste testing to swag bags, and the VIP Room Package for a two-night stay at 
the resort overlooking the Destin Harbor. With cocktails, live music on three stages and 
plenty of tacos, it’s definitely a weekend kick-off party worth coming out for.

photos & story by

Shanna Magnuson

   VIP Destin at Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

with

GARDEN & GUN MAGAZINE

TAPAS & TEQUILA

Kick -Off  Party 

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Iryna Morris & Kelly Willis

Ryan & David Magee

Rich, Susan, Hunter & Lesley Marr

Brad & Amy Owens

Scott Whitehurst & Ed McMullen

Terri  & John Joubert

Jo-Ann Knowles & Terri Bos

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