A SAILOR’S SALUTE TO
JIMMY BUFFETT
& GULF COAST MUSIC
SEPT 21 • DOWNTOWN MOBILE, ALA • FREE
S.O.S. FEST
Son Of A Sailor Fest – or S.O.S. Fest – is a FREE celebration of Jimmy Buffett and Gulf Coast culture in his waterfront hometown of Mobile, Alabama along the Gulf of Mexico.
This family-friendly street festival features a rollicking second line parade through downtown, parrot-head costume contests, and musical acts inspired by Jimmy Buffett and the area’s unique and colorful coastal culture.
MUSIC
Prepare for a day of great music guaranteed to get you on island time! From the official Jimmy Buffett tribute show to Honorary Coral Reefer Will Kimbrough, a premier reggae band, trop-rock jams, the sounds of Mardi Gras from Blow House Brand – Get ready! We are setting sail for a good times!
Learn more about the full line up here:
SECOND LINE
Jimmy often said he was a “child of the Mardi Gras”which makes sense as Mobile is home to the oldest carnival celebration in the United States. So there is no better way to kick off the party than with a brass band and a parade down the historic streets of Downtown Mobile!
Stay tuned for parade details!
JOIN THE PARTY!
You’re not just watching the party, you ARE the party!
Throw on a Hawaiian shirt and your favorite pair of flip flops, or get decked out in a Jimmy Buffett inspired costume worthy of lost treasure. You’re on shore leave, sailor! Have some fun and let that parrot-head flag fly. Don’t miss our costume contests and fun prizes!
V.I.P.
The V.I.P. Experience is the ultimate way to enjoy the inaugural Son Of A Sailor Fest – A Sailor's Salute To Jimmy Buffett! Get ready to experience A1A, Will Kimbrough, and more great music with a treasure chest of perks and special access. Don’t miss out!
