Shrimp & Grits Festival benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast The event features creative variations of Shrimp & Grits by local restaurateurs and chefs from Fort Walton Beach to 30A, all competing to be crowned the best on the Emerald Coast. By benefiting the Boy’s & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast the festival has impacted and helped over 5000 kids attending 10 different clubs across 3 counties.