Parrot Fest - Jimmy Buffett Day Celebration
Schedule
Sat Aug 30 2025 at 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill | Key Largo, FL
About this Event
Celebrate Florida’s First Official Jimmy Buffett Day in Paradise!
Join us at Parrot Fest 2025 for a full day of live music, frozen cocktails, games, and beachside food at Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill in Key Largo.
🎶 Live Bands & DJs
🍹 Tropical Drinks
🏖️ VIP Cabana Lounge
🎁 First 100 RSVPs get a free Parrot Fest keepsake at check-in!
This is a free event with RSVP required for guaranteed entry. Walk-ups allowed based on space.
Follow us on Instagram for updates and music lineup announcements!
Parrot Fest is an independently produced event celebrating Florida’s official Jimmy Buffett Day. It is not affiliated with Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville, or the Buffett estate.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Welcome to the Island – DJ GQ’s Tropical Takeoff
Host: DJ GQ
Info: DJ GQ is a born-and-raised South Floridian with Cuban/Chinese roots and Jamaican heritage. Affiliated with Akon, DMX, and Mr. Vegas, he toured the world with Kevin Lyttle during “Turn Me On”’s global success. As the first Top40 Mixer on Y100 and a current club resident, DJ GQ brings world-class island energy with a South Florida twist.
[Hip-hop · Reggae · Soca · Beach vibes]
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Live & Loud – Southern Stampede Set 1
Host: Southern Stampede
Info: High-energy Southern rock, country hits, and beach-bar jams! Southern Stampede blends the spirit of the South with island soul, covering legends like Zac Brown, Skynyrd, and Buffett himself.
[Southern Rock · Country · Trop Rock]
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sip & Chill – DJ GQ’s Breezy Break
Host: DJ GQ
Info: Cool down and sip something frozen while DJ GQ keeps the tropical vibes rolling. From soca to Top 40, he’s the heartbeat between bands.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Golden Hour Grooves – Southern Stampede Set 2
Host: Southern Stampede
Info: Round two! Grab your boat drinks and float through more golden-hour grooves from the Southern Stampede crew.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Sunset Soundcheck – DJ GQ Spins the Dusk
Host: DJ GQ
Info: Golden hour turns electric — dance off that cheeseburger with some club-meets-beach beats courtesy of DJ GQ.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Prime Time Party – Southern Stampede Set 3
Host: Southern Stampede
Info: The final set is a full-on party. Expect conga lines, dancing on sand, and crowd favorites that’ll close the night with a bang.
🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Afterglow Dance Set – DJ GQ’s Last Call Jam
Host: DJ GQ
Info: One last hour to dance it out under the stars. Whether you’re barefoot or in boots, DJ GQ will send you off right.
Where is it happening?
Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill, 104000 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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