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AJ's 40th Anniversary Bash 
Destin Harbor 

 **AJ’s Destin: Today is OUR Day! Celebrating #NationalAJDay and 40 Great Years!** 

 **Join Us for AJ’s 40th Anniversary Celebration this Friday, September 27th! **  We’re rolling out the red carpet for an unforgettable day of music and fun to kick off our 40th Anniversary here at AJ’s on the Destin Harbor!

 **Live Music Lineup:**  
**Upstairs Stage:**  
- **Sean Williams**: 12 PM  
- **Jones and Company**: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM  
- **Banana Republic**: 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM  
- **DJ Boom**: 8:30 PM  
- **Horseshoe Kitty**: 9:30 PM on the Jumbotron Stage  
**Tiki Stage:**  
- **Preston Hoffman**: 12 PM  
- **Hunter & Tony**: 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM  
- **Roshambo**: 5 PM - 6 PM  
- **Hunter & Tony**: 6:30 PM - 8 PM  
- **Fastball**: 9 PM  
 **Specials from 4 PM - 6 PM:**  
- Grab a **40-cent cup of our delicious gumbo**  
- Enjoy our **40-cent AJ's draft beers** (Sunshine Lager & Sunset Ale)  

Come celebrate with us as we toast to 40 amazing years! Bring your friends and family and let’s make some incredible memories together. We can't wait to see you there!
 Cheers to 40 Years! 

#AJs40th 

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AJ&#039;s 40th Anniversary Bash 
Destin Harbor 
 
 **AJ’s Destin: Today is OUR Day! Celebrating #NationalAJDay and 40 Great Years!** 
 
 **Join Us for AJ’s 40th Anniversary Celebration this Friday, September 27th! ** We’re rolling out the red carpet for an unforgettable day of music and fun to kick off our 40th Anniversary here at AJ’s on the Destin Harbor! 
 
 **Live Music Lineup:** 
**Upstairs Stage:** 
- **Sean Williams**: 12 PM 
- **Jones and Company**: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 
- **Banana Republic**: 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM 
- **DJ Boom**: 8:30 PM 
- **Horseshoe Kitty**: 9:30 PM on the Jumbotron Stage 
**Tiki Stage:** 
- **Preston Hoffman**: 12 PM 
- **Hunter &amp; Tony**: 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM 
- **Roshambo**: 5 PM - 6 PM 
- **Hunter &amp; Tony**: 6:30 PM - 8 PM 
- **Fastball**: 9 PM 
 **Specials from 4 PM - 6 PM:** 
- Grab a **40-cent cup of our delicious gumbo** 
- Enjoy our **40-cent AJ&#039;s draft beers** (Sunshine Lager &amp; Sunset Ale) 
 
Come celebrate with us as we toast to 40 amazing years! Bring your friends and family and let’s make some incredible memories together. We can&#039;t wait to see you there! 
 Cheers to 40 Years! 
 
#AJs40th 
 
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Celebrate AJ's 40th Anniversary: A Destin Tradition
[HEADING=3]40 Years of AJ's—Live Music, Special Offers, and Destin's Rich Traditions Await![/HEADING]

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Posted on 9/24/2024

Get ready to dive into a slice of Destin's rich history as [URL='https://ajsdestin.com/']AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar[/URL], an iconic landmark, turns [B]40[/B]! From its humble beginnings in [B]1984[/B] as a small trailer shucking fresh oysters, AJ's has transformed into a vibrant hotspot that's the heartbeat of Destin's Harbor. Whether you're a longtime local or a first-time visitor, this is a celebration you won't want to miss. With the lively [B]Club Bimini[/B] dance club, mouthwatering seafood, and a lineup of exciting events—including a free [B]Fastball[/B] concert sponsored by [B]Ocean Reef Resorts[/B]—[I]AJ's 40th anniversary [/I]is set to be the party of the year. Join us as we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, explore the festivities, and show you how to make the most of this unforgettable weekend!
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[HEADING=2]A Trip Down Memory Lane[/HEADING]
Back when AJ's first opened, Destin was a sleepy fishing village just beginning to make waves. The city had just been incorporated, and the harbor was on its way to becoming home to the largest private charter fishing fleet in the nation. [B]HarborWalk Village[/B] wasn't even on the map yet!
In the early days, [B]Highway 98[/B] was a simple two-lane road hugging the coastline, offering picturesque views of the Gulf of Mexico. The tallest building in town was the nine-story [B]Hawaiki Tower [/B]near [I]Airport Road[/I], famous for its revolving glass-walled restaurant serving an opulent Sunday brunch. Diners enjoyed panoramic vistas of pristine, untouched sand dunes stretching as far as the eye could see.

More at Ocean Reef blog:
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Celebrate AJ&#039;s 40th Anniversary: A Destin Tradition 
<h4 class="bbHeading"><a class="u-anchorTarget" name="-40-years-of-ajs%E2%80%94live-music-special-offers-and-destins-rich-traditions-await"></a>40 Years of AJ&#039;s—Live Music, Special Offers, and Destin&#039;s Rich Traditions Await!&#8203;<a class="hoverLink" href="#-40-years-of-ajs%E2%80%94live-music-special-offers-and-destins-rich-traditions-await" title="Permanent link"></a></h4> 
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Posted on 9/24/2024 
 
Get ready to dive into a slice of Destin&#039;s rich history as <a href="https://ajsdestin.com/" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">AJ&#039;s Seafood &amp; Oyster Bar</a>, an iconic landmark, turns 40! From its humble beginnings in 1984 as a small trailer shucking fresh oysters, AJ&#039;s has transformed into a vibrant hotspot that&#039;s the heartbeat of Destin&#039;s Harbor. Whether you&#039;re a longtime local or a first-time visitor, this is a celebration you won&#039;t want to miss. With the lively Club Bimini dance club, mouthwatering seafood, and a lineup of exciting events—including a free Fastball concert sponsored by Ocean Reef Resorts—AJ&#039;s 40th anniversary is set to be the party of the year. Join us as we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, explore the festivities, and show you how to make the most of this unforgettable weekend! 
<hr /><h3 class="bbHeading"><a class="u-anchorTarget" name="-a-trip-down-memory-lane"></a>A Trip Down Memory Lane&#8203;<a class="hoverLink" href="#-a-trip-down-memory-lane" title="Permanent link"></a></h3>Back when AJ&#039;s first opened, Destin was a sleepy fishing village just beginning to make waves. The city had just been incorporated, and the harbor was on its way to becoming home to the largest private charter fishing fleet in the nation. HarborWalk Village wasn&#039;t even on the map yet! 
In the early days, Highway 98 was a simple two-lane road hugging the coastline, offering picturesque views of the Gulf of Mexico. The tallest building in town was the nine-story Hawaiki Tower near Airport Road, famous for its revolving glass-walled restaurant serving an opulent Sunday brunch. Diners enjoyed panoramic vistas of pristine, untouched sand dunes stretching as far as the eye could see. 
 
More at Ocean Reef blog: 

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AJ's Grayton Beach 

 Celebrate National AJ Day with us! 

Today marks 40 fantastic years since we opened our Destin location! Join us for a special celebration featuring:
 40-cent cups of gumbo  
 40-cent AJs El Dorado Sunshine lager or Sunset Ale  
**When:** Today from 4 PM - 6 PM  
**Where:** AJs Destin, AJ’s Grayton, AJ’s Oyster Shanty, & AJ’s on the Bayou 

Enjoy live music at Grayton Beach:  
 4 PM: Bryan Bludworth  
 8 PM: DJ Charles  
 9 PM: 3HG  

Plus, if you're in Destin, don’t miss a **FREE show** with Grammy-nominated Fastball at 9 PM on our outdoor Jumbotron!

Come join the fun and make wonderful memories with us! 

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AJ&#039;s Grayton Beach 
 
 Celebrate National AJ Day with us! 
 
Today marks 40 fantastic years since we opened our Destin location! Join us for a special celebration featuring: 
 40-cent cups of gumbo 
 40-cent AJs El Dorado Sunshine lager or Sunset Ale 
**When:** Today from 4 PM - 6 PM 
**Where:** AJs Destin, AJ’s Grayton, AJ’s Oyster Shanty, &amp; AJ’s on the Bayou 
 
Enjoy live music at Grayton Beach: 
 4 PM: Bryan Bludworth 
 8 PM: DJ Charles 
 9 PM: 3HG 
 
Plus, if you&#039;re in Destin, don’t miss a **FREE show** with Grammy-nominated Fastball at 9 PM on our outdoor Jumbotron! 
 
Come join the fun and make wonderful memories with us! 
 
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