Main Street Palatka

10/29/2024

🌶️ Thank You, Datil Fest Sponsors!

Our first Datil Fest was a true celebration of community, flavor, and tradition, and it simply wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our incredible sponsors. Each of you played a vital role in bringing this event to life, and we’re beyond grateful for your support!

A special thank you to Florida Power & Light, our Title Sponsor, for helping to make this day unforgettable.

We’re also deeply appreciative of:
• Main Street Palatka Board – for your dedication to building a community we’re proud to call home.
• Mayhem Datil Pepper Farms – for sharing the datil pepper’s fiery spirit from farm to festival.
• UF-IFAS – for lending your knowledge and guidance in agriculture, enriching our event with expertise.
• Douglas Law Firm – for being a true community partner and showing your support for Palatka.
• Putnam County Tourism Development Council – for helping put our little town on the map and spotlighting our local treasures.
• Velchoff’s Corner – for sponsoring the delicious food & drink at the VIP experience

A thank you also goes out to our Bronze Sponsors, Lemon Street Market & Mercantile, Florida Blue, Azalea Brewing and Endorphin Farms

Your support and enthusiasm made Datil Fest a joyful celebration filled with unforgettable flavors, fun, and community spirit. Here’s to many more years of coming together and celebrating!

10/27/2024

10/27/2024

Thank you, locals and visitors alike! We are so grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate the 2024 Inaugural Datil Festival! From our amazing vendors and sponsors to the incredible community members who filled the riverfront with smiles, laughter, and the love of Datil peppers, we couldn’t have done it without you. Your support made this event a huge success, and we can’t wait to see you again next year! Let’s keep the Datil spirit alive! 🌶️

10/26/2024

Today is the day! Come and check it out!!!!

10/24/2024

🎉 Only 2 Days Until Datil Fest! 🌶️

Get ready for a fun-filled day with the whole family at Palatka’s first-ever Datil Pepper Festival sponsored by FPL.
THIS Saturday! 🎶🍽️

What to expect: 🌶️ Delicious datil pepper vendors 🚚 Yummy food trucks 🎶 Live music 🎈 Kids' play area 🎟️ VIP perks with exclusive food & drinks 🎟️ Culinary competitions

Bring the family, grab your friends, and join us at the beautiful Downtown Palatka Riverfront for a spicy good time! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Don’t wait! Get more info and snag your VIP and culinary passes now at datilfest.com

10/23/2024

After experiencing all the Datil-infused deliciousness at Datil Fest, why not grow your own datil peppers and keep the flavors going? Come see us this Saturday!

Get Your Baby Datil Plants at Datil Fest!

Calling all green thumbs and datil pepper lovers! We’re excited to announce that we’ll have baby datil plants available for sale at the Mayhem Datil Pepper Farms booth this Saturday at Datil Fest! Take a piece of the fest home with you and grow your very own datil peppers!

Limited supply, so get yours early! See you there!

10/22/2024

UPGRADE YOUR DATIL FEST EXPERIENCE-LIMITED TICKETS
🔥🎟️ Velchoff's VIP Pass at Datil Fest - Limited tickets available! 🎟️🔥Located at the River Center donated by Douglas Law Firm.

Get ready for the ultimate VIP treatment at Datil Fest this Saturday, October 26th! Velchoff's VIP Pass brings you exclusive perks, chill vibes, and Datil-infused delights that’ll make your taste buds dance! 🌶️

What You Get as a VIP: 🌞 9 AM – 8 PM: Enjoy exclusive rooftop access with stunning views of the St. Johns River or soak in the live music vibes from above! Plus, escape the heat with private bathrooms, bottled water, air conditioning, and plenty of shade at the St. Johns River Center.

Delicious Datil Creations You’ll Love!
🍹 12 – 4 PM: Cheers to 4 Datil-infused drinks:
Datil Rita – A margarita with a datil twist
Mayhem Mary – A spicy twist on your fave Bloody Mary
Datil Old Fashioned – A classic with a kick!
Azalea City Brewing's "Hot Blonde Ale" – Light, refreshing mango datil ale

🍽️ 1 – 4 PM: Savor 4 mouth-watering Datil-infused tapas:
Datil Blue Crab & Veggie Chowder
Blueberry Datil Candied Pork Belly
Datilly Chicken Salad Roll
St. Johns River Datil Shrimp Slider

11 AM – 8 PM: Sip on cold brews at the VIP-only beer access!

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to indulge in this unique experience! Get yours for $100 before they’re gone!

👉 Visit https://www.datilfest.com/velchoffs-vip-pass for tickets and more info!
Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol

10/22/2024

ITS GOING DOWN NEXT WEEKEND 🚨 Cancel your weekend plans and get down to Palatka for the annual 🌶️ This Saturday in downtown Palatka on the water is the world’s ONLY festival dedicated to the indigenous datil pepper! Brought to the St Augustine area by the Minorcans before America was a thing, we are the only region in the world where these peppers still grow wild ❤️ Chef Anthony (me) will be there in the VIP serving samples of our Carolina Jax bbq sammiches. Bourbon barrel smoked pork, southern slaw and sweet datil sauce on a potato bun. It’s a fusion of South Carolina bbq and Jax style bbq for a quintessential pork sandwich offered in house on our permanent menu 🔥 The weather will be great! Come support local, save the Datil and enjoy yourself in beautiful Riverfront Palatka. Carolina Jax is where it’s at! Visit us in Riverside or online at carolinajax.com (presented by )

10/21/2024

Heat Up With Bass Capital Radio Podcast's latest Episode 🔥

In this episode, the energy is high, and the excitement for the event is off the charts! 💥

Palatka's first-ever Datil Pepper Festival is coming this Saturday, October 26th at Downtown Palatka Riverfront!
Tune In Now - https://youtu.be/sYR2p7-Z1Fw
Join us for an exciting conversation with Dana Lewis and Shelly Bingham, from Main Street Palatka, co-hosts of this spicy event, in our latest episode! ️
In the episode, you'll learn:
-How Dana and Shelly came to love Palatka and work with Main Street Palatka.
-The story behind partnering with Mayhem Datil Pepper Farms for the festival.
All about the fun activities at Datil Fest, including:
-Datil pepper and craft vendors
-Thrilling amateur sauce competition
-Food trucks
-VIP experience and Culinary Stroll tickets available
-Live music 2pm to 8pm
-A kids' play area 9am to 5pm
This is a family-friendly event you won't want to miss! ‍‍‍
For more information and to purchase VIP passes: https://www.datilfest.com/

Be sure to check out Mayhem Datil Pepper Farms!

Join us for an exciting conversation with Dana Lewis and Shelly Bingham, the co-hosts of Palatka's inaugural Datil Pepper Festival, taking place on Saturday,...

10/14/2024

🔥 Datil Pepper Festival Culinary Tasting Experience & Competition 🔥

🍽️ Ready to experience the ultimate datil pepper showdown? 🌶️ Local chefs and restaurants are bringing their A-game to the Culinary Datil Tasting Experience—and YOU get to be the judge!

📅 Date: October 26th
during the Datil Pepper Festival on the Riverfront in Palatka
⏰ Time: 1 PM - 4 PM
🎟️ Price: $25 per ticket
(Tickets are limited! No sales on the day of the event.)
Link to tickets:
https://www.datilfest.com/datil-culinary-experience

🌟 What to expect:

Sample datil-infused tapas in three categories: Savory, Sweet, and Drinks!
Cast your vote for your favorite dish and help crown the 2024 Datil Fest Culinary Champion 🎉
Winners will be announced live during our afternoon music lineup!
Important: Tickets will NOT be available at the festival! Secure your spot early to enjoy this exclusive tasting experience.

Get your tickets now and savor every bite of local culinary talent! 😋

10/11/2024

🎶 Live Music at Datil Fest! 🎶

Join us on October 26th for an unforgettable lineup of live music starting at 2 PM! With four amazing bands, festival-style seating, and a full day of spicy fun, you won't want to miss it! 🎸🥁

🎤 Grandpa’s Cough Medicine: Bringing a mix of flatpicking brilliance, humor, and hard-hitting original songs that will have you laughing and rocking out all at once.

🎸 The Bryce Alastair Band: A blend of blues, rock, and Americana with family values at its core. These Jacksonville veterans will have you grooving in no time!

🎼 Wes Cobb: Prepare to stomp your feet and holler for more as this big man brings the low country blues to the stage with a whole lot of heart.

🎻 Jelly Rollers: Putnam County’s own, playing a lively mix of prewar blues and folk tunes that will take you on a musical journey through time.

🕛 Festival Seating: Come early, stay all day, and enjoy great music in a beautiful riverside setting!

📅 Datil Fest | Riverfront Palatka | October 26th, 9 AM - 8 PM

🔥 Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with incredible music, delicious food, and all things Datil! 🌶️

10/10/2024

Get ready for a spicy celebration at the Datil Pepper Festival! 🌶️ Mark your calendars for October 26th, 9 AM - 8 PM at the Riverfront in Palatka. With food trucks, VIP tents, cold beer, and fun for the whole family, you won't want to miss it!