Amelia Island Cookout 2026
October 15-18
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island hosts a weekend of extraordinary food and libations set to the backdrop of Atlantic Ocean views.
Top Chefs. Accomplished Sommeliers. Master Mixologists.
Enjoy 15 Ritz-Carlton experiences including Fishing With Chefs, Chef Demonstrations, After Glow Parties and live music. Plus, The Amelia Island Cookout extends across the island and into historic Fernandina Beach with collaborative dinners, a bourbon sunset cruise, a cigar and port experience and a Southern-style oyster roast.
Reserve Your Unforgettable Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our exclusive Amelia Island Cookout room package, designed to offer an unparalleled experience. Your stay includes:
LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS: Relax in the opulent comfort of our elegantly appointed rooms, where every detail is crafted to perfection.
EXCLUSIVE EVENT ACCESS: Enjoy tickets for 2 guests to Friday’s Perfect Pairings and Mediterranean Dinner, Saturday’s Chefs Theater and Cookout, and Sunday’s Mystery Destination Lunch and Master Chef’s dinner.
Masters of the Craft: A Celebration of Culinary Art
Experience an island‑wide celebration of taste and talent, where an extraordinary roster of renowned chefs and culinary luminaries transforms Amelia Island into a moveable feast. Leading the culinary vision is Chef Okan Kizilbayir, Culinary Director of the festival and Chef de Cuisine of the award‑winning Salt at The Ritz‑Carlton, Amelia Island. A veteran of Michelin‑starred kitchens, including Eric Ripert’s acclaimed Le Bernardin, Chef Okan has assembled an exceptional lineup of national and local chefs, winemakers, mixologists, and legendary pitmasters, each bringing their craft, creativity, and passion to the island’s premier epicurean event.
Soar Above the Ordinary — Arrive to Amelia Island in Unrivaled Style in a Private Jet
Elevate your culinary journey with a seamless Private Jet Experience, courtesy of ACC Aviation, as you arrive in unmatched style for The Amelia Island Cookout.
Skip the lines.
Savor the skies.
Indulge in the extraordinary.
Discover Amelia Island
Nestled in the most North East corner of Florida, Amelia Island is a destination of unspoiled coastal beauty and Southern charm, exuding the feeling of a classic beach vacation. Drawn by profuse natural beauty, rich waters full of bounty and temperate year-round climate, over the past five hundred years its shores have welcomed Indians and fishermen, gilded-age robber barons, bootleggers, artists and even pirates. Fought over by the Spanish, French, British and Mexico and declared an independent fief of pirates, the island is fondly known as the Isle of 8 Flags.
Discover Amelia Island
Nestled in the most North East corner of Florida, Amelia Island is a destination of unspoiled coastal beauty and Southern charm, exuding the feeling of a classic beach vacation. Drawn by profuse natural beauty, rich waters full of bounty and temperate year-round climate, over the past five hundred years its shores have welcomed Indians and fishermen, gilded-age robber barons, bootleggers, artists and even pirates. Fought over by the Spanish, French, British and Mexico and declared an independent fief of pirates, the island is fondly known as the Isle of 8 Flags.
Discover Amelia Island
Nestled in the most North East corner of Florida, Amelia Island is a destination of unspoiled coastal beauty and Southern charm, exuding the feeling of a classic beach vacation. Drawn by profuse natural beauty, rich waters full of bounty and temperate year-round climate, over the past five hundred years its shores have welcomed Indians and fishermen, gilded-age robber barons, bootleggers, artists and even pirates. Fought over by the Spanish, French, British and Mexico and declared an independent fief of pirates, the island is fondly known as the Isle of 8 Flags.