Skipper’s Smokehouse Chief Cook & Bottle Washer Cricket Larson with Bubba the Goat. Credit: c/o Cricket Larson

Three weeks after the death of Jimmy Buffett, Parrothead tears at Skipper’s Smokehouse have yet to dry, so the storied Tampa venue—which now has a painted goat honoring the late trop-rock hero—is holding a bittersweet 43rd anniversary this weekend that’s both a party and remembrance for the late son of a sailor.

Retro menu items and a full day of live music are on the docket along with several rounds of mullet toss that kick off at 1 p.m.

Anniversary festivities at Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa, including the evening Jimmy Buffett tribute costs $15, with proceeds going to the Save The Manatee club founded by the late songwriter. Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.

This article appears in Sep 14-20, 2023.