Destin Festival Events

Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is a one-of-a-kind projection art festival where artists from across the globe use the latest digital technologies to project their original works onto the iconic white walls of Alys Beach. Sometimes referred to as “Photon Bombing,” “Guerilla Projection” or “Urban Projection,” underground artists around the globe have been using the … Continue reading "Digital Graffiti Festival"

The 9th Annual Smoke on the Coast BBQ & Fireworks Festival takes place Wednesday, July 3 at Destin Commons and this year is expected to be bigger and better than ever! Family fun activities include live music and entertainment, BBQ sampling, face painting, photo booth, and the highly anticipated, Independence Day firework extravaganza. Through the Destin Commons Coins … Continue reading "Smoke on the Coast BBQ and Fireworks Festival"

The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Bring together  beautiful October weather and a festive beer tasting and you have a winning combination for fun in the sun at the Baytowne Beer Festival this October. Known as the “Best Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast,” this popular event features more than 40 on-site craft brewers, … Continue reading "13th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival"

Come out for the biggest taco event the Emerald Coast has ever seen! We have the best taco restaurants and food trucks from Ft. Walton Beach, Destin, and all the surrounding areas! We will crown the BEST, and also categories for Judges choice, best Margarita, salsa, and other categories TBA. Emerald coast’s Best taco restaurants … Continue reading "Emerald Coast Taco Festival"

Laissez les bons temps rouler or Let the Good Times Roll and join us for our annual Mardi Gras Masquerade. Y’all come out and enjoy the live music, free face painting and photo booth. At 7:00PM, our Mardi Gras parade will kick off so enjoy all the theatrics of Mardi Gras in a family-friendly atmosphere. … Continue reading "Mardi Gras Masquerade 2021"

Prepare to let your hair down on what many call the most festive day of the year, Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. "Laissez les bon temps rouler" (let the good times roll) with the Baytowne Mardi Street Pardi! Starting at 6 pm join us for a Village Street party complete with music, street … Continue reading "Baytowne Mardi Street Pardi"

Thought macaroni and cheese was just for kids? Think again! Join us at the 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Festival benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast on Sunday, March 7 at the Destin Commons! This family-friendly event will feature gourmet, chef-inspired twists on the South’s favorite comfort food. Local restaurants will … Continue reading "Mac & Cheese Festival 2021"

Say hello to Spring at the Kitty Hawk Kites annual 'Fly Into Spring' Kite Festival at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. In addition to experiencing the sight of 25-to-100-foot larger-than-life show kites of all sizes and shapes, this FREE two-day, high-flying event features stunt kite flying, demonstrations and lessons, and a family fun fly that … Continue reading "Spring Kite Festival"

Join us for our second Annual Downtown Throwdown and Parade on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the corner of Ferry Road SE and First Street SE from 1-5 p.m. We are especially looking forward to celebrating Mardi Gras 2022 after canceling the 2021 event and parade because of COVID.  The parade route starts at First Street and Eglin … Continue reading "Fort Walton Beach Mardi Gras Parade"