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Let Freedom Ring | An All-American Tribute – Thursdays May 31 to Aug 16

elebrate Americana and the heritage of the Destin Harbor all summer long every Thursday night until August 16th. The all-American celebration includes a one-of-a-kind WWII Vintage Airshow, Live On-stage Entertainment, and FIREWORKS over the Destin Harbor, followed by ‘Just Add Fire’, a unique fire spinning performance.

Price: Free

Entertainment:

6:30 | WWII Vintage Airshow over the Destin Harbor

7:00-9:00 | Modern Eldorados – An American Music Tribute on the Main Stage

9:00 | Fireworks Show over the Destin Harbor

9:15 | Just Add Fire on the Main Stage

9:30-Midnight | Americana Music Videos on the Main Stage

When visiting HarborWalk Village be sure to check out all the restaurants, activities and entertainment it has to offer. Immersed in Destin’s heritage, HarborWalk is home to the Destin Fishing Fleet, the largest charter fishing fleet in the country. Climb aboard one of Destin’s finest charter boats or stroll along the docks and witness the catch of the day.

Here you can find waterfront shopping, paddle board and kayak rentals, pontoon and jet ski rentals, parasailing, glass bottom boats, world class fishing, pirate ship excursions, dolphin cruises, concerts and live music, weekly fireworks, weekly Fat Tuesday parades, live entertainment, and an array of restaurants, including Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville and Harry T’s, to satisfy all tastes.

Fat Tuesday Parade Kickoff May 29-Aug 14

Who wants some beads?! Join us for Fat Tuesday every Tuesday during the summer until August 14th as HarborWalk Village transforms into ͞The Big Easy͟.

Enjoy dazzling floats, colorful costumes, street performers and float riders tossing handfuls of beads and swag! Enjoy free live music on the main stage before the parade!

Entertainment begins at 6:30pm. Parade rolls at 8:30pm

June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st August 7th, 14th

Best Gulf Coast Vacation

The beaches of the Gulf Coast are some of the best in the United States. Consistently ranked as a favorite among beachgoers, the coast along the Gulf of Mexico is known for its white, sugar-sand beaches and calm emerald green waters. Access to the water is found in beach towns in Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and Florida, and each one offers a unique experience to its guests. Here are the best gulf coast beaches.

Destin, Florida is a beautiful coastal locale on the state’s panhandle between the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay. Thanks to waters teeming with hungry fish, Destin is often known as “the world’s luckiest fishing village.” The city is one of the most popular places for visitors in the region, drawing in about 80% of the Emerald Coast’s tourist traffic.

In addition to its sugar-sand beaches, Destin also has many golf courses, the activity-packed Destin Harbor Boardwalk, and Big Kahuna’s water park, as well as beautiful natural dunes in the local Henderson Beach State Park. Resorts and rentals along the water provide convenient accommodation close to the action

Located in northwest Florida on the Emerald Coast, Destin is a popular vacation destination, renowned for its sandy white beaches and beautiful green waters. It’s a great place to relax and unwind by the water or play a round of golf at one of the award-winning courses in the area. Easily accessed thanks to the Northwest Florida Regional Airport, Destin, FL, is filled with excellent resorts and vacation rentals as well as a wide range of premier shopping and dining options.

Emerald Coast Boat Show March 2-4

Whether you’re looking for a center console fishing boat, pontoon, cruiser, or even a luxury motor yacht, we’ve got the best selection in the Panhandle. And with the boat show season upon us, take advantage of boat show savings and incentives. So let this be the summer you remember with Legendary Marine.

  • Save up to 28% on every New boat in stock
  • Pick the color and options you want before they sell out
  • Riviera & Absolute yachts + Crest pontoons available now – NEW!

Visit us March 2-4 at the Emerald Coast Show.

Tickets HERE

Fort Walton Beach Farmer’s Market until Nov 1st

The Downtown FWB Farmers’ Market will be open the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month year-round. The market opens at 8:00am and closes at 1:00pm and is held at the Fort Walton Beach Landing Park, 139 SE Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Our farmers, artisan food vendors, and crafters offers an array of locally grown and handmade items. You never know what you’ll find at the Downtown FWB Farmers Market! More details at http://www.downtownfwb.com/farmersmarket/​

Destin Fishing Rodeo, All October

Destin, Florida’s signature event and a tradition since 1948, this month-long fishing tournament gives anglers of all ages a chance to get in on the fun! Not an angler? Daily weigh-ins at A.J.’s Seafood and Oyster Bar provide entertainment in a harbor-front atmosphere you’re sure to enjoy. Over 30,000 anglers compete in the Destin Fishing Rodeo for a chance at their share of over $100,000 in awarded cash and prizes. The Rodeo is free to anglers fishing aboard registered boats and the tournament is open to both Private and Charter Boats.

Kids love the rodeo too! There are events and activities just for kids. For example, every child who enters a fish in the Destin Fishing Rodeo that weighs in at 1 lb. or more gets a rod and reel and a certificate for framing. During the Rootin’ Tootin’ Rodeo Round-Up Okaloosa Island Pier comes alive with junior anglers. This event wraps up with lunch on the dock. The entry fee for this event is nominal, and includes the pier fee for the angler and parents, a tee shirt, bait, a rod and reel to keep and lunch. Don’t miss out! This is a great weekend to plan on being in Destin and taking part of the culture for which Destin is famous. And don’t forget about “Mako My Day” Shark Saturdays – anglers weigh-in sharks and the kids love it! In 2007, the largest shark caught was 638 pounds! Wow!

Details at https://www.destinfishingrodeo.org/

CANCEL – Destin Seafood Festival, Oct 6-8th – Destin Vacation Rental

he gracious property hosts allowing a festival that hosts almost 70,000 guests in three days use of beautiful water front land and asking their full time tenants to accommodate the festival, is nothing short of amazing. In addition to the Destin Charter Boat Association that has kept this tradition alive, I would like to thank and acknowledge your true “hosts” of the festival, the property owners. We hope to see you all there!

You can check the details at http://www.destinseafoodfestival.com/

No admission charge

Destin Seafood Festival
  • Friday, October 6th, 4 pm – 10 pm
  • Saturday, October 7th, 10 am – 10 pm
  • Sunday, October 8th, 11 am – 4 pm