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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

Christmas in Destin

Christmas activities in Destin, Florida abound this holiday season. Events vary from harbor parades to breakfast with Santa. Here’s some of the many events you don’t want to miss:

  • Santa – Each weekend leading up to Christmas, Santa Claus will be available to listen to all wish lists, main stage at HarborWalk Village’s main stage, 12-4 p.m.
  • Christmas Tree Lighting – Hosted by the City of Destin, the 30th annual lighting will be held Dec. 1, 6 p.m., at the Destin Community Center. Evening will include a visit from Santa, entertainment, and refreshments. Your family is invited to bring canned food donations for families in need.
  • Sounds of the Season -The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents the 21st Annual Sounds of the Season Dec. 2, 7 p.m., at Village Baptist Church, 101 Matthew Blvd. in Destin. Admission is a donation of an unwrapped child’s toy.
  • 12 Nights of Lights – Enjoy a festive light show every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, Dec. 2-30 in the Events Plaza at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Times are 6, 7, & 8 p.m.
  • Holiday Concert Series – Come enjoy favorite holiday classics, featuring a light show, Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 7-9 p.m., on the Events Plaza Stage at Baytowne Wharf. A
  • Dickens Christmas – Emerald Coast Theatre Company will present its revised holiday show “A Dickens Christmas, A Ghostly Story,” each weekend in December. The production opens Thursday, Dec. 8, and runs through Christmas Eve at the new ECTC performance space, 560 Grand Boulevard, upstairs, Sandestin.
  • Breakfast with Santa – Ring in holiday cheer and have breakfast with Santa, Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18, at Grande Vista Bar and Grill at the Emerald Grande. For reservations: 424-0621.
  • Christmas Parade – The City of Destin’s Christmas Parade will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 10. This year’s theme is “A Fishing Village Christmas.” Floats will start at Downtown Destin Shopping Center (Old Time Pottery) and travel west down Harbor Boulevard (Hwy. 98) to Stahlman Avenue. Please stand on the north side of Harbor Boulevard to watch the floats.
  • Breakfast with Santa – A benefit breakfast will be held from Dec. 10 at The Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard Bistro in Miramar Beach. Fifty percent of all sales will go to Food For Thought Outreach.
  • Holiday Bazaar ArtWalk – The Market Shops at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will host the Holiday Bazaar ArtWalk from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 10. The inaugural ArtWalk will include an artist marketplace, live music by the Fort Walton Beach HS Valhalla Choir, and children’s activities.
  • Destin Harbor Boat Parade – The Destin harbor will be dancing with holiday lights and cheer during the Destin Harbor Boat Parade on Dec. 11, beginning at 6 p.m.

Pensacola Seafood Festival September 29 – October 1

Pensacola seafood is some of the best in the world and the Pensacola Seafood Festival is the perfect place to enjoy it! This is one weekend in Pensacola Beach you will not want to miss. From September 29, 2017 through October 1, 2017 discover just how delicious our local seafood is. There will be tons of vendors to choose from, and your family will love them all. The festival takes place in the famous waterfront Seville Square, providing beautiful scenery for your day. The Pensacola Seafood Festival is also one of the largest arts and craft fairs in our area featuring over 130 vendors. To make the weekend even more enjoyable, there will be live music playing throughout the entire event. This festival is one your whole family can enjoy because there is an arts and crafts area for your kids to enjoy. Your kids can participate in arts and crafts, Water Walkers and face painting. There will also be a variety of touch pools where you can learn more about sea creatures. The seafood festival will make your vacation in Pensacola fun for the whole family! Book your getaway now.