5th Annual CAMO Committee BBQ Cook-Off – March 8
Join the 5th Annual CAMO Committee BBQ Cook-Off on Saturday, March 8, at 11 a.m. at Third Planet Brewing, Niceville! Enjoy great food, fun, and beer while supporting Twin Cities Pavilion & Crestview Manor. Think you’ve got the best BBQ? Enter for free or upgrade to a larger table for $20. Attendees can taste and vote with a $35 ticket (includes two drink tickets). Kids under 12 can judge for $12. Don’t miss this local favorite—grab your tickets and bring your appetite!
NFB’s Cinderella Takes the Stage – March 8 & 9
The Northwest Florida Ballet wraps up its 55th season with Cinderella at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on Saturday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 9, at 2:30 p.m..
Featuring live music by the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, this classic ballet showcases choreography by Todd Eric Allen and music by Sergei Prokofiev. Expect stunning dancing, dazzling costumes, and magical scenery in this three-act production. Tickets are $48 for adults and $22 for children 12 and under. Purchase at nfballet.org/cinderella or call 850-729-6000.
ECCAC Gala & Golf Event – March 8-9
Support the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center at their Signature Gala & Golf Event, presented by Peggy and Jerry Swanson.
Gala – March 8 | Hilton Sandestin
Cocktail Hour: 5:30 p.m. | Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy live entertainment, a guest speaker and a live auction.
Golf Tournament – March 9 | Kelly Plantation
Registration & Cookout: 10:30-11:45 a.m. | Shotgun Start: Noon. Awards Ceremony to follow. Tickets: $250 per person | $500 per couple | Golf Teams: $1,000 (4 players). Register at eccac.org.
The Diary of Anne Frank – March 14-23
Step into history and witness the powerful true story of hope, courage and resilience. Stage Crafters presents, “The Diary of Anne Frank,” March 14-23. Experience an unforgettable performance that brings Anne’s words to life on stage. Don’t miss this moving production that will stay with you long after the final curtain. Tickets: www.StageCraftersFWB.com or www.ticketor.com/stagecrafters.
Strength in Unity Conference & Business Expo – March 30
Celebrate Women’s History Month at Conexion Media Group’s Strength in Unity Conference & Business Expo on Sunday, March 30, from 11 AM – 7 PM at The Island Resort, Okaloosa Island (Maui & Capri Rooms). For more information, contact David at 850-368-3505 or conexionflorida@gmail.com.
Sixth Annual Westonwood Ranch PCA Rodeo
March 28-29 | Freeport Regional Sports Complex
Dust off your boots and get ready to rodeo! The 6th Annual Westonwood Ranch PCA Rodeo presented by Builders FirstSource returns to the City of Freeport Sports Complex March 28th –29th, 2025. Come watch some of the nation’s top cowgirls and cowboys competing in the Professional Cowboy Association Circuit (PCA) – bring the family and friends for a fun-packed weekend!
Contestants will compete in events including Bareback Riding, Calf Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Ranch Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, and Bull Riding at the professionally sanctioned rodeo. Rodeo gates open at 6 p.m. with rodeo start at 7:30 p.m. each night. Spectators are encouraged to come early to enjoy pre-rodeo excitement including the kids’ gold rush, food vendors, children’s inflatable play area and more!
Westonwood Ranch is an organization whose mission and programs serve teens and young adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). “We are so thankful for the partnership with Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Freeport, our community sponsors that make it possible to raise funds that help support our programs. So many youths with developmental disabilities miss irreplaceable opportunities to gain critical life skills and job skills needed to lead an independent life. These special individuals want the same thing as we do — to be fully participating members of society,” shared Lindy Wood, Founder of Westonwood Ranch.
Westonwood Ranch is located in Freeport and provides therapeutic programs designed to fill the transition gap from high school into adulthood by incorporating functional learning opportunities in a therapeutic farm environment. All net proceeds from the event go to support Westonwood Ranch programs.
Tickets at the gate for the Westonwood Ranch PCA Rodeo are $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 years and younger. Free admission for children ages 2 and under. There will be no presale of tickets, so spectators are encouraged to arrive early. Westonwood Ranch is actively seeking additional local business sponsorships for this event. For more information about how to support the rodeo and Westonwood Ranch, email admin@westonwood.org or visit www.westonwood.org.
Pull for a Cause! Charity Fire Truck Pull – April 12
The Rotary Clubs of Destin, Midbay, Niceville/Valparaiso, and Crestview are hosting the Charity Fire Truck Pull on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at noon at 3rd Planet Brewery, Niceville.
Teams of 10 can register for $250 to compete in pulling a fire truck, with proceeds benefiting Twin Cities Pavilion & Crestview Manor Assisted Living.
The event also features a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, kids’ fun pull and face painting. Check-in starts at 10:30 a.m.; first pull at noon. Register online: form.jotform.com/240494111268150. Pull together. Lift lives.
SeaLight Festival Is Here!
Thursdays to Sundays, Now – April 13, 2025. Kaleido Entertainment presents a dazzling wonderland of light and Chinese culture, running January 30 through April 13, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., with last entrance at 8:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort in Miramar Beach. Tickets start at $24.99 for adults and $17.99 for children ages 12 and under. Purchase at sealightfestival.com. For more information, visit www.sealightfestival.com/destin.
DCWAF Celebrates 20 Years of Giving – April 25-26
The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) marks 20 years of fundraising with the 2025 Destin Charity Wine Auction, presented by the Jumonville Family, on April 25-26. Proceeds benefit 17 children’s charities in Northwest Florida.
Patron packages are on sale now at dcwaf.org/tickets. Sponsorships available—contact info@dcwaf.org.
Event Highlights:
April 25 – Patron Dinners: Exclusive vintner and chef pairings at private homes, supporting DCWAF charities.
April 26 – Charity Wine Auction: A Reserve Tasting & Live Auction at Grand Boulevard Sandestin Town Center featuring world-class wines, gourmet cuisine, and high-energy bidding on rare wines, trips, and more.
The auction coincides with the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, offering hundreds of premium wines and culinary delights. Auction attendees receive access to the festival’s Grand Tasting on April 27 at 1 p.m. Learn more at dcwaf.org/auction.
Construction Industry Networking Event Draws Professionals
Contractors Connect, held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at AJ’s Grayton Beach, brought together over 100 industry professionals, including notable attendees Sarah White of BeSpoke Consultants, and ensemble members Erin Bakker, Lindsay Lord and Margaret Short.
The event provided networking opportunities for contractors, subcontractors, designers, realtors, bankers and insurance agents.
2025 Thursdays Contractors Connect Upcoming Schedule:
April 3: Harrison Kitchen Bar, PC
May 1: AJ’s Grayton Beach
June 5: Escambia County
August 14: AJ’s Grayton Beach
September 4: Escambia County
October 2: Harrison Kitchen Bar, PC
November 6: AJ’s Grayton Beach
December 4: Escambia County
Join for live music and a relaxed backdrop for professional networking.
Destin Touchdown Club Hosts First Open Meeting
The newly launched Destin Touchdown Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, held its first public meeting to rally community support for Destin football athletes of all ages.
Since its November board meeting, the club has swiftly established tax-exempt status, launched a website and social media, hosted a luncheon with city leaders, executed a kickoff fundraiser, and planned an ambitious 2025 season agenda.
“Our goal is to unify Destin’s football community—from Dolphins to Marlins to Sharks—building a championship program that keeps young athletes in Destin throughout their careers,” said Club President Britt Greenwood.
For more info: DestinTouchdownClub.com, info@destintouchdownclub.com, Britt Greenwood: 850-585-3297
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