Events

Faith, Community and the Sea: Destin’s Week of Blessings Returns May 25-30 By Lori Leath Smith We all have our reasons for calling Destin home. Some come for the beauty, others for the lifestyle—but many of us feel we were drawn here for something greater. Yes, to the outside world Destin...

May 16 | Towne Centre at Seascape | Food, Music, Auction, Photos, Magic & More! By Lori Leath Smith Get ready to laissez les bons temps rouler! The Rotary Club of Destin’s Annual Cajun Crawfish Bash is back and bigger than ever on Friday, May 16, from 5:30 to 9 p.m....

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Northwest Florida Fairgrounds | FREE Admission! Get ready, Northwest Florida! One of the most anticipated events of the season is sailing your way—the Northwest Florida Spring Home & Boat Show is coming to the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds for one exciting day only on Saturday, May...

Let’s Taco ‘Bout It! 12th Annual Tequila & Taco Fest May 8-11 So. Many. Tacos! Chicken, Pork, Beef, Steak, Shrimp, Barbacoa – you name it; we have it at the wildly popular Tequila & Taco Festival – the 2nd longest-running Tequila and Taco Fest in the U.S. Enjoy Tequila and...

      By Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director, Emerald Coast Theatre Company  Spring is always my favorite time of year. I love it for all the usual reasons—cool breezes, beautiful flowers, and Easter celebrations with family.  I also love it because we have our K-12 student performances in April when we get...

      By Barbara Palmgren This is the 50th year of the ending of the Vietnam War in April, 2025, and many military and civic groups will conduct tributes to the veterans of our nation who served. In addition, the U. S. military organized three refugee camps to help citizens of South...

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of conservation, celebration, and coastal fun at Gulfarium’s CARE on the Coast on April 26, 2025, at 3:30 PM! This annual festival brings together delicious food, refreshing drinks, live entertainment, and marine animal encounters for a one-of-a-kind event benefiting the Gulfarium CARE Center’s...

Destin is once again diving into conservation and coastal celebration with the highly anticipated 2025 Lionfish Festival, returning this spring with a splash. Set to take place May 17–18, 2025, along the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, this vibrant, family-friendly event merges environmental awareness with fun, food, music, and marine education. The...

Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill is set to host GatorFest 2025, a spectacular event promising an exhilarating blend of entertainment, education, and gastronomic delights. Scheduled for May 3th, 2025, this four-hour extravaganza at Destin’s most family-friendly venue aims to bring together individuals of all ages for an unforgettable experience...

So. Many. Tacos! Chicken, Pork, Beef, Steak, Shrimp, Barbacoa – you name it; we have it at the wildly popular Tequila & Taco Festival – the 2nd longest-running Tequila and Taco Fest in the U.S. Enjoy Tequila and Margarita tastings, live music, DJ and face painting. and recently honored...