Events

For a decade, Stinky’s has been the host of two fishing tournaments; one in the spring and one in the fall. The Stinky’s Fall Pompano Beach to Bay Grand Slam Fishing Tournament will be held from October 1 through October 28. The tournament has a new name and some of the...

By Anna Fisher, Emerald Coast Theatre Co. My Dad took me to see Camelot when I was around 12 years old. It was my very first experience seeing a live performance, and I remember walking up the steps at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium with such excitement that I had...

15th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival Friday, Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 7, 2-5 p.m. Tickets on sale now at baytownebeerfestival.com. Time to roll out the barrel and discover unique suds and ales. The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin presents the 15th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest Oct. 6-7. American...

••••••••••• 5 ••••••••••• Helping Heroes Gala | 5pm | Destin – Fort Walton Beach Convention Center Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuire’s Destin ••••••••••• 6 ••••••••••• Destin Seafood Festival | 4pm-10pm | 1 Mile Stretch along Destin Harbor Lawn Games in Grand Park | 4pm | Grand Boulevard Free...

2023 will mark the 75th Annual Fishing Rodeo in Destin, and each year it gets better and better. Created back in 1948, the Destin Fishing Rodeo had one simple goal: to extend the tourist season another month. Destin has always been a popular tourist spot for fishing, and keeping...

By Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director, ECTC Picture it; America–1956. A gallon of gas is 29 cents and a glass bottle of Coca Cola costs you a nickel. Grace Kelly becomes Princess Grace of Monaco and new products on the market include Play Doh, Comet Cleanser and a funny little...

••••••••••• 5 ••••••••••• Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboy’s Destin Black Fin Tuna Seminar | 6pm | Legendary Marine Fat Tuesday Parade | 6:30pm | HarborWalk Village Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer Movies on the Beach | 8pm | Al’s Burger Bar ••••••••••• 6 ••••••••••• Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay Open...

Destin Seafood Festival Oct. 6-8 | Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. By Cali Hlavac One of the locals’ favorite times of year is the Destin Seafood Festival, back for its 45th year! So popular is this exciting, delicious, delectable event that more than 60,000 locals and...

Known as the “#1 Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast,” this popular event features more than 40 on-site craft brewers! Friday and Saturday, October 6 And 7. Tickets are on sale now at BaytowneBeerFest.com. Time to roll out the barrel and discover unique suds and ales. The Village of Baytowne Wharf at...

Sportsman’s Ball September 16th Destin FWB Convention Center Emerald Coast Big Game Fishing Club is at it again! Another great event, the Sportsman’s Ball, is happening Saturday September 16 from 6 pm-midnight at the Destin FWB Convention Center. This event is a night to bring everyone together to celebrate a great year...