Around Town Events
Public Fridays Begin
Date: Every Friday beginning Sept. 4, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center | Freeport
For the first time in its history,...
Tickets on Sale Now for the 18th Annual Baytowne Beer Fest
18th Annual Baytowne Beer Fest Returns October 10 & 11!
Friday, Oct. 16 – Saturday, Oct. 17 | Tickets on sale now | BaytowneBeerFestival.com
Time to...
Ask Destinites: Fuel in the Harbor
This past month, a member of our Destinites Facebook group for locals (www.Facebook.com/groups/Destinites) posted the following:
Member Post:
“There is so much of this fuel (?)...
In “Paradise,” a Promise: Harvest Wine Festival Turns 10 with NWF’s...
By Lori Leath Miller
The wine is exceptional. The food is unforgettable. But the true beauty of Harvest Wine & Food Festival is found in...
Getting Homes Ready for the Fall Season
By Kyle Sparks, Ovation Painting
September often brings a welcome change of pace along the Emerald Coast. With the busy summer season winding down, homeowners...
Eight Women, Lasting Legacies: Meet Okaloosa’s 2026 Hall of Fame Class
Across Okaloosa County, their influence can be seen in courtrooms and classrooms, health care and business, emergency services, foster care, national defense and the...
“Reel Talk”
Reflections from the Florida League of Cities Conference With Mayor Bobby and Dr. T, Public Information Director for the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village
Destin Mayor...
To Do in Destin September 2026
Multi-Day Events
September 10–27
Come From Away | Times Vary | Emerald Coast Theatre Company | Miramar Beach
September 23-27
Battle for the Buckle (Westonwood Ranch) | Times...
Trends & Treasures
Good Fortune Is Brewing in Destin
Lucky Goat Coffee
Destin’s coffee scene is getting a fresh jolt this September as husband-and-wife owners Tom and Koley Houle...
Beyond the Festivals: An October Weekend for Big Ideas
October on the Emerald Coast does not exactly slow down. If anything, the local calendar shifts into another gear.
Weekends fill with festivals, concerts, food...



































































