Fall is a wonderful time of year in Destin. The kids are back in school and life has begun to returnnbsp;to normal again. Youll see there is still plenty to do; although from the list of events below, largely dominated by craft beer festivals and the ever popular Fishing Rodeo. Please send me a message if youd like your event listed here.
SEPTEMBERnbsp;2016
Okaloosa Island Fireworks at the Fishing Pier - September 4Time: 9 pm
FWB BBQ Festival - September 165th annual festival of food, music, beer, and family fun, sponsored by Okaloosa Gas nbsp;The festival is two days - Friday and Saturday.nbsp;Location: The Landing, 139 Brooks St. Fort Walton Beachnbsp;|nbsp;Hours on Friday are from 4 to 9 pm. Saturday hours are 11 am to 4 pm. Time: 4 pm - 9 pm www.fwbchamber.org/events/FWB-BBQ-Festival-3910/details
Eggs on the Beach BBQ Competition - September 24Eggs on the Beach will be a delicious afternoon for the entire family, featuring a cooking competition, ldquo;Peoplersquo;s Choice Awards,rdquo; tastings, live music and childrenrsquo;s activities. Tickets in advance: $25/adult; $13.00/child (age 11-17) and kids 10 and under FREELocation: Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach | Time:10 am - 2 pmwww.eggsonthebeach.com
Sip Savor amp; Celebrate Habitat for Humanity - September 24Taste great wines, sample savory treats, and enjoy live music while waiting for your lucky ticket to be drawn from our raffle. Prizes include casino resort stays,local restaurant certificates art, and more. Tickets are $25 each and include five wine samples and appetizers. Buy tickets at www.habitatfwb.org or by calling 850-315-0025
South Walton Run/SUP Series 2016 - September 24Run/SUP is the perfect sports competition for our area, combining a 2 mile beach and dune run with a 2 mile paddle across beautiful Western Lake in Grayton Beach State Park. | Time: 8:00 amWalton Chamber Website
OCTOBER 2016
Destin Seafood Festival - September 30, Oct. 1, 2Held along the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, take in fresh seafood, live music, artists and more. Admission is free and open to the public but donations are accepted at Festival Soda amp; Beer tents and at the Fishermens Raffle Tent. | www.DestinSeafoodFestival.org
30A Craft Beer amp; Spirits Festival - September 30, October 1The former Destin Beer Festival has been relocated to the Gulf Place Town Center on 30A. Over 100 craft beers and spirits, food samples and live entertainment. www.30acraftbeerandspiritsfestival.com
Destin Fishing Rodeo - October 1-31Destins longest held event for 68 years running, the fishing rodeo lasts for the entire month of October. Daily weigh-ins happen on the docks at AJrsquo;s Seafood amp; Oyster Bar on the Harbor. The cost is free for anyone fishing aboard a registered boat, or doing pier or shoreline fishing. www.destinfishingrodeo.org/
South Walton Fashion Week - October 5-10This large-scale, multi-day event will stretch along South Waltonrsquo;s 16 beach neighborhoods in Florida. The event will feature national rising designers and models, local, regional and national designers, stores and boutiques, runway shows, retail shopping experiences, trunk shows and parties. The main event takes place in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin under the SWFW tent. www.swfw.org/
Nashville Songwriters Florida Sunshine Tour - October 6-8The sixth annual event, hosted by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, will showcase more than a dozen BMI songwriters who will sing countryrsquo;s biggest hits and share the stories behind the songs. Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf www.sandestin.com/deals/6th-annual-endless-summer-songwriters-series
Baytowne Beer Fest - October 14, 15Over 200 international and domestic craft beers will be available for sampling along with live entertainment both days of the event. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the beer fest.www.baytownewharfbeerfestival.com/
30A Half Marathon amp; 5K - October 21 - 23Presented by The 30A Company, the 30A Half Marathon amp; 5K is a 3-day race festival which will take place on iconic Scenic Highway 30A. Kicking off on Friday evening with the pre-race party, the fun wonrsquo;t stop until Sunday afternoonrsquo;s post-race festivities.www.30ahalf.com/
MKAF 2016 Festival of the Arts - October 29, 30Call 850-650-2226 for details
NOVEMBER 2016
Blues, Brews and BBQ - November 5Enjoy live entertainment, cold brews and amazing food as area restaurants compete in a spirited and fun BBQ competition at HarborWalk Villagewww.emeraldgrande.com/events-3