Real estate, homes for sale and area information for Walton and Okaloosa counties, including Grayton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Seagrove Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Dune Allen Beach, Seacrest, Inlet Beach, Rosemary Beach, Seaside, WaterColor, WaterSound, Sandestin, Miramar Beach and Destin, Florida.

Open air concerts, wine and food festivals, art and theater productions, holiday celebrations … activities abound year round along the Emerald Coast. Visitors and locals alike can always find some activity that fancies their interests. Here are some of our areas recurring annual events. You can find date and time and other specific information by calling the number provided.

january ...

Great Southern Gumbo Cook-Off
THE MARKET SHOPS AT SANDESTIN
Area restaurants compete for the best gumbo award. Sample some of the best gumbo around.

february ...

Wednesday Night Concert Series
THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Enjoy live music every Wednesday night from 6-8p.m. Call 850.267.8117 for more information.

Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Parade and Festivities
THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Enjoy an authentic Mardi-Gras parade complete with bead throwing and live music. Call 850.267.8117 for more information

Mardi-Gras Sale-Abration
THE MARKET SHOPS AT SANDESTIN
Annual two-day event with sidewalk sales and great bargains.

Cajun Concert
SEASIDE
Enjoy a free, open-air concert featuring authentic Cajun music. Call (850) 231-5424 for more information.

Seaside/South Walton Community Yard Sale
SEASIDE
Local merchants and residents offer great bargains on a variety of merchandise. Call (850) 231-5424 for more information.

march ...

Wednesday Night Concert Series
THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Enjoy live music every Wednesday night from 6-8p.m. Call 850.267.8117 for more information.
Picnics in Paradise Concert: Echoes of Elvis

Gulf Place Sunday Evening Summer Concert Series
GULF PLACE TOWN CENTER
Bring your picnic and blanket and enjoy a live concert under the stars every Sunday night throughout the summer. Call (850) 267-2562 for schedule and information.

april ...

Wednesday Night Concert Series
EVENTS PLAZA AT THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Enjoy live music every Wednesday night from 6-8p.m. Call 850.267.8117 for more information.

Gulf Place Sunday Evening Summer Concert Series
GULF PLACE TOWN CENTER
Bring your picnic and blanket and enjoy a live concert under the stars every Sunday night throughout the summer. Call (850) 267-2562 for schedule and information.

Annual Seabreeze 106.3 Jazz Festival
WATERCOLOR AMPHITHEATER
One of the top contemporary jazz events in the southeast, come and enjoy a talented array of guest jazz artists. Call 850-534-5000 for more information.

Annual Sandestin Wine Festival
THE MARKET SHOPS AT SANDESTIN
One of the long-standing traditions in Sandestin’s 30-year history and recognized as the Southeast Tourism Society's Festival of the Year (attendance under 200,000), the Sandestin Wine Festival offers a unique opportunity to taste, learn about and purchase more than 500 domestic and international wines. Call 850.267.8092 or e-mail winetickets@sandestin.com.

Classic Car Show and Sock Hop
SEASIDE
Rare and unusual antique cars take center stage. Call (850) 231-5424 for more information.

may ...

Wednesday Night Concert Series
THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Enjoy live music every Wednesday night from 6-8p.m. Call (850)267-8117 for more information.

Emerald Coast Boat Show
EMERALD COAST CONFERENCE CENTER
The ultimate show for marine enthusiasts at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. The show will feature over 500 types of boats, a vast selection of marine accessories, fishing clinics and kid’s activities. For more information, call (800) 940-7642.

Mayfest
DESTIN HARBOR
Annual event at Destin's HarborWalk features free concerts, over 100 arts and crafts vendors and Tadpole Town. Food booths offer a "Taste of Destin" with a sampling from local restaurants. Free shuttle from downtown Destin and Eglin Beach Club. For more information, call (850) 837-6241.

ArtsQuest
THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
A week-long celebration of the Arts, which includes a 5K Road Race & 1 Mile Fun Run. This amazing art show is the largest in Northwest Florida. Enjoy incredible artwork from around the country, as well as wonderful food and music. Admission is $3.00 per day. For more information, call (850) 231-0885.

Baytowne Movie Night
THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Every Thursday night at 8p.m. Both kids and adults of all ages will enjoy a timeless classic on the big screen in the Events Plaza. Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks and relax on the lawn. Call (850) 267.8117 for more information.

Annual Memorial Day Weekend Crab Festival
THE MARKET SHOPS AT SANDESTIN
Savor the flavor of summer. Nightly crab specials prepared in an assortment of delicious ways. Complementing cool crab is hot live music all weekend long from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. including children’s activities. Call (805) 267.8092 for more information.

Seaside Spring Wine Festival
SEASIDE AMPHITHEATER
Special tastings and lectures. Call (850) 231-5424 for more information.

Gulf Place Sunday Evening Summer Concert Series
GULF PLACE
Bring your picnic and blanket and enjoy a live concert under the stars every Sunday night throughout the summer. Call (850) 267-2562 for schedule and information.

june ...

Wednesday Night Concert Series
THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Enjoy live music every Wednesday night from 6-8p.m. Call 850.267.8117 for more information.

Baytowne Movie Night
Thursdays at 8p.m.at THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Both kids and adults of all ages will enjoy a timeless classic on the big screen in the Events Plaza. Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks and relax on the lawn. Call 850.267.8117 for more information.

Gulf Place Sunday Evening Summer Concert Series
GULF PLACE
Bring your picnic and blanket and enjoy a live concert under the stars every Sunday night throughout the summer. Call (850) 267-2562 for schedule and information.

july ...

Wednesday Night Concert Series
THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Enjoy live music every Wednesday night from 6-8p.m. Call 850.267.8117 for more information.

Baytowne Movie
Thursdays at 8p.m.at THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Both kids and adults of all ages will enjoy a timeless classic on the big screen in the Events Plaza. Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks and relax on the lawn. Call 850.267.8117 for more information.

Gulf Place Sunday Evening Summer Concert Series
GULF PLACE
Bring your picnic and blanket and enjoy a live concert under the stars every Sunday night throughout the summer. Call (850) 267-2562 for schedule and information.

Destin’s 4th of July Fireworks Display
DESTIN HARBOR
Fireworks begin over the Destin Harbor at 9pm. For more information, call (850) 654-5184.

Rosemary Beach 4th of July Parade and Festivities
ROSEMARY BEACH

august...

Wednesday Night Concert Series
THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Enjoy live music every Wednesday night from 6-8p.m. Call 850.267.8117 for more information.

Baytowne Movie Night
Thursdays at 8p.m.at THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Both kids and adults of all ages will enjoy a timeless classic on the big screen in the Events Plaza. Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks and relax on the lawn. Call 850.267.8117 for more information.

Annual Elephant Walk Triathlon
SANDESTIN
Annual triathlon, which entails a 1/2-mile Gulf of Mexico swim, a 20-mile bike along the coast and a 4-mile run throughout Sandestin's beach- and bayside community, is a Tri-Fed sanctioned event that attracts a capacity crowd of approximately 600 participants each year. E-mail g.felt@sandestin.com to register or for more information.

Gulf Place Sunday Evening Summer Concert Series
GULF PLACE
Bring your picnic and blanket and enjoy a live concert under the stars every Sunday night throughout the summer. Call (850) 267-2562 for schedule and information.

Annual Greek
EMERALD COAST CONFERENCE CENTER
Sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Church, come and enjoy a variety of Greek dishes, live entertainment and free on site parking. For more information, call (850) 244-0822.

Labor Day Weekend Jazz
SEASIDE AMPHITHEATER
Call 850-231-2421 for more information.

september ...

Wednesday Night Concert Series
THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Enjoy live music every Wednesday night from 6-8p.m. Call (850) 267-8117 for more information.

Baytowne Movie Night
Thursdays at 8p.m.at THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Both kids and adults of all ages will enjoy a timeless classic on the big screen in the Events Plaza. Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks and relax on the lawn. Call (850) 267-8117 for more information.
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Annual Baytowne Film
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Enjoy a weekend of a variety of independent & student films. Relax in the Village and view films and documentaries created and produced by some of the best Independent filmmakers & film school students. Call (850) 267- 8118 for more details.

october ...

Wednesday Night Concert Series
THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Enjoy live music every Wednesday night from 6-8p.m. Call 850.267.8117 for more information.

All That Jazz and Art Festival
THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF
Every Saturday throughout the month, appreciate all the different styles of jazz music from both local and regional musicians as they perform under the stars in the Events Plaza – each Saturday features a different theme/style. Call (850) 267-8117 for more information.

Telluride Film Fesitival’s MountainFilm on Tour
WATERCOLOR
The road show of Telluride's celebrated film festival featuring adventure-themed documentary and short films shown during the evening on a Friday and Saturday night. Daylight hours devoted to WaterColor's own adventures such as fly-fishing seminars and outings, beach talks and garden tours, a rock climbing wall, Shaolin demonstrations and more. For more information, 850-534-5000.

Annual “Taste of 30-A”
WATERCOLOR
Annual gourmet weekend brings together chefs from area restaurants and wine purveyors in a tasting exchange that showcases their talent while benefiting local charities. For more information, 850-534-5000.

Seaside/South Walton Community Yard Sale
SEASIDE
Local merchants and residents offer great bargains on a variety of merchandise. Call (850) 231-5424 for more information.

Destin Fishing Rodeo
DESTIN HARBOR
Destin's fishing rodeo tournament from Oct. 1-31 awards over $100,000 in prizes to pier and surf fishermen, trollers, bottom fishermen and off shore anglers. Daily, weekly and overall prizes for several categories, no fee required to fish on a registered boat. For more information, call (850) 837-2711

Destin Seafood Festival
MAIN STREET IN DESTIN
The annual event features over 100 arts and crafts vendors, Tadpole Town for youngsters and free live musical entertainment. Also, sample the cuisine at a Taste of Destin with food from several local restaurants. Shuttle service available. For information, call (850) 873-2711.

Pinfish Classic
HARBOR WALK in DESTIN
Annual children's fishing competition. For more information, call (850) 654-8082.

Via Colori
SEASIDE
Seaside’s annual Italian street painting festival.

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