Events Calendar
Art Expo ~ September 3-5, 2010
The Village of Baytowne Wharf welcomes the fresh fall season under the moonlight with a weekend good for the art and soul with world-class art and live music in the Village Events Plaza. Exceptional artists featured in the area’s leading galleries from across the southeast will gather for this three day festival featuring the best of the best in the world of art. For more information call 850.267.8180
Music Line-Up
Friday
5-7:30 Kyle LaMonica
7:30-10 Stephen Simmons
Saturday
5-7:30 Dannica Lowery
7:30-10 Stephen Simmons
Sunday
5-6 Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Brass Band
6-8 J.B. Roberts
8-10 Chris Alvarado
A Farwell to Summer Concert ~ Labor Day Weekend ~ September 5, 2010
Join Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and My Vacation Haven as we sponsor A Farewell to Summer Concert. An Evening with David Seering featuring the Joe Occhipinti Orchestra. Grand Park at Grand Boulevard.7:00 PM -
Tickets – $10 – Tickets available at the Beaches of South Walton kiosk at Grand Boulevard Town Center.Ticketed Pre-Reception at Cantina Laredo. Call 850-650-2226 for ticket information.
Fifth Annual Charity Car Show in Grand Boulevard ~ September 11, 2010
Organized by the North Florida Region of the Porsche Club of America to benefit the Sacred Heart Foundation. The main street of Grand Boulevard’s Town Center will be lined up with 135 of the finest cars around including Porsches, Lamborghinis, Lotus, Ferraris and motorcycles. Hosted by Destin Porsche Club in conjunction with Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, the event will benefit the future expansion of Heart and Vascular Services at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. Admission is free and will include live music by Cheryl Jones and food and beverages available for purchase. For more information, call 850-654-5929. 11am-3pm
Happy 100th Birthday Santa Rosa Beach, FL! ~ September 11-12, 2010
Join us to celebrate Santa Rosa Beach’s 100th Birthday at Gulf Place (on the corner of Scenic Highway 30A and CR 393) on Saturday, September 11th from 10am to 9pm, and on Sunday, September 12th from Noon until 6pm. There’s no admission charge for this two-day family-friendly event, full of live music, food, dancing, history, art, games and much more! Check out our amazing line-up of talent, including Emmy award winner GREG BARNHILL and THE NASHVILLE A-TEAM!
Destin Seafood Festival ! September 17-19, 2010
The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Destin Fishing Fleet, Inc., would like to announce that the 32nd Annual Destin Seafood Festival will set up alongside the Destin Harbor Sept. 17-19, 2010, in the Fishing Fleet Marina, City of Destin Royal Melvin Heritage Park, and Fisherman’s Wharf! Enjoy live music, arts & crafts, delicious seafood, and more! For more information, please click here or contact the Chamber at (850) 837-6241
Via Colori Street Painting Art Festival ~ September 18, 2010
This unique art festival will turn Grand Boulevard’s Town Center into an artist’s canvas of street paintings. This community favorite brings together artists, volunteers and businesses in a unique community project to support Seaside Neighborhood School, one of the first charter schools in Florida. Most of the main street of Grand Boulevard will be closed off for this pedestrian-friendly event. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 850-654-5929.
Silver Sands Autumn Tides Month ~ October 1-31, 2010
From the gorgeous weather to the countless cultural events, more people continue to discover why the fall season in Beaches of South Walton is one of the best times of the year. The fall season is filled with heartfelt memories and one local renowned artist has devoted the past nine years to capturing these moments in timeless pieces of art. Named Beaches of South Walton’s 2008 Artist of the Year, Donna Burgess has portrayed the essence of the beautiful fall season at Beaches of South Walton in her collectable Autumn Tides artwork. Through her partnership with Silver Sands Factory Stores, Burgess offers shoppers a complimentary, limited edition Autumn Tides print when they redeem $300 in same-day receipts during the entire month of October. Call 850-654-9771 for more information.
Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival ~October 22-23, 2010
American specialty beers from around the nation will be displayed for participants to sample, savor, and sometimes shun. Come together to learn about the more than 70 beer styles, and the different balances between taste, aroma and appearances. While guest stroll along the 40 plus brewers, the Village of Baytowne Wharf events plaza will host a variety of live music to keep everyone entertained. For more information call 850.267.8180 For the most up to date information and to purchase tickets visit baytownewharfbeerfestival.com
Vettes at the Village ~October 23, 2010
Happening at the same time as the 3rd Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival is Vettes at the Village! Take a break from all the sampling and walk up to the top of the hill. You’ll find the area’s best corvettes-brand new to antique! Corvettes will be shined to the max as these automotive icons zoom into the Village streets. Call 850.267.8180
Trick or Treat Street at Baytowne ~ October 31, 2010
Friends, fireworks, and frights! Come experience this family friendly Halloween event. Call 850.267.8180
Taste of the Beach ~ November 4-7, 2010
Taste of THE Beach – an annual food and wine celebration on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast – was founded in 2008 to showcase the area’s beaches, culture and restaurants, paired with unique wine events and a charity auction. As the presenting sponsor, Southwest Airlines will help expand awareness of Taste of THE Beach with a broader regional focus through its daily service to and from the area at the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. For more information and tickets please visit www.tasteofthebeachfla.com
Silver Sands Factory Stores Santa’s Arrival ~ December 4, 2010
Don’t miss the arrival of Santa at NOON on Sacred Heart’s AIRHeart Helicopter! Children are invited to dress up in festive holiday costumes and join Santa for a fun parade to the Courtyard for refreshments and complimentary photos. Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. For more information, call 850-654-9771.
Wednesday Night Concert Series ~ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Enjoy the continuation of the Wednesday Night Concert Series at 7 p.m. We’ll be scouting new talent from a variety of genres to bring into the Village and entertain our homeowners and guests. All performances are free and held in the Village Events Plaza. Call 850.267.8180 for concert line-up and more information.
Red, White and Blue Celebration, Thursdays ~ Harborwalk Village
Honring of our local heros, chidren’s activities, live entertainment, and a WWII vintage mini plane air show. Finale is a dramatic fireworks display over the Destin Harbor. Event starts at 7 p.m.FREE. Open to the public. Thru August 26
Coconut Radio, Saturdays ~ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
COCONUT RADIO is a three piece acoustic group that relishes the task of taking music (great music) from whatever source and making it their own. Fast rock becomes slow funk, folk becomes reggae, bluegrass becomes the blues…..all in good taste, and of course, good fun. Every Saturday from 7-9 p.m. thru August 28. FREE. Open to public. Subject to change based on weather.
Le Grand Cirque
Seen by millions of people around the world, this must see Cirque extravaganza has broken box office records all over the Globe including becoming the biggest ever selling shows in the history of the Sydney Opera house.
Le Grand Cirque is a jaw-dropping visual feast of breathtaking group acrobatics and white-knuckle stunts and has been described by the press as
“The Next generation of Cirque Du Soleil” (Southen Style)
Featuring more than 40 champion acrobats and performers from Brazil, Canada, Russia, Mongolia, Europe and China, the performers have been hand picked from around the globe for their amazing abilities and precision skill. The result is a fast-paced, heart-pounding spectacle that will astound you and keep you at the edge of your seats!
This spectacular production features, contortionists, tumblers, incredible aerial acts as well as the breathtaking Wheel of Death — one of the most dangerous circus tricks ever attempted, and so much more packed into a 2 hour extravaganza! Extravagant and mesmerizing, Le Grand Cirque is a spectacular experience the family will never forget.
Starting May 25-August 15, 2020, Le Grand Cirque will be performing at Grand Boulevard for the whole summer in its custom designed, air conditioned Italian tent which has been designed to hold just under 1100 people.
Best seats do sell fast so be sure to book your tickets now! Click here to purchase tickets!
Sunquest Cruises
| We are the area’s only fine dining entertainment yacht. We feature fresh gulf seafood, prime beef and much more, all prepared in our full service galley. One thing we’re sure of, our chef’s selections are always guaranteed to please.The party begins with our full service bar. Sip a martini, indulge in a tropical drink or choose from our extensive wine list. A children’s menu is also available for those under 10.Great for couples or large groups. Ticket price is $68 per person and $45.00 for children 10 and younger. Your ticket includes the 3 hour cruise on the Choctawhatchee bay, your 3 course meal, coffee, and tea. There is live entertainment and dancing on all our dinner cruises. |
