Events Calendar


2012 Calendar of Events ~ South Walton and Destin, Florida


Mardi Gras Kick Off Parade~February 4, 2012

Enjoy dazzling floats, colorful costumes, street performers, and float riders tossing handful of beads! Stay and enjoy live music on the Main Stage after the parade. Harborwalk Village, Destin.  2:00-6:00 PM. For more information email info@harborwalk-destin.com or call 850.424.0600

The Sandestin Gumbo Festival~February 18, 2012

The 23rd Annual Sandestin Gumbo Cook-off is back at The Village of Baytowne Wharf this year.  Spend the day sampling different varieties of Gumbo and vote for your favorite as
People’s Choice. Celebrity judges hold blind judging contests for the “Area’s Best” Gumbo. Best Display Award, will go to the business or restaurant with the most innovative booth. Enjoy family entertainment and live
music by Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe. Tickets: $15 in advance or $25 the day of. For details and to purchase tickets, visit www.sandestingumbofestival.com
Please purchase tickets early as this event usually sells out!

9th Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade~February 19, 2012

The Village of Baytowne Wharf would like to invite you to join them for the 9th annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade on February 19th!This year’s theme is Cruisin’ Canines:Fetch a Wave!
The streets will be filled with costumed dogs, with their sunglasses and swimsuits, and their humans throwing a myriad of throws, beads, and parade favors. Themed convertibles, small floats (especially pulled by
masters), golf carts, bicycles, and decorated wagons will be everywhere and Mardi Gras music will fill the air! Proceeds from this event will benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge.  To participate, click herefor
the application.

10th Annual Baytowne Bash Fat Tuesday Parade~February 21, 2012

Prepare to let your hair down on what many call the most festive day of the year, Fat Tuesday! “Laissez les bon temps rouler” (let the good times roll) with the 10th annual Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade rolling through Sandestin. The post-parade celebration continues into the night with street performers, “throws” tossed from balconies on Main St, and parties at various Baytowne establishments.  2012 Mardi Gras Parade Application!

Harborwalk Village Mardi Gras Celebration~February 21, 2012

Enjoy free red beans and rice from Poppy’s Crazy Lobster, street performers, and live music! March through the Harbor with your four-legged friends at the Party Animal Parade at 6:30. Join this wild and
vibrant Fat Tuesday celebration! Harborwalk Village, Destin.  6:00-8:00 PM. For more information email info@harborwalk-destin.com or call 850.424.0600

16th Annual HarborWalk Marina Destin Cobia Tournament~March 2-April 30, 2012

The 16TH Annual Destin Cobia Tournament presented by HarborWalk Marina is a month long event that attracts hundreds of anglers from Northwest Florida. The tournament provides anglers with a great fishing
experience and excellent payout. Cobia tournament kick-off party is Friday, March 2, 2012 and will be located in Emerald Grande Ballroom at 7:00 p.m. Entry forms and rules available at HarborWalk Marina or www.destincobiatournament.com . For more information, call HarborWalk Charters at 850-837-2343.

4th Annual HarborWalk Village Grogg Games & Irish Street Festival~March 17, 2012

Enjoy live Irish music by authentic bag pipers Irish dancers, classic Irish fare and authentic Irish beers will be available at HarborWalk Village restaurants. The 4th Annual Grogg Games will challenge
participants with Irish themed activities. Plus arts and crafts activities for the wee folks. The day promises to be fun and entertaining for the entire family. 12:00 noon – 11:00 PM. For more information email info@harborwalk-destin.com or call 850.424.0600

Annual HarborWalk Village Grogg March~March 17, 2012

“Sham-Rock” throughout HarborWalk Village where each venue will entertain with music and games. Get your Pub Passport stamped at all the participating venues throughout the Harbor and you’ll be entered for a grande giveaway! Live on the HarborWalk Village stage hot leprechauns will compete in the annual sexiest jeans contest this side of Dublin.  8:00- 11:00 PM. For more information email info@harborwalk-destin.com or call 850.424.0600

Visit with the Easter Bunny at Harborwalk Village~April 8, 2012

Hop down to HarborWalk Village for free face painting and crafts from 2-4. Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny on the Village Stage courtesy of HD Action Photography. For more information email info@harborwalk-destin.com or call 850.424.0600

Seabreeze Jazz Festival~April 18-22, 2012

Join us for the 2012 Seabreeze Jazz Festival April 18-22, 2011 at Pier Park, Panama City Beach, FL. Line up will be announced soon.
Tickets available through  www.seabreezejazzfestival.com

Spring Charity Fashion Show~April 19, 2012

Join Silver Sands for the most stylish event of the season, a Charity Fashion Show at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. Discover the hottest spring fashion trends while supporting local charities at this fashionable event that is free and open to the public. The event will include fashion, entertainment, raffles and much more. Be treated like a celebrity and enjoy front row VIP seating for a donation of $20 to the charity of your choice. Shoppers can also present receipts from purchases made between Thursday, April 19 to Sunday, April 22 to Shopper Services and Silver Sands will donate a percentage of sales to the participating charities. More details coming soon!

ANNIKA & Friends at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort~May 12-13, 2012

The inaugural ANNIKA & Friends at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will take place May 12 & 13, 2012 at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. Annika, along with her celebrity friends and
famous athletes, will join in an amazing weekend filled with golf, social events and fine dining.
On Saturday, May 12, the event will kick off with a cocktail reception featuring ANNIKA wines and dinner with Annika, celebrities and sports personalities. On Sunday, May 13,
the day will begin with a Mother’s Day Breakfast with Annika, followed by a golf clinic conducted by Annika with the assistance of several celebrities at the Raven Golf Club Practice Facility.
Sunday’s pro-am tournament will consist of 26 teams of four amateurs paired with a prominent celebrity, LPGA player, PGA Tour player or sports personality. The teams will play at Sandestin’s
Raven Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., and compete for great prizes.
Proceeds from ANNIKA & Friends at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort will provide support for the implementation of SPARK, the nation’s leading physical education program for
children, in selected elementary schools in both Okaloosa and Walton Counties in northwest Florida. For more information, tickets and event schedule visit http://annikaandfriends.com/

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.  Visit www.sunquestcruises.com for more information, calendar and pricing.

Click the below links for more event information:

Grand Blvd Sandestin Town Center
Silver Sands Factory Stores
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Destin Commons
The Beaches of South Walton
Seaside, FL
Harborwalk Village
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation

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