Friday, October 4, 2019

Emerald Coast Events | October 2019




October is truly a special time here on the Emerald Coast. The weather starts to cool, sunsets are somehow even more remarkable than usual, and some of the best events of the year take place. If you haven't made a visit here this year – now is the time! If you're lucky enough to be local, enjoy it all! 

FESTIVALS & HAPPENINGS:
When: October 4th-6th
Where: Harborwalk Village @ Destin Harbor
Description: Come out to the world's luckiest fishing village for a great weekend of seafood, live music, and family fun. More than 70,000 locals and visitors are expected to attend, and this three-day festival will be filled with great seafood and live entertainment on the Destin Harbor. Free admission. 
Friday, October 4th, 4 pm - 10 pm 
Saturday, October 5th, 10 am - 10 pm 
Sunday, October 6th, 11 am - 4 pm

Panama City Beach Oktoberfest
When: October 4th-6th
Where: Panama City Beach @ Aaron Bessant Park
Description: Enjoy three days of German and locally brewed beer, food, music, as well as activities for kids and families. The event will feature a massive tent decorated like the authentic Oktoberfest tent in Munich, Germany, as well as two outdoor beer gardens and a VIP section under the tent. Enjoy three days of fun!
Oct 4 | 5 - 11pm 
Oct 5 | 11am - 11pm 
Oct 6 | 11am - 5pm
Purchase tickets at https://pcboktoberfest.com/
Walton County Fair
When: October 7th-12th
Where: Walton County Fairgrounds
Description: The Walton County Fair 2019 takes place October 7-12 at the Fair Grounds in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Lots of family fun for the week! For info including a schedule of events, rides, pricing, youth activities, contest entries, live entertainment, and more visit: http://waltoncountyfair.com/home.
Adults | $5 
Children Ages 6-12 |  $3 
Children 5 & under | Free
Armbands $15-$18


When: October 11th
Where: Gulf Place on 30A
Description: Come on out and kick off the weekend 30A style. Enjoy live music from Heritage Band while you meander the beautiful green of Gulf Place, tantalizing your taste buds with all the best BBQ creations from local restaurants and chefs. 100% of this event's proceeds will benefit The Sonder Project and support their mission to end extreme poverty through high-impact, sustainable solutions. 
Tickets will be available at the door: 
Adults | $35 
Children 6-12 | $12 
Children 5 & Under | Free 
VIP Tickets (include: VIP tent, open bar & lounge seating. If still available) -$125

When: October 11th-12th
Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf @ Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Description: Time to roll out the barrel and discover unique suds and ales! The main event will feature more than 200 domestic and international craft beers available for sampling. Brewery representatives will be available at the event, offering an opportunity to learn about the different types of lagers and ales from a variety of styles. Live entertainment will be also featured during the festival with Luke Langford Band from 2-4pm, and then The Shakedown from 4:30-6:30pm. Cheers! To purchase tickets visit: http://www.baytownebeerfestival.com/
Boggy Fest
When: October 18th-20th
Description: The annual festival honoring the mullet began in 1976 as a small event unheard of outside of Niceville. Today, Boggy Fest is one of the South’s most celebrated festivals and in 2011 was named one of the top 12 food festivals in the nation. 
Friday, October 18th 5:00 PM to 12 Midnight 
Saturday, October 19th 10:00 AM to 12 Midnight 
Sunday, October 20th 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM 
 Get your Pre-Sale Tickets now! www.BoggyFest.com/Tickets/
When: October 19th-20th
Where: Watersound Origins
Description: The Flutterby Festival, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, celebrates its 26th year of the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through our area with art activities, live music, theatre, and dance performances, art exhibits, and a butterfly parade! Click here for more info!


Animoré | A Weekend Benefit for the Love of Animals
When: October 18th-19th
Where: Future Home of Alaqua Animal Refuge
Description: Alaqua Animal Refuge invites you to the first annual weekend festival in celebration of and for the love of animals. Animoré will take place on the grounds of Alaqua Animal Refuge's future home in Freeport, Florida. The weekend showcases two events: The 6th Annual 100 Point and Cult Wine Dinner and the Inaugural Barn Jam. Don't miss out on this incredible event to benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge's capital campaign to build their new facility! All proceeds of this event will be matched thanks to the Dugas Family Foundation, so your dollars count double for the animals! To find out more about the weekend and get your tickets, learn about our incredible line-up, and the generous sponsors who are making it all happen, visit: https://www.animore.org



When: October 19th
Where: Grand Boulevard
Description: Emerald Coast Magazine holds the annual Reader’s Choice Poll for the best restaurants, shopping, services, entertainment and businesses along the Emerald Coast. Join the Emerald Coast community as the 2019 winners will be on display at Grand Boulevard for the 20th annual Best of the Emerald Coast celebration. The public is invited for an evening of food, fun, fashion, and entertainment – including food, beer, wine and drinks from the winning restaurants. Click here to purchase tickets.
General Admission | $40 in advance | $50 week of event 
VIP | $100 in advance | $115 week of event



Sweet Sunday: Pumpkins & Primrose
When: October 20th
Where: The Henderson
Description: Sweet Sunday: Pumpkins and Primrose will give the community the opportunity to experience fashion, family, and flavors of fall at The Henderson. The epicenter of the event will be a newly added pumpkin patch provided by The Village Church for guests to purchase a pumpkin to take home. The pumpkin patch will also adorn an oversized decorated backdrop to give local residents a place to bring their kids and take fall-themed family photos to commemorate the season. There will be a grand prize raffle featuring a deluxe stay at The Henderson including room accommodations, spa treatments, and meals at their pristine restaurants. Along with The Henderson package, the grand prize will also include exclusive items from every vendor in attendance. Raffle tickets will be on sale at the event and one hundred percent of the proceeds from the raffle will benefit The Sonder Project.


 WEEKLY EVENTS:

Farmer's Markets
Every Saturday @ Seaside & Grand Boulevard
Every Sunday @ Rosemary Beach


















If you're looking for some indoor activities to do check out our additional blog post: 10 Things to Do Indoors In Destin. 

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