4th Annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival
Sept. 21 | 12-3 p.m. | Destin Harbor
The 4th Annual Burgers, Bourbon, and Beer Festival is back bigger and better than ever on September 21 at the Destin Harbor! Not only will you indulge in mouth-watering burgers, sip on smooth bourbon, and enjoy ice-cold beer, but you’ll be supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.
-Food Only/Under 21: $40 Includes (1) armband for unlimited food samples.
-General Admission: $65 Includes (1) armband for unlimited food samples and (7) tickets for alcohol samples.
-VIP Ticket: $100 Includes (1) armband/lanyard for unlimited food samples and unlimited beer/bourbon samples. PLUS: Exclusive early admission (11am-12pm) to the event, VIP lounge with a private bar, BBB t-shirt, and exclusive small-batch bourbon tastings. For tickets: https://bit.ly/2024BBBFest.
2024 International Coastal Clean Up
Sept. 21 | 8-10 a.m.
Join others for the 2024 International Coastal Clean Up event, Sat., Sept. 21, from 8-10 a.m. There will be clean-up contests with fun prizes, free event t-shirts and a free post clean up breakfast served at some of our favorite local restaurants. Locations: The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island; The Crab Trap/James Lee Park; The Surf Hut; June White Decker Park; and Henderson Beach State Park. Complimentary breakfast will be provided at The Boardwalk, The Crab Trap and The Surf Hut clean up locations. Bring your own bucket, mesh bag, gloves and trash grabbers! Don’t forget your water bottle and sun protection! Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdi5GSvDq5LqPViCjTHS2jPof8mqKKISUF_NTLK8NHET3O7Hg/viewform.
Alaqua’s Animoré Weekend Features the Bluegrass Barn Jam
Sept. 21
Held at Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, the Bluegrass Barn Jam features an outstanding lineup of nationally and regionally recognized Bluegrass acts, set to perform across multiple stages on the beautiful and expansive Alaqua property. Music enthusiasts and animal lovers alike are invited to enjoy Bluegrass’s rich, soulful sounds in a picturesque outdoor setting. Gates open at 1 p.m.; Outdoor Music Festival begins at 1:30 p.m. Also enjoy a variety of food trucks, beverages, a silent auction and plenty of opportunities to interact with animals. An exclusive VIP section will be available, offering prime seating and complimentary food and beverages during the evening performances on the Main Stage, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Bring your chairs for the daytime performances to ensure a comfortable experience; it’s a rain-or-shine event.
General Admission Ticket: $50; General Admission Kids Ticket: $25; VIP Ticket: $200
Purchase at https://secure.givelively.org/event/alaqua-animal-refuge-inc/animore-weekend.
Toast on the Coast
Sept. 27-28 | Henderson Beach Resort
The Junior League of the Emerald Coast (JLEC) hosts its second annual Toast on the Coast Friday and Saturday, September 27-28, at Henderson Beach Resort to benefit its mission and help support its community impact projects such as the Child Clothing Project, which annually clothes 300-400 children in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Every ticket purchased will help dress a local child in need with the Child Clothing Project.
Starting at 6 p.m. Friday night, Head Chef Tyler Simmons will curate an intimate, five-course meal with wine pairings hand-selected by Sommelier, Christopher Matthew.
Main event: Saturday, 4 p.m.; 3 p.m. early VIP entry. Enjoy a variety of culinary treats, refreshing craft beers, wine, spirits and music.
Tickets: $120 for Friday VIP dinner. Main Event General Admission tickets are $50 early bird pricing; $60 beginning Sept. 1st. Tickets include free parking at Village Church and shuttle service. Upgraded VIP experience $100 per ticket early bird pricing; $110 after Sept. 1st. For tickets: toastonthecoast2024.eventbrite.com.
Lightwire Theatre’s Dino Light!
Oct. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin
Join Destin Life Oct. 5 for Northwest Florida Ballet’s kick-off to its 2024-2025 season with Lightwire Theater’s Dino Light, 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Grand Boulevard’s Coastal Culture Art, Entertainment and Events at Grand Boulevard in North Park. Free and open to the public, this original story features a famous scientist with magic powers who brings a friendly dinosaur to life. Dino Light is brought to you by Season Production Sponsor, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, and Season Signature Sponsors, Life Media and NFB’s Official Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Provider, NFBJS Foot & Ankle Surgeon Dr. Sonya Ahmed. Season subscriptions on sale now. Visit https://www.nfballet.org/dino-light to learn more.
The Market Shops 9th Annual Bloody Mary Festival
Oct. 12 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | The Market Shops at Sandestin
Local bars and restaurants will be serving the finest Bloodys on the Emerald Coast, made with Distillery 98 Dune Laker Vodka. Along with plenty of delicious drinks, there will also be live music by Catalyst, football, cold beer, local food from merchants, shopping and so much more! Tickets $60 in advance; $75 at the door.
16th Annual Baytowne Beer Fest!
Friday, Oct. 11 – Saturday, Oct. 12 | Tickets on sale now | BaytowneBeerFestival.com
American specialty beers from around the nation will be available for participants to sample and savor and, of course, live music!
The main event on Saturday, Oct. 12, 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.
Main Event: Saturday, Oct. 12 | 2-5 p.m. | Baytowne Wharf Events Plaza
$50 general admission; Tickets include admission to the Saturday Beer Tasting event from 2-5 p.m. only. Enjoy live music by Below Alabama from 2-5 p.m. Grand Craft Beer Tasting | VIP
Beer From Around Here: Friday, Oct. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Baytowne Wharf Events Plaza
Local breweries feature their products for a more intimate night of learning about craft beer culture. Restaurants in The Village showcase their best dishes – combining unique lite bites with the many complimentary flavors of a good brew. Live music by Duchess from 6-8 p.m.
Limited tickets available. $65 general admission. Tickets include admission to Friday’s event from 6-8 p.m. only. Saturday VIP tickets: $90.
2-Day Ticket: $110 general admission for Friday and Saturday. Tickets include admission to Friday Night’s Beer From Around Here Event from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday’s Grand Tasting Event 2-5 p.m.
A portion of the proceeds benefit Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and Sandestin Foundation for Kids.
DCWAF 8th Annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival
Oct. 17-20 | Grand Tasting – Cerulean Park – WaterColor | Santa Rosa Beach
Step into a world of culinary delight at the Harvest Wine & Food Festival, an annual event hosted in WaterColor by the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), October 17-20. This four-day celebration features an array of exquisite wine dinners, the renowned Grand Tasting, a delightful cocktail brunch and much more. For tickets, visit dcwaf.org.
