16th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival
Friday, Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 12, 2-5 p.m.
American specialty beers from throughout the nation will be available for participants to sample and savor. The grand, craft beer tasting event on Saturday, Oct. 12, will feature more than 200 domestic and international craft beers available for sampling. For tickets, visit baytownebeerfestival.com. Live Music: Friday, 6-8 p.m.: Duchess; Saturday: 2-5 p.m.: Below Alabama
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.
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.
Saints Markella and Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Festival
Oct. 18, 4 – 8 p.m. | Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Oct. 20, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Saints Markella & Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Transport yourself to Greece, sit under a canopy, enjoy delicious food with family and friends, while music and dancers provide you with enchanting entertainment. The parishioners of Saints Markella and Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church will host the annual Greek Festival, Oct. 18-20 at Saints Markella and Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (104 Bryn Mawr Blvd.), from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday the 18th, and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday the 19th, and 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, the 20th. You will enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of Greece.
Though the Church is the home to parishioners of many different ethnic backgrounds, this remains a marvelous opportunity for the community of the Panhandle to. There will be music, Greek dancing, vendors booths, children’s activities and, of course, some of the most delicious Greek food (prepared by loving hands) for your enjoyment. Not to be missed are the scrumptious desserts, to be enjoyed with a Greek coffee. All are welcome to attend. Visit www.greekfestfwb.com/ or contact the church office at 850-244-0822.
Wicked Triple Fun Run!
Oct. 19-20
Runners…be a part of the Wicked Triple Fun Run 5K (5:30 p.m.), 10K (7:30 a.m.) and Half Marathon (7:30 a.m.) October 19-20 hosted by the Northwest Florida Track Club (NWFTC) and Run With It. The 10K runs through the neighborhoods surrounding downtown Fort Walton Beach starting and ending at Ferry Park on Hughes St. with awards ceremony immediately following. The 5K course will run along Beachview Dr. in Cinco Bayou, start line is across Eglin Parkway from AJ’s on the Bayou, with awards ceremony and after party immediately following. The Half Marathon starts and finishes at Ferry Park on Hughes St. with throw down immediately following. Food, drinks and live music! Cost is 10K $40, 5K $35, and Half Marathon $80 or all three for $145. Participants in all three races receive a finisher’s medal and a special edition long sleeve shirt! Online Registration closes Thursday, 10/17 at midnight. Or register on race day or packet pick up Friday, Oct. 18, 4-6 p.m. at Run With It, Fort Walton Beach. Day of race registration and packet pick up will be at each race start approximately 1.5 hours prior. To benefit the rubberized track project at Fort Walton Beach High School, register and obtain more information at RWI or active.com)
https://www.active.com/fort-walton-beach-fl/running/distance-running-races/wicked-triple-fun-run-2024.
Arty Kick Off Party | Festival of the Arts
October 25 | 6 p.m. | Henderson Beach Resort | Piazza Plaza | Destin
This year’s 29th annual celebration of art, food, music and family fun begins on Friday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. with the Arty Kick Off Party on the Piazza Plaza Henderson Beach Resort. Mix and mingle with Festival artists, watch award-winning featured guest artist Melanie Moore paint live, view enjoy live music by Coconut Radio, light bites, creative cocktail by Black Sheep Tequila and cash bar. $50 per person (includes two drink tickets for cash bar); MKAF members save 10%. Proceeds benefit MKAF and its ArtsReach community outreach education initiatives.
29th Annual Festival of the Arts
October 26 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — October 27 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
MKAF Cultural Arts Village | Destin
The Festival of the Arts, produced by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), is a celebration of art, music, food and family fun. Head to the Cultural Arts Village in Destin Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to browse original artwork by more than 100 premier artists from across the U.S. (and Europe!). Watch live artist demos, hear live music, enter the art drawing, purchase souvenir Festival merchandise, enjoy hands-on creative children’s activities, street performers, snap a keepsake “masterpiece” photo, savor food truck fare, sip beer, wine, Bloody Mary’s and more. Join in the festivities by casting your vote for the People’s Choice Award (Saturday). FREE admission. Proceeds benefit MKAF and its ArtsReach community outreach education initiatives.
Eggs on the Beach!
Nov. 2 | 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Seascape Towne Centre
Eggs on the Beach is celebrating its 10th Anniversary Nov. 2, and is partnering with two well-known brands—Tony Chachere’s Seasonings and Angel’s Envy—to enhance the cooking competition. Presented by Bay Breeze Patio, the beloved annual event will include more categories for cook teams to compete in, and more opportunities for tasters to sample delicious bites and beverages. Held at Seascape Towne Center in Miramar Beach, cook teams will be smoking, grilling and baking their favorite dishes on the Big Green Egg while tasters sample the delicious bites and vote for their favorites, while supporting two local causes—Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and Food for Thought. Taster tickets: $50 in advance; $60 day of. Visit www.EggsontheBeach.com.
