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April
Annual - Emerald Coast Volleyball Week
Okaloosa Island
Fudpucker's Four Player Volleyball Tournament, volleyball clinic, players' party, and golf tournament.
800.447.7954
Pandora's Invitational Charity Auction
April 17, 2009
Emerald Coast Conference Center
To Be Held at the Emerald Coast Conference Center
33rd Annual Saturday in the Park Arts & Crafts Festival
April 25, 2009
Perinne Park in Valparaiso
The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will host this Saturday in the Park Arts & Crafts Festival at Perinne Park in Valparaiso. Talented artisans with an array of hand-crafted items, food vendors, entertainment and children's activities will be offered 9am-5pm. This is a free community festival. 850.678.2615
May
Annual - Destin "Week of Blessings" and Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Destin Harbor
850.837.6324
Annual - Gate-to-Gate Run/Walk
Eglin AFB
850.882.6801
Annual - Kite Fest and Beach Fun Fly
Okaloosa Island
Kite-making contests, stunt kite demonstrations, beach games
850.796.0102
ADSO 17th Southeast Regional Exhibit & 2008 ADSO Best in Show Winner Sid Kamerman
May 3, 2009 (Duration 33 Days)
Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries
The Southeast Regional Fine Arts Competition is an annual event at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries. This competition is put on by the Arts and Design Society and is a juried show, with cash prizes. The best-of-show recipient from the prior year is featured in a one person show in the Holzhauer Gallery. The 2008 winner, Sid Kamerman, will be featured this year. Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm. 850.729.6000
June
Annual - Billy Bowleges Pirate Festival and Torchlight Parade
Fort Walton Beach
850.244.8191
July
Annual - Independence Day at the Landing
Fort Walton Beach Landing
850.833.9500
August
Annual - Emerald Coast Poker Run -- Emerald Coast Foundation
Destin Harbor and Bay
Poker enthusiasts take part in the annual Poker Run, which takes participants through eleven stops including AJ's Club Bimini, Harbor Docks and Fudpuckers Beachside bar & Grill.
Annual - Boat Week -- Emerald Coast Foundation
Destin Harbor and Bay
From taking part in the "World's Largest in the Water Boat Party" to ski shows and sailing regattas, party goers enjoy a week full of events and celebrations.
Black History Arts Festival
August 28, 2009
Emerald Coast Conference Center
Cox Communications will hosts its annual Black History Arts Festival at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. This festival "celebrates our African American Heritage" and will feature art works and performances by area artists.
September
Round The Island Race
Choctawhatchee Bay
850.651.0105
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