Celebrate Autumn in Destin!

Shhhhh..... don't tell anyone our little secret:

 

 Autumn is the BEST time to visit the Emerald Coast! 

 

 There are plenty of warm weather days left 

on our sugar white, sun-kissed beaches!

Photo:  Henderson Park Inn

 

It's not as crowded here in the fall.

There's plenty of room for sandcastle building.

Photo:  Henderson Park Inn

 You can allow your creativity run wild!

Photo: Henderson Park Inn

If you tire of sandcastle building or vegging out on the beach 

there are lots of things to do here during the fall.

Don't miss the PUTToberfest on September 30!

Destin Area Chamber of Commerce

 

 


Putt your way through 18 holes and a beer tasting during the area’s first ever PUTToberfest, presented by the Destin Area Sports Commission!  For more information or to reserve your spot, you may download the registration form or contact Risa Garner at (850) 837-2711 x2 or rgarner@DestinChamber.com

THE BIG AUTUMN EVENT is the Harbor Fest on October 2 & 3

at Destin's beautiful HarborWalk Village!

Photo: HarborWalkVillage

This festival will feature 3 days of family-friendly fun that will include music, art and local food vendors. Come celebrate the Destin Harbor and support local charities like Fisherman's Fund, Destin Fishing Museum and Alaqua Animal Refuge. For more information visit www.harborwalkdestin.com.

Don't forget the 62nd Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo 

the entire month of October!

More on this in my next post.

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Don't miss the Destin Seafood Festival September 17-19!

  The 32nd Annual Destin Seafood Festival

promises to be bigger and better than ever!

  This years' Destin Seafood Festival will be on the Destin Harbor in the Fishing Fleet Marina, 

City of Destin Royal Melvin Heritage Park, and Fisherman's Wharf!

Photo Destin Seafood Festival

 “This year’s poster, by Judy Shilligburg, displays a beautiful geographical view of Destin’s amazing coastline and intercostals waterways. A compass rose is also proudly displayed within the poster, with a heart in the middle. "This symbolizes no matter where you are, home is always at the center of the ‘World’s Most Beautiful Beaches’and within the Destin Harbor,” explained Judy Shillingburg, watercolor artist and owner of Special Touch Gallery. 

“This year’s poster also features award-winning sport fish, shrimp boats, and seasonal anglers, which have become synonymous with our reputation as ‘the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.’”

The theme for the official poster of the 32nd Annual Destin Seafood Festival was ‘Heart of the Harbor,’ in a nod to the festival’s new location right on Destin’s docks at the Destin Fishing Fleet Marina, City of Destin Royal Melvin Heritage Park, and Fisherman’s Wharf. 

Shillingburg’s entry was chosen from three entries in a vote by the Destin Area Chamber membership at the June 11 Business to Business Breakfast. This is her seventh consecutive win, eighth overall. The poster, along with other artwork by Shillingburg, will be available for purchase during the festival.

 Friday at 8 p.m.

Starship Starring Mickey Thomas 

performs the multi-platinum hits of

Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, and Starship. 

Billboard Top 40 hits include 

We Built this City,

Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,

Sara, and It’s Not Over Till It’s Over.

Photo Mickey Thomas

 Other entertainment includes 

Black Eyed Blonde, Donnie Sundal, 

The Blackbirds, The Forrest Williams Band, 

The Sal Salaz Project, and Jones and Company.

 

 Enjoy live music, arts & crafts, delicious seafood, and more on our beautiful Destin Harbor!
This change in location positions the festival amid Destin's fishing docks, and the change in dates makes it a true kick off to the Destin Fishing Rodeo, which takes place the entire month of October.

 Come join us for all the festivities!

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