Roman Street in Concert
Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Christ the King Episcopal Church
480 N. County Highway 393 | Santa Rosa Beach
Acclaimed guitarists and brothers Noah and Josh Thompson blend classical, gypsy jazz, Latin, contemporary jazz and nuevo flamenco influences in a captivating performance that kicks off the church’s fall concert series.
Admission is free. Visit christthekingfl.org.
Pairing and Sharing Wine Dinner
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Rosemary Beach Town Hall | Rosemary Beach
Sip, savor and support the community during an elegant evening benefiting Caring & Sharing of South Walton. Guests will enjoy a multicourse dinner prepared by Swiftly Catered, with each course paired with wines from Napa Valley’s Jessup Cellars.
Proceeds support Caring & Sharing’s food assistance, financial assistance, mental health counseling and case-management programs for Walton County neighbors in crisis.
Tickets are $250 per guest or $2,000 for a reserved table and must be purchased in advance. Visit caringandsharingsowal.org/events or email carly@caringandsharingsowal.org for tickets and sponsorship information.
Sacred Harp Musical Conversation
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 | 1 p.m.
Christ the King Episcopal Church
480 N. County Highway 393 | Santa Rosa Beach
Learn about the history and development of Sacred Harp music, a traditional American art form, during a presentation by Joanna Ellis. Guests will also enjoy a practical introduction to shape-note singing led by Kristin Wendland.
Admission is free. Visit christthekingfl.org.
Emerald Coast Community Singers: Celebration of American Music
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 | 3 p.m.
Christ the King Episcopal Church
480 N. County Highway 393 | Santa Rosa Beach
Celebrate America’s musical heritage while commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The concert will feature works by Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, William Dawson and Duke Ellington, along with traditional American and patriotic songs. Audience participation is encouraged.
Admission is free. Visit christthekingfl.org.
Battle for the Buckle
Wednesday–Sunday, Sept. 23–27, 2026
Harbor Docks | Destin
The 2nd Annual Westonwood Ranch Battle for the Buckle brings together anglers, business leaders and community supporters for four days of competitive fishing, camaraderie and giving back.
Tournament highlights include a $10,000 winner-take-all White Marlin prize and $2,000 prizes for Catch and Release, Heaviest Tuna, Heaviest Wahoo, Heaviest Dolphin and the Junior Angler Youth Division. A $1,500 Daily White Marlin Jackpot is also available.
Daily and Overall Calcutta registration takes place Sept. 23, with 10% benefiting Westonwood Ranch. The boat entry fee is $1,000. Boats should register by Sept. 23; tournament T-shirt sizes may not be guaranteed for entries received after Sept. 1.
The tournament supports Westonwood Ranch and its mission to empower teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through life-skills education, workforce development and meaningful employment opportunities.
Register at westonwood.org/battleforthebucklefishingtournament. For additional information, contact tournament director Joe Donovan at (850) 572-3695.
14th Annual Fore Her Golf Outing
Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 | Check-in at 8 a.m.; tee time at 9 a.m.
The Links Golf Club at Sandestin
Golfers of every skill level are invited to think pink and hit the links for a great local cause. Presented by Emerald Coast Hospice Care, the outing includes a Bloody Mary Bar from Ruby Slipper Cafe, breakfast from Chick-fil-A, 18 holes of golf, the popular “Dress Like a Lady Hole,” food at the turn and an after-party featuring lunch, music, prizes, giveaways and raffle drawings.
Funds raised help Fore Her offset living expenses for local breast cancer patients undergoing treatment along the Emerald Coast.
Early BIRDIE registration is available through Sept. 1 for $175 per golfer or $700 per team of four. After Sept. 1, registration increases to $200 per golfer or $800 per team.
Register at foreher.org/golfouting. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are also available; contact Amy Walsh at amy@foreher.org.
Cabaret at Seagar’s: An Evening with New York Voices
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.
Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood
Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents an intimate evening with Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble New York Voices as part of the group’s farewell tour, The Four and Only. Peter Eldridge, Kim Nazarian, Darmon Meader and Lauren Kinhan will celebrate 40 years of vocal jazz with inventive arrangements and seamless harmonies spanning jazz, pop and Brazilian influences.
Tickets are $375 per person and include valet parking, a sparkling-wine reception, a multicourse dinner with wine, gratuity and the performance. Proceeds benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s music education and community engagement programs throughout Northwest Florida.
27th Annual Emerald Coast Home & Boat Show
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE | Fort Walton Beach
Explore more than 51,000 square feet of exhibits featuring over 100 indoor vendors, boats, home-improvement products, healthcare services, local businesses and pet-rescue organizations. Visitors can take advantage of special home-show pricing, end-of-season boat discounts and more than $20,000 in door prizes and giveaways.
Admission is free. Life Media is proud to sponsor this two-day community event.
Vendor and sponsor spaces are available. Contact Wes Fell at (850) 353-2832 or wesfell@cox.net. Learn more at ParadisePromotionsFL.com.
11th Annual Bloody Mary Festival
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Market Shops
Raise a glass to more than a decade of one of the Emerald Coast’s favorite fall events. Guests ages 21 and older can enjoy unlimited tastes of creative Bloody Marys prepared by area restaurants, bars and caterers, along with local food samples, live music, champagne, craft beer, seltzers, a cigar bar, SEC football, a photo booth and exclusive shopping.
Attendees can vote for the People’s Choice Award, while local celebrities and food critics select the overall and Best Accoutrement winners. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity–Walton County and its work to provide stable, affordable housing for local families.
Purchase tickets at themarketshops.com/bloody-mary-festival.
Walton County Fair 2026
Monday–Saturday, Oct. 12–17, 2026
Walton County Fairgrounds | DeFuniak Springs
Celebrate more than a century of agriculture, youth, hard work and hometown pride at the Walton County Fair. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Tradition. Built for the Future,” honors the past, celebrates today and inspires tomorrow.
Enjoy livestock shows, home arts and exhibits, rides and attractions, live music, fair food and vendors for the whole family.
Join the tradition, be part of the future and make new memories with the community that grows together.
10th Annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival
Thursday–Sunday, Oct. 15–18, 2026
WaterColor and locations throughout South Walton
Sip, savor and celebrate during four unforgettable days of exceptional wine and cuisine at the Harvest Wine & Food Festival, produced by the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation.
The festivities begin Thursday with intimate Harvest Wine Dinners at restaurants and venues throughout South Walton. Friday’s Harvest After Dark brings elevated wines, unexpected pairings and culinary creations to Cerulean Park. Saturday features the signature Grand Tasting, followed by a spirited Jazz Cocktail Brunch on Sunday.
Proceeds benefit the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation and its mission to help children in need throughout Northwest Florida.
Tickets are on sale now. Visit dcwaf.org/harvest-festival for the complete schedule and ticket information.
Destin Songwriter Festival
Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–25, 2026
Destin
Music, memories and mission come together during the Destin Songwriter Festival, which continues its partnership with Operation Song for a second consecutive year.
Operation Song pairs veterans, active-duty service members and military families with professional songwriters who transform their stories into songs. This year, the organization aims to write 250 songs with 250 veterans in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Ticket purchases, sponsorships and other festival support help raise awareness and funds for Operation Song and its work to help service members and their families heal, preserve their legacies and share their voices through music.
Purchase tickets or learn more at DestinSongwriterFestival.com.
The Next BIG Thing 2026
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Professionals, entrepreneurs, executives and emerging leaders from across the region will gather for one of the Emerald Coast’s premier business and leadership conferences.
Attendees can hear innovative ideas, build valuable connections and explore new opportunities. Vendor booths, sponsorship packages and Early Bird tickets are available.
For vendor information, sponsorship details, tickets or additional questions, contact Gabrielle Hamilton at gabrielle@waltonareachamber.com.
