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Sip & Science: Mardi Gras
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the good times roll. We're bringing Mardi Gras magic to this Sip & Science, and you don't want to miss this night…
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Events in Destin-Fort Walton Beach showcase all that is unique and special about life on the Gulf. Travelers come for fun, sun, sand ― and maybe a drink in hand. From festivals showcasing fine tequilas and tacos to fishing rodeos, life here is a beach.
Lots of events in Destin-Fort Walton Beach highlight our symbiotic relationship with the Gulf of Mexico. It’s what gives us a sense of place.
This sentiment is especially true in Destin, “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” In the fall, celebrate the bounty of the sea during the annual Destin Fishing Rodeo that lasts all October long. The rodeo kicks off with the Destin Seafood Festival the first weekend in October, complete with a carnival atmosphere along the wooden docks of the Destin Harbor.
Fort Walton Beach evokes its rich history within its large festivals. First, Fort Walton Beach holds the premier Native American Flute Festival each spring, paying homage to the area’s earliest residents. Then in the summer, Fort Walton Beach remembers the days of large sailing vessels and privateers with the annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival. A swarth of boats drop anchor at the Landing, where the festival is set up on the grassy knoll shaded by ancient oak trees.
Across the bridge, events on Okaloosa Island celebrate fun in the sun, any time of year. Winters in Destin-Fort Walton Beach are mild, however, the water in January gets a bit colder with water temperatures in the 15-20 C or 60-70 F range (down from mid-July highs of 30 C or 86 F). That’s why winter events like the annual New Year’s Day Pelican Plunge at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island is such a cool blast, though nowhere near an arctic one.
No matter the reason or the season, events in Destin-Fort Walton Beach celebrate beach life. Whether you come to discover something new or continue a longstanding tradition, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Okaloosa Island welcome you with open arms. We have that whole Southern Hospitality thing going for us. Explore our events to help plan your next trip.
FEATURED EVENT
Sip & Science: Mardi Gras
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the good times roll. We're bringing Mardi Gras magic to this Sip & Science, and you don't want to miss this night…
Read moreJoin Captain Pam for a day trip aboard our new Trimaran, Nice Tri. All her day trips offer the ability to swim, snorkel, look for dolphins or watch the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico in Destin, Florida.
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