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Events in Destin-Fort Walton Beach
It’s always the best time of the year to visit Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Mild temperatures and warm gulf waters make the area enjoyable no matter the season. And with a running lineup of exciting local events and festivals, there’s always something to do in Destin-Fort Walton Beach!
April 25, 2026
Tommy Norred’s Choctawhatchee Challenge
Join us the last Saturday of April for a first…
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April 24, 2026 - April 26, 2026
25th Annual Musical Echoes Native American Flute Festival
Musical Echoes Flute Festival is a premier Native American Flute,…
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April 24, 2026 - April 26, 2026
Fort Walton Beach Nationals 2026
DMI premiered 31 years ago, a product of…
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While beachgoers can lay out on the sand, shoppers can stroll down the HarborWalk Village and savor plates of Gulf-to-Table seafood. What will you do in Destin-Fort Walton Beach?
Savor the Coast + Make an Impact: 2026 Emerald Coast Open Restaurant Week
Savor the Coast + Make an Impact: 2026 Emerald Coast Open Restaurant Week By Emily The spring time in Destin-Fort Walton Beach not only brings beach days, shorts + flip-flops, and families together, it also brings the entire Gulf Coast together for an important cause. This award-winning destination hosts one…
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Ease Into the Weekend in Destin-Fort Walton Beach
Ease Into the Weekend in Destin-Fort Walton Beach By Dakota The weekend begins the moment you roll into Destin‑Fort Walton Beach Your home base for the adventure? Henderson Beach Resort, perched right on the sugar-white sand and overlooking Henderson Beach State Park. After checking in, you head straight…
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Exploring the Earth’s Last Frontier: SS United States Set to Launch Unprecedented Artificial Reef Research
Exploring the Earth’s Last Frontier: SS United States Set to Launch Unprecedented Artificial Reef Research By Emily DESTIN–FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Much of the ocean remains unexplored, often described by scientists as the Earth’s last frontier. Soon, just offshore of Destin–Fort Walton Beach in the crystal-clear waters of the…
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