16 historical listings for 2026. Showing page 1 of 1. The archive uses Destin's local date (2026-10-26) and each listing's end date. Dates reflect the saved guides or the later audited event sheet. Older external pages may now display a newer season; a calendar link is labeled as such.
31st MKAF Festival of the Arts
Mattie Kelly Dugas Pavilion Green / Cultural Arts Village, 4323 Commons Drive W / Destin
The 31st Festival of the Arts brought more than 100 juried artists to Destin for a weekend of original artwork, demonstrations, live entertainment and children’s activities. Admission and parking were free at the Mattie Kelly Dugas Pavilion Green.
Saved source: dot-events-audit-2026-10-24GulfScarium
Gulfarium, 1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE / Okaloosa Island / Fort Walton Beach postal address
Gulfarium’s Halloween weekend paired marine-life presentations with scheduled trick-or-treating and scavenger hunts. Costumed children ages 3–12 received free entry, limited to two children for each paying adult; it was not free admission for the whole family.
Saved source: dot-events-audit-2026-10-24HarborWalk Village Halloween Spooktacular
HarborWalk Village, 34 Harbor Boulevard / Destin
HarborWalk Village’s October 24 Halloween celebration featured waterfront trick-or-treating, a DJ party and a silent disco. The destination’s event listing scheduled the program from 3–8 p.m., with harbor fireworks at 8 p.m. followed by fire spinning.
Saved source: dot-events-audit-2026-10-24Rodeo 5K
This 3.1-mile run and walk started at Clemente E. Taylor Park and followed a flat route through historic Destin. The 8 a.m. race supported the Miss Destin Scholarship Fund and local charities, with an awards gathering afterward at AJ’s.
Saved source: August 2026 guide in GitDestin Seafood Festival
The Destin Harbor Boardwalk hosted a three-day seafood festival with vendor shopping, live music and food from local businesses. General festival entry was free, while the smaller VIP seafood-tasting experience required a separate ticket.
Saved source: August 2026 guide in GitEmerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
The 2026 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic combined offshore sportfishing with dockside activity at Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina. The organizer’s revised schedule ran through June 22, with the final weigh-in from 4–8:30 p.m. and awards at 9 p.m. that Monday.
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Saved source: Original 2026 events article snapshotRock by the Sea
Rock by the Sea’s 2026 charity music gathering ran from April 29 through May 3 at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. AL’s Beach Club and Floyd’s Shrimp House hosted a lineup that included Sister Hazel, Welshly Arms and Emerson Hart of Tonic.
No event-specific link was saved in the original guide.
Saved source: Original 2026 events article snapshotFudpucker's GatorFest
GatorFest at Fudpucker’s mixed alligator shows, music, vendors and children’s activities with a gator-tail cooking competition. General admission was free for the May 2 event; optional tasting tickets cost $30 for adults 21+ or $15 for under 21 food-only admission.
Saved source: Original 2026 events article snapshotFood Truck Festival
FoodeesFest brought a three-day food-and-culture festival to the Fort Walton Beach fairgrounds. The organizer advertised more than 40 food trucks and vendors alongside artisans and crafters, making this a food-focused outing outside Destin city.
No event-specific link was saved in the original guide.
Saved source: Original 2026 events article snapshotCARE on the Coast TurtleFest
The 2026 CARE on the Coast TurtleFest brought music, food, art and animal encounters to the Gulfarium in support of sea-turtle rescue and rehabilitation. Its ticketed program included food and drinks, family activities and opportunities to meet Gulfarium animals.
No event-specific link was saved in the original guide.
Saved source: Original 2026 events article snapshotJoe Bonamassa's Sound Wave Beach Weekend
Joe Bonamassa’s inaugural Sound Wave Beach Weekend brought three nights of blues-rock performances to Miramar Beach on April 10–12, 2026. The organizer’s recap names Bonamassa, Gov’t Mule, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Grace Potter and others, alongside daytime beach activities.
No event-specific link was saved in the original guide.
Saved source: Original 2026 events article snapshotFly Into Spring Kite Festival
Kitty Hawk Kites’ Fort Walton Beach Fly Into Spring festival filled the shoreline with large show kites and stunt-flying demonstrations. The free April 4–5, 2026 event ran from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and offered instruction for visitors who wanted to try flying a kite.
No event-specific link was saved in the original guide.
Saved source: Original 2026 events article snapshot7th Annual International Festival
The seventh International Festival at Fort Walton Beach’s Landing Park combined entertainment, food and vendors representing cultures from around the world. The free March 21, 2026 community event ran from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. and supported local nonprofit United for a Good Cause.
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Saved source: Original 2026 events article snapshot8th Annual Mac & Cheese Festival
The eighth Mac & Cheese Festival paired chef-created comfort-food tastings with a fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. Held at Destin Commons on March 15, 2026, it offered separate general, children’s and Very Important Cheese ticket options.
Saved source: Original 2026 events article snapshotMattie Kelly Arts Center: Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing in Concert paired a screening of the remastered film with a live band and singers performing its soundtrack. The March 10, 2026 presentation at Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville was scheduled for 7–9 p.m. and included an encore party after the film.
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Saved source: Original 2026 events article snapshotNorthwest Florida Ballet: Alice in Wonderland
Northwest Florida Ballet closed its 2025–26 season with its premiere of Jill Eathorne Bahr’s Alice in Wonderland. The full-length ballet combined company dancers and international guests with projected scenery, with performances March 7 at 7:30 p.m. and March 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Mattie Kelly Arts Center.
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Saved source: Original 2026 events article snapshot