25 historical listings for 2026. Showing page 2 of 2. The archive uses Destin's local date (2026-11-03) 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.
Fly 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.
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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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