Additional Events
Annika and Friends at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort - May 12-13 | |
This inaugural event brings hall of fame golfer Annika Sörenstam to South Walton. Through the Annika Foundation and partnering with SPARK a wine reception and dinner party will kick off on Saturday, May 12th. Sunday, May 13th will include a golf clinic and round of golf with Annika and her celebrity friends at Sandestin’s Raven Golf Club. The day will end with top county star, Darius Rucker performing a concert on the North Park Lawn at Grand Boulevard. |
Sandestin Gumbo Festival - February 18 | |
Spice up your President’s Day weekend and head to the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort for some family-friendly, Cajun-style food and fun at the 23rd Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival in the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Gumbo-lovers can sample gumbo from the area's best restaurants and chefs and cast their votes for the “People’s Choice” award winner, while celebrity judges will award the “Area’s Best,” all against the backdrop of live Cajun music and the tranquil Choctawhatchee Bay. |
Wine & Dine in Paradise - April 27-28 | |
Wine enthusiasts will enjoy patron dinners, a reserve tasting and auction as part of the 7th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction weekend, benefiting local children’s charities. The weekend of patron dinners, walkabout and silent auction culminates with a spirited live auction offering rare and distinctive wines, spectacular trips and other incredible one-of-a-kind items. Learn More |
Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach - June | |
Now in its 5th year, the increasingly popular Digital Graffiti expands in 2012 from one to two evenings. International digital artists transform the white-stuccoed resort neighborhood of Alys Beach into a living work of art. Attendees can meet the artists at the open air Salon and attend various art workshops, hosted by Alys Beach in conjunction with the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County. |
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic - June 20-24 | |
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is home to the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classis, now in its 10th year. This family-friendly event features parties, concerts and fireworks, in addition to great fishing. Ranked as one of the Top 10 “big money” tournaments in the world, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic is the fastest growing billfishing tournament along Florida’s Gulf Coast. |
Sandestin Music Festival - August 10-12 | |
A cross-section of country and rock's most acclaimed songwriters and performers return to the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort for the 3rd Annual Sandestin Music Festival. Various venues throughout the Village of Baytowne Wharf will showcase numerous musicians throughout the weekend, with the weekend's main headline acts showcased at the Village Events Plaza. |
Sandestin Triathlon, August 18 | |
The 26th Annual Sandestin Triathlon will lure 700 participants for a half-mile swim in the Gulf of Mexico, a 20-mile bike along the coast, and a 4-mile run through the 2400-acre Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast. |
Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival & Vettes at the Village - October | |
Beer connoisseurs can sample more than 100 domestic and international craft beers while viewing over 100 of America’s favorite sports cars on the Grand Lawn during the 5th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. |
Seeing Red Wine Festival - November | |
The 22nd Annual Seeing Red Wine Festival at Seaside is four days of fabulous wine, paired with great food and live music. Enjoy the intimate Vintner’s Dinner, exclusive Al Fresco Reserve Wine Tasting, expansive Grand Tasting, sparkling Celebration of Bubbles – or all four! |
17th Annual Hilton Sandestin Beach (Christmas) Basketball Blowout at Freeport High School - December 27-30 | |
Every year,24 High School Basketball Teams (16 boys teams and 8 girls teams) from throughout the Southeast engage in 37 games over a 4 day period. |
