The Emerald Coast Vacation Guide - (Page 9) JUNE spring Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival and torchlight Parade Food vendors, arts and crafts, music, entertainment, and a fireworks display on Friday. Billy Bowlegs Armada landing and mock battle Saturday afternoon. Parade Monday night. 850244-8191 SEPTEMbER Greek Fest Greek dishes and live entertainment. Emerald Coast Conference Center, 850-244-0822 destin Festival of the arts Juried fine arts show with artists from around the country. Children’s activities tent, student art exhibit, live entertainment, and bistro café. Henderson Beach State Park, 850-650-2226 dog daze Doggie square dancers, field events, kids’ activities, specialty vendors, and demonstrations. Socialized dogs, non-retractable leashes, proof of rabies vaccination only. Fort Walton Beach Landing, 850-664-6246 NOvEMbER annual thunderbird Intertribal Powwow Native American traditional song and dance festival with storytellers, flute players, gospel singers, Hawaiian dancers, vendors, and craft competition. 850-884-9125 my First tri 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, and 2.5mile run. Postal Point, Eglin AFB, 850-882-6801, www.active.com round the Island race Sailors from around the country compete in the 100-mile race around Santa Rosa Island. Race begins on the Choctawhatchee Bay, through Destin’s East Pass, the Gulf of Mexico, and back down the Intracoastal Waterway. 850-651-0105 kids’ day at the landing Free activities and displays for kids. Fort Walton Beach Landing, 850-833-9576 annual mid-Bay Bridge run/ Walk 4.5-mile race over the Mid-Bay Bridge. 850-6782323 JULY Independence day at the landing Live music, entertainment, children’s activities, and fireworks display. Fort Walton Beach Landing, 850-833-9500 destin deep Water shark tournament The Destin History and Fishing Museum hosts the five-day tournament at the Destin Harbor. One cash prize per angler per division. Call 850837-6611 for information. the nutcracker NW Florida Ballet and NW Florida Symphony Orchestra perform this classic. The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 850-729-6000 EVE nts Pinfish tournament Children up to age 14 are invited to participate at the Rodeo Docks behind AJ’s on Destin Harbor. Free registration, bait provided, free T-shirts to the first 50 participants. Adult supervision required. Sponsored by the City of Destin and AJ’s Seafood Restaurant. 850-650-1241 Independence day Celebration and duathlon 5K run followed by 200-meter swim. Afternoon games with prizes, space walk, clown, free watermelon, and live music. Lincoln Park in Valparaiso, 850-729-5402 OCTObER destin seafood Festival Nationally known music acts, arts and crafts expo, foods from local restaurants. Morgan Sports Center, 850-837-6241 AUGUST emerald Coast Boat Week Proceeds from Saturday’s Poker Run, the largest benefit run in the country, go to local children’s charities. Also a Harbor Bash, Fun Run, Captain’s Party and World’s Largest Boat Party. 850-2433800 dECEMbER annual destin Holiday on the Harbor Enjoy the lights of historical Destin Harbor on scheduled boat cruises and shop at the HarborWalk’s Kris Kringle Mart. 850-837-6241 destin Fishing rodeo Daily, weekly, and overall prizes in several categories. Destin Harbor, 850-837-6734 Boggy Bayou mullet Festival Annual food festival with arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities, local music, and national headliners. Niceville, 850-729-4008 Holiday doggy Fashion show Dress your pooch for the holidays and parade down Main Street, or just come to watch. Judging and prizes. Destin Commons, 850-337-8700 annual Festival latino Enjoy folkloric presentations, Latin American foods, international music groups, cultural exhibitions, arts and crafts, vendors, and more at the Emerald Coast Conference Center on Okaloosa Island. 850-837-8505 or 850-420-4232 kidz on the Coast Family Fall Festival Enjoy clowns, face painting, and more! Destin Commons, 850-337-8700 annual destin Harbor Boat Parade A fleet of decorated boats parades around Destin Harbor. 850-837-6241 E m E r a l d C o a s t Va C at i o n G U i d E w w w. d e s t i n - f w b . c o m http://www.active.com http://www.destin-fwb.com
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