Our Top Picks for October 3-6 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

This weekend into next week is filled with big events, ranging from the Destin Seafood Festival and Destin Fishing Rodeo to South Walton Fashion Week! For current weather updates, be sure to reference weather.com or tune in via television to The Weather Channel.

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a safe and BEACHY weekend! Enjoy!

October 1-31, 2014

66^th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo

Behind AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar, on Destin Harbor

The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages. Below are some facts about the month-long event:

- Open every day in October

- The rodeo is free to anglers fishing aboard a registered boat in the rodeo

- Weigh-ins take place everyday on the docks at AJ's from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

- The event is open to private and charter boats.

- Fishing on pier, bridge or jetties is free for anglers 14 years of age and younger

- A $25 fee is required for anglers 15 and over

- Over 30,000 anglers compete throughout the month of October

- Over $100,000 awarded in cash and prizes

- Daily, weekly and overall prizes

- Junior, Teen, Ladies and Senior divisions

Virtually every game fish is recognized with awards during the rodeo. Whether you're trolling inshore for king mackerel, offshore for marlin and sailfish, or fishing the deep bottoms for red snapper and grouper, you'll be in the running for prizes. To learn more about the rodeo and to check updates on the most recent weigh-ins, be sure to visit DestinFishingRodeo.org.

Friday-Sunday, October 3-5, 2014

36^th Annual Destin Seafood Festival

Destin Harbor Boardwalk

The 36^th Annual Destin Seafood Festival kicks off this Friday at 4 p.m. at Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Festival highlights include fresh, local seafood, live music on multiple stages, artist and craft vendors, kids’ zones, family fun, a fireworks show and much more! The venue extends along the water from HarborWalk Village at the foot of the Destin Bridge all the way to Heron Harbor. The venue showcases the Destin Charter Fishing Fleet and the action of the 66^th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo, which will continue for the entire month of October. The festival is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family along for an exciting weekend centered on great food and fun! For more information on the Destin Seafood Festival, please visit DestinSeafoodFestival.org.

Saturday, October 4, 2014:

Fall Nighttime Corn Hole Tournament

Twin Oaks Horseshoe Pits

Corner of Hwy. 85 N and College Boulevard

Niceville

Time: 5 p.m.

All ages and skill levels are welcome to join in on the corn hole fun with two divisions available for sign up—masters and beginners. You have the chance to win cash prizes! Sign-ups and warm-ups are 4-4:45 p.m. with the tournament beginning at 5 p.m. Register early online and save. All proceeds benefit the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida. Bring your chairs and coolers, and come enjoy the fun! For more information, please visit FWBChamber.org/events.

8^th Annual Blue Jean Ball

Covenant Hospice

220 Eglin Parkway

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 6 p.m.

Uptown Station Family Movie Night Series, Featuring Toy Story 3

Uptown Station

99 Eglin Parkway NE

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Join the movie fun every other Saturday night at Central Park for Uptown Station’s Family Movie Series in the Park! All movies begin at dusk (approximately 7:30 p.m.) and are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring blankets, chairs and cuddle up for a family friendly movie. Movies always depend on the weather, so be sure to check the Uptown Station Facebook page for the latest updates on showings. Facebook.com/UptownStation

Sunday, October 5, 2014:

Some Sunday Brunch spots in and around Destin:

Crab Island Cantina, Destin Harbor CrabIslandCantina.com

Harry T’s, Destin Harbor HarryTs.com

Angler’s Beachside Grill, Okaloosa Island Boardwalk AnglersGrill.com

McGuire’s Irish Pub, Destin McGuiresIrishPub.com

Monday, October 6-12, 2014

South Walton Fashion Week

Grand Boulevard

600 Grand Blvd. Ste. 203

Destin

South Walton Fashion Week is a large-scale, multi-day event that takes place along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast to celebrate high fashion by featuring dynamic events. Proceeds benefit The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County’s Arts Education Program. Emerging Designers who apply and are selected as finalists will showcase their designs on the Emerging Designer Runway and a winner will then be selected by a fashion panel of distinguished judges. For more information, visit DestinChamber.com/events/South-Walton-Fashion-Week.