Top Events for May 1st - 8th

The Emerald Coast is breathtakingly beautiful in the spring, and May has the warm days and cool nights that are just perfect. Here are a few of our top picks for the first week of May…

5 Cinco de Mayo at HarborWalk Village

The fiesta begins at Destin Harbor Boardwalk with the Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl. Make your way down the docks and enjoy exclusive drink specials all night long! Tickets are only $10, and proceeds benefit Emerald Coast Chivers and Chive Charities. For more information, visit harborwalkdestin.com.

5 The 59^th Annual Blessing of the Fleet 

The Blessing of the Fleet has been a Destin tradition for over 59 years. Held at the Destin Fishing Fleet Marina, the Pastors from area churches stand on a barge together as the boats line up in the harbor. Each boat is then blessed for safe sea passage and a bountiful harvest for all captains, crew, and passengers. A fish fry on the dock follows the blessing.

5-8 Burning Up the Beaches

Come out to Destin Commons to support a great cause and check out some rare and antique automobiles at this classic car show! Proceeds benefit The Arc of the Emerald Coast. For more information, visit burningupthebeaches.com.

7-8 28th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival

Over 125 artists will fill Grand Boulevard’s Town Center with a variety of fine art. Live music, food, beverages, and kids activities also help make this three-day celebration one of the best of the season! For more information, visit artsquestflorida.com.

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