What’s happening on the Emerald Coast this weekend?
Well friends, it’s Thursday, and we all know what that means; it’s almost Friday, the start of the weekend. The long holiday weekend last week has allowed this to come to us a little more quickly this week, so that’s a nice bonus. The only downfall is that this allows it to sneak up on you a little bit. There you sit, reading this blog thinking, ‘Oh no! It IS almost the weekend and I’ve made NO plans! Whatever will I do?’ Not to worry, we’re here to help! Check out this list of fantastic events happening this very weekend. There’s a ton of great stuff to choose from, so you’re plan-less weekend problems are solved!
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Multi-day Events
The 4h Annual Fall Flair Arts and Crafts Festival will be bigger and better than ever this year! This event will be held at Destin United Methodist Church Life Center Friday, September 7 from 9am – 5pm and Saturday, September 8 from 9am – 3pm. Art vendors will come from near and far to showcase their finest handcrafted items from artwork to furniture. A bake sale will offer a variety of homemade goodies you just can’t pass up, and the Soul Café will be open if you’d like to grab a delicious lunch. Bonus! This event is FREE and open to the public.
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The Emerald Coast Home Show will be held at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island September 8-9. Over 90 vendors from the home and health industries will be on site offering super discounted specials and more. Heath care evaluations will include chair and back massages, dental and sleep evaluations, chiropractic evaluations, vitamin, nutrition, and weight loss advice, skin cancer spot checks and more. Over $10,000 in door prizes and freebies will be given away at this event, which is FREE and open to the public.
Friday, September 7
"Inspired by Peter Max" Opening Reception and Gallery Show at the Arts and Design Society of Fort Walton Beach will be held at the gallery from 6-8pm. The exhibition of art, in any medium, is based on the works of Peter Max, known for his iconic bright posters and art in the 1960's and '70's. Admission to the reception and the gallery is FREE and open to the public. If you miss the reception, the show began September 4 and will run through September 29.
Saturday, September 8
The Camp Walton School House will be having its 100th Birthday Party this year! Everyone is invited to join the celebration. The theme of the day is the time period in which the structure functioned as a school: 1912 – 1936. There will be an old-fashioned party with decorations, cake and ice cream! There will also be live music, games such as 3 legged races, educational exhibits on inventions, toys and newspaper headlines from the time period. Antique cars will be on Heritage Park grounds, and there will be old-fashioned photo opportunities and shopping for schoolhouse-related items. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet Fort Walton Beach’s founding families whose ancestors attended the school and learn about the past. Admission to all museums at Heritage Park and Cultural Center will be FREE this day.
Sunday, September 9The Gulf Coast Gospel Extravaganza, hosted by Gayla Jones-Singleton will feature performances by God’s Child, Chevon Corlew-Coleman, Lady Cossie Crosswhite, Williams Brothers & Company, Brothers United, and Funny Man-Squaretite Mike. The concert will be held at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Center. Doors open at 4:30pm and the show starts at 5pm.
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As always, have a fun-filled, sun-filled and BEACHY weekend! After all, Life’s A Beach!
-The Life’s A Beach crew
