What’s happening on the Emerald Coast
this weekend?
The first
official weekend of summer is upon us, and it is shaping up to be a beautiful
weekend here on the always stunning Emerald Coast. With a wealth of exciting
activities and events happening all weekend long, you can be sure that you and
yours can kick the summer off right with a little time spent along our
glittering shores. Remember, there’s always something happening on the Emerald
Coast. We’ve outlined a few of this weekend’s happenings below, but don’t
forget to check out our “Emerald Coast Weekly Events” blog to find out what
else may be going on.
While you’re out
there having fun, be sure to take lots of pictures and send them to your
friends at Life’s A Beach! There’s nothing we love more than seeing folks
enjoying our lovely little piece of paradise. Upload your photos here: http://lifesabeachllc.com/upload_photos.htm
Multi-Day Events
Come out for the Emerald
Coast Blue Marlin Classic from June 20-24. This annual event offers something for
everyone. For the angling teams, there are the deep blue waters of the Gulf of
Mexico, red-hot billfish action, and cool green cash. A wide variety of
recreational activities will be offered at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
and The Village of Baytowne Wharf. The spectacular night time weigh-ins are
held at the Baytowne Marina at Sandestin and are open to the public.
Join the North
Light Yacht Club and Marina for the 2012 Burning
Up the Bayou Fun Run – the ultimate bike and boat run. This two-day event will
kick off with a pre-run social event on June
22, and will be followed by a multi-stop tour of local businesses in
Niceville and Fort Walton Beach by boat or by road on June 23. Stops include L.J. Schooners in Bluewater Bay for a beach
party, Scully’s on the Bayou for a bikini contest, and then back to North Light
Yacht Club and Marina for a Hollywood after-party featuring cocktails, hors
d’oeuvres and a live performance by the Emerald Coast Blues Brothers.
Friday, June 22
Friday evening is a great time to take that special someone out to a delicious dinner overlooking the water.
Saturday, June 23
Head out to the
Fort Walton Beach Landing 10am-7pm for the Latin Salsa Festival, a Caribbean-style music festival featuring
live Salsa music and dancing, Puerto Rican folkloric dancers, Caribbean food
vendors, arts and crafts and souvenirs. Adult and children’s activities will be
available throughout the day. Admission is free but donations are welcomed.
The Reeds Diamond Dash will kick off at
10am at HarborWalk Village in Destin. Take advantage of FREE registration and
enter for your chance to win a $10,000 diamond ring from Reeds Jewelers –
participation is limited so sign up now! During the Dash, teams of two will
answer riddles and complete challenges right from their cell phones as they
follow clues through the downtown area. Win or lose, it sounds like a fun day
spent with someone special! ReedsDiamondDashDestin.com
Sunday, June 24
Have a bright,
beautiful, and beachy summer weekend!
-The
Life’s A Beach crew
