What’s happening on the Emerald Coast this weekend?
It’s going to be a great weekend for fun in the sun here on the beautiful Emerald Coast. Get out and enjoy a picturesque golf course, take a scenic bicycle ride along the coast, rock the night away at a spirited concert, or make a difference to a local charity. If you don’t see any events that tickle your fancy, there’s always a gorgeous beach waiting, whether you want to relax on the shore, go for a swim, reel in the catch of the day, or take a ride on the wild side with area watersports, these beaches offer a wealth of opportunities for your enjoyment.
Multi-Day Events
Enjoy the beautiful Emerald Coast sunshine on the greens of the Fort Walton Beach Yacht Club at the 9th Annual Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic, the Air Force Enlisted Village’s major local fundraising event. Proceeds benefit military widows in need residing at Eglin Air Force Enlisted Village.
For a beautiful tour of the coast come out to the
Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour. This weekend bicycle event is designed for all road cyclists. Participants will get a chance to bike ride along pristine beaches, including a rest stop in charming Seaside.
Friday, May 18
The Expand Your Horizons Lecture Series, a presentation describing geocaching and a unique geocaching adventure created by Florida Public Archaeology Network that will take you through Northwest Florida’s history and archaeology. Lecture is from 6-7 p.m. at the Heritage Park and Cultural Center in Fort Walton Beach.
Head out to the Fort Walton Beach Municipal Auditorium at 7 p.m. as the Emerald Coast Community Band Presents “An Evening in the Wild West.” The concert will feature a medley of folk lore, television and movie music, all with a Western flair. Proceeds will be donated to Covenant Hospice.
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Saturday, May 19
The Emerald Coast MUDRUN for Orphans starts at 10 a.m. The MUDRUN has something for everyone. Warrior track for hardcore fitness enthusiasts, challenger track for beginners, one mile kids run, family and friends group teams, costume contests, live bands, kids play zone, concessions and food vendors. The MUDRUN is a Heart of the Bride fundraising event to raise money to care for orphans in Africa, Haiti, and Ukraine. For more information on Heart of the Bride, visit
HeartOfTheBride.org.
The White Wilson Medical Center Little Black Dress Event will take place at the Emerald Coast Convention Center from 6-10 p.m.
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| Photo from TasteOfCountry.com |
Sunday, May 20
Come rock with JT Hodges at his HarborWalk Village concert this Sunday! His original sound and infectious melodies make him a force to be reckoned with in the country music scene.
Have fun out there, and as always, keep it beachy!
-The Life’s A Beach crew
