Our Top Picks for October 10-12 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

This fall weekend is full of an assortment of events, ranging from a haunted house to a fun festival for dogs! 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!

Friday, October 10, 2014:

The DARK Haunted House

Destin Commons

4000 Legendary Drive

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.

The DARK 8^th Annual Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Haunted House will be held at the old Hard Rock Café location in Destin Commons. Tiptoe through the haunted maze of darkness. The hauntings will take place nightly Oct. 11, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 31. Tickets are $10. This is not a haunted house for the faint of heart. Small children are not recommended.

Saturday, October 11, 2014:

Dog Daze

Lisa Jackson Park

318 Miracle Strip Parkway

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

To download the Dog Daze 2014 registration form, visit www.FWBChamber/DogDaze.

Sacred Heart Guild to Host 4^th Annual Emerald Coast Duck Regatta

The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

9300 Emerald Coast Parkway

Destin

The Emerald Coast Duck Regatta will benefit the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast Guild. On October 11, approximately 4,000 ducks will begin their race across the Lagoon at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Prizes will be awarded to the owners of the first ducks to cross the finish line, including a $5,000 prize for first place. For in-depth details of the event, please visit www.DestinChamber/DuckRegatta.

Sunday, October 12, 2014:

6^th Annual Sugar Sands Charity Golf Classic

Oct. 12-13

307 Kelly Plantation Drive

Destin

Time: 6:30 p.m.

The pre-registration party will be held at Tommy Bahamas restaurant on Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. The golf tournament will be held at Kelly Plantation Golf Club in Destin. The event is being held in order to raise vital funds to help feed, clothe and care for the foster children living at The Children’s Neighborhood. Lunch and check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a shot gun start at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13. Dinner will follow at Tuscany Italian Bistro at 6:30 p.m. Please call 850.864.4242 for more information or visit www.FWBChamber/SugarSandsCharityGolfClassic.

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

Our Top Picks for June 6-8 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

ARGH! This weekend is all about pirates and their booty as Fort Walton Beach celebrates its 59^th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival Thursday through Saturday! Don your eye patch, bandana and other pirate swag and come out and enjoy the festival with hundreds of others! For current weather updates, be sure to check weather.com or tune in via television to The Weather Channel.

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

Friday, June 6, 2014:

Concerts at the Landing – Heritage

The FWB Landing

139 Brooks Street

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 6-8 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair, picnic and your friends out to this musical event on Friday evening. Heritage will put on a show-stopping performance for all to enjoy. For more information, please visit 1021thewave.com. 

Saturday, June 7, 2014:

40^th Billy Bowlegs 5K

Fort Walton Beach High School

400 Hollywood Boulevard

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 10:30 p.m.

The 40^th Annual Billy Bowlegs Midnight Run will start and finish at FWB High School. The event will be followed by an incredible after party at Liza Jackson Park. Sign up at active.com. NWFTC.com

BBSD Roller Derby Presents: Pirates of the Flat Track-Battle of the Black Eye

Northwest Florida Fairgrounds

1958 Lewis Turner Boulevard

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 7-9 p.m.

Come out and watch your local roller derby girls play their game! It’s a family friendly event, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $12 at the door and children under 12 get in for free.

Beach Brawl SK8R Dolls Roller Derby Bout

Northwest Florida Fairgrounds

1958 Lewis Turner Boulevard

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 6:30 p.m.

North Light Marina to Host Signature Fishing Tournament

North Light Marina

113 John Sims Parkway

Niceville

Time: Scales open from 2-5 p.m., payouts at 7 p.m.

The 2014 North Light Red Snapper Challenge gives anglers the chance to enjoy some of the best fishing of the shortened, federal water snapper season while competing for cash payouts and prizes. Entry cost is $159 per team of up to 5 anglers, with additional anglers charged $35 each. Teams can register to compete in several red snapper categories as well as optional lady, youth and king mackerel divisions. For more information, and to register your team, please visit NorthLightChallenge.com or call 850.516.0709 or 850.678.2836.

Rock the Docks LIVE

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 7-9 p.m.

Every Saturday night throughout summer, come out for great concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage! All concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, please e-mail info@harborwalk-destin.com or call 850.424.0600.

Sunday, June 8, 2014:

Sunday Cinema at The Village of Baytowne Wharf

The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

9300 Emerald Coast Parkway

Destin

Time: 8 p.m.

The Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic is This Month!

What: Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic

Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

When: June 20-24, 2012

Calling all anglers! If there’s one fishing tournament you don’t want to miss this year it’s this one! Ranked as one of the top 10 Big Money Tournaments in the WORLD the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic is the fastest growing tournaments on the Gulf Coast. Hosted by the #1 resort destination in the South and timed to coincide with the peak of blue marlin season in one of the most productive fisheries in the United States, this tournament is sure to knock the socks off of any sport fishing enthusiast. Target species include blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, spearfish, tuna (blackfin, bigeye and yellowfin), dolphin and wahoo. All billfish are released except for blue marlin measuring over 103-inches

 

This annual event offers something for everyone. Angling teams can enjoy a full painter’s palate of excitement from the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, to red-hot billfish action, to cool green cash. While on shore, teams and their families can enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities including shopping, dining, golf, tennis, night life, plenty of kids activities, and more!

You won’t want to miss the spectacular night time weigh-in event on Saturday night. This event is free and open to the public allowing spectators and participants alike the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of the biggest catch and discover the 2012 tournament winners. The three heaviest weighed blue marlin, dolphin, tuna and wahoo are eligible for cash awards, as are the three teams entered in the Release Division, and the top three crews in the Crew Division. Awards will be presented to the top overall; release, lady and junior anglers, and the top overall release team will have the honor of having its name engraved on the Magnificent Blue Perpetual Trophy.

For more information on the tournament, visit the official Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic website.