During
this final weekend of April, the Emerald Coast is bustling with a variety of
events ranging from music and wine festivals to a cobia tournament and a Bulls
on the Beach event. Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel
for the latest updates on local weather conditions.
The Life's A Beach crew
wishes everyone a safe and beachy, spring weekend! Enjoy!
April 22-26
17th Annual Seabreeze Jazz
Festival
Panama City Beach
This
foot-tapping event is taking place at the Aaron Beasant Park Amphitheater,
adjacent to Pier Park in Panama City Beach. Tickets are available for single
and multi-day admission online at BreezeJazzFestival.com or by phone at
800.595.4849.
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| Photo credit: Panama City Beach Jazz Festival Experience 2015 Facebook event page |
April
23-26
South Walton Beaches
Wine & Food Festival
At
this fun-filled festival, over 800 wines and winemakers from around the world
gather to celebrate the best in wine and food to benefit the Destin Charity
Wine Auction Foundation. Visit SoWalWine.com for more information.
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| Photo credit: South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival Facebook page |
Friday, April 24,
2015:
April 24-25
Bulls on the Beach
Okaloosa Island
April 24-25
31st
Annual Navarre Fun Fest
Come on out to this exciting weekend event for non-stop
entertainment with arts and crafts, a children’s area, fireworks, 5K run, food
and more! Check NavarreChamber.com for complete details on this event.
April 24-26
15th
Annual Musical Echoes Flute, Art and Cultural Festival
Downtown Fort Walton
Beach
Enjoy the soothing and inspirational sounds of the Native
American flute music and be inspired by the colorful, rhythmic dance
performances, the art, and the crafts at the festival. Traditional Indian fry
bread and other delicious food will be available. Visit MusicalEchoes.org for
more information.
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| Photo credit: Musical Echoes Facebook page |
Saturday, April 25,
2015:
39th Saturday
in the Park
Perrine Park/Heritage
Museum and Gardens in Old Valparaiso
This popular springtime community festival is held to
benefit the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida in Valparaiso. It features
live entertainment, artisans, traditional craft demonstrations, amusement and
activities for children, including pony rides and old-fashioned horse and
carriage rides along the bayou. There will also be antique cars, food and fun.
To learn more, visit Heritage-Museum.org or call 850.678.2615.
Earth Day Beach
Cleanup
The Emerald Coast beaches get a clean sweep from hundreds of
happy volunteers during Earth Week in April each year. Volunteers can gather at
Beasley Park on Okaloosa Island, Henderson Beach State Park in Destin or Beach
Access #3 on Santa Rosa Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach. Volunteers receive a
free T-shirt.
Choctawhatchee Estuary Family
Festival
Fred Gannon Rocky
Bayou State Park, Niceville
Time: 11 a.m. – 4
p.m.
The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance and Mattie Kelly
Environmental Institute will jointly host the 8th Annual Mattie
Kelly Estuary Family Festival.
Sunday, April 26,
2015:
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
March-April, 2015
2015 HarborWalk Marina 18th Annual Cobia
Tournament
The
tournament takes place at HarborWalk Marina, located on the Destin Harbor, just
minutes away from the intracoastal waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. The
tournament ends April 30 at 8 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.
