Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) celebrates the cultural arts by expanding and enhancing the offerings of its annual Festival of the Arts set for October 27-29.

This year’s event kicks off on Friday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. with the Arty Kick-Off Party on the Henderson Beach Resort’s Piazza Plaza. Award-winning oil painting artist Kathy Schumacher will paint live, while guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres, creative cocktails by Black Sheep Tequila, live music by Coconut Radi, and a cash bar. Tickets to the Arty Kick-Off Party are $75 per person (includes two drink tickets).

Mountainfilm on Tour returns to WaterColor Inn & Resort’s Marina Park Amphitheater Nov. 3-4, with films that reflect Mountainfilm’s themes of exploring cultures, preserving environments and promoting adventure, while using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.

Big brassy news! Grammy-nominated brass sensation Trombone Story and his band, Orleans Avenue, will electrify audiences with his special fusion of funk, soul, and R&B at Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s highly-anticipated Gala Event.

This one-night-only benefit set for Saturday, Nov. 4 at Hotel Effie in Sandestin begins with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by a gourmet dinner in the Juniper Ballroom curated by executive chef Matthew Krueger and a must-not-miss live performance by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

Off the Bucket List is a luxurious, newly renovated 3,593 sf home located in Seaside. Follow the path backwards, even before the start of Seaside, to a time and place in South Walton memory.

Down Island has recently introduced Fall Fridays with late night live music from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (no cover) every Friday night this fall.

Late night goers will enjoy food from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. including seasoned goldfish, andouille corn dogs, smoked fish dip, fried pickles and of course, Janca Juice (a signature drink created in memory of Chef Brannon Janca)! The restaurant closes at 2:00 a.m.

Taster tickets are on sale now for the 9th Annual Eggs on the Beach Big Green Egg Cooking Competition to be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach.

Tasters enjoy unlimited bites, and receive five votes to vote for their favorites and award the 2023 People’s Choice Awards.

The Fall Pompano Beach to Bay Grand Slam Fishing Tournament kicks off on September 30th with A PARTY starting at 5PM!

Free and open to the public with live music all night. $50 tournament registration will land you an entry into the tournament, a bad to the bone newly designed tournament sweatshirt, and a $20 food voucher!

BIG DADDY O TAKES THE STAGE AT 5PM.
AUSTIN MOODY @ 8PM.

The Stinky's Fall Pompano Beach to Bay Gand Slam Tournament begins October 1 at Stinky’s Bait Shack. Anglers may weigh in fish 10AM-6PM daily through Saturday, October 28th.

Time to roll out the barrel and discover unique suds & ales! The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin presents the 15th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest on October 6th & 7th, 2023. American specialty beers from around the nation will be available for participants to sample and savor.

The Market Shops will host its Eighth Annual Bloody Mary Festival, benefiting Habitat for Humanity - Walton County, on Saturday, October 14.

The annual event, powered by Step One Automotive Group, will feature unlimited tastes of South Walton’s most creative and innovative bloody marys, made with Distillery 98’s Dune Laker Vodka, served by the finest establishments along the Emerald Coast.

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) will usher in the fall 2023 cultural arts season with something new ... and salty!

The first-ever Salt Water Music Fest, presented by Salt Water Vacations and MKAF, brings Destin music lovers a sensational three-day music showcase celebration to raise funds and awareness for MKAF — Destin’s champion of the cultural arts for all.