Big names in sports and entertainment will travel to the stunning beaches of Northwest Florida for the 17th Annual South Walton Celebrity Golf Classic, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2013. The premier celebrity golf tournament raises funds for the Working Warrior Nation, which helps the country's veterans find meaningful employment and achieve economic independence.
Celebrate the new school year at the biggest Back to School Backpack Bash on Friday, September 13, 2013. Hosted by Abrakadoodle Remarkable Art Education, this family friendly event is open to the public and will take place at the Abrakadoodle studio at the Destin Commons from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Come out and join beach-loving locals and the Walton County Tourist Development Council for the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup 2013 on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. We all can do our part to help keep Walton County’s beaches clean and pristine. Join us at the following beach access locations:
Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) is once again hosting their unique fundraising event November 9-30, 2013. Now in its sixth year, the annual Cottages for Kids takes place on the East Long Green in Rosemary Beach.
Harbor Docks recently hosted their 28th Annual Caddyshack Classic Golf Tournament and Annual Auction, which proved to be the most successful event to date raising $59,805 for local charities - Take A Kid Fishing Day and Destin Harvest. The two-part fundraiser began on Friday, August 23, 2013, with the Caddyshack Classic 18-Hole Golf Tournament at Emerald Bay Golf Club and continued through Saturday, August 24, 2013, with the 28th Annual Auction on the Big Deck at Harbor Docks.
Hard Rock Café of Destin will host a fundraiser on Setptember 27 at 6:30 to benefit Building Homes for Heroes. This event will help to provide a local wounded veteran, Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Deslauriers and his family with a new home. Attendees will enjoy food by Hard Rock Café, music by the band Continuum and a silent auction. Special guests include Retired Ranger PFC Todd Blackburn who served in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia (Blackhawk Down) and Maryann Makekau, author of When Your Dad Goes to War, Inspirational Speaker, and Founder of Hope Matters.
The Back Yard of Love is a beautiful and quaint little hidden gem in Grayton Beach. Situated on the grounds of Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse, under a canopy of old, majestic oaks, this cozy spot is the perfect place to enjoy Sunday brunch, a cold mimosa, and some sweet tunes.
The Artists at Gulf Place kick off a new event called the “Artist Bazaar” beginning on September 7, occurring every week on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Artist Bazaar at Artists at Gulf Place will be a marketplace of local artists, craftspeople and artisan vendors. The weekly event will be held throughout the entire year, and seeks to highlight the art and culture of the colorful community of Gulf Place to both locals and visitors of South Walton.
Make plans to join friends in Rosemary Beach for an evening with James Farmer - Southern author, gardener, floral and interior designer, cook and garden-to-table lifestyle expert. James is a young, fresh voice for his generation with expertise about incorporating elegant seasonal garden living into your life, either on a grand scale or modest budget. James is Editor-At-Large for Southern Living Magazine and has appeared on NBC’s Today.
Watercolor Tennis and Seaside Tennis are teaming up to hosting the Third Annual Love All Round Robin Tennis Tournament benefiting Food For Thought Outreach. The tennis tournament will be held on the courts of both resorts on Saturday, September 21.
Last year, the Love All Round Robin gained a lot of traction and in addition to raising thousands of dollars for FFT in just a matter of hours, helped bring awareness to an organization that not only serves Walton County, but also most recently expanded to help children in the Destin area.
