Events

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is preparing for fun in the sun with a memorable summer lineup of offers, special events and savings up to 25 percent on accommodations this season.
 
Sandestin’s location on the picturesque Emerald Coast reports average summer high temperatures in the 80s and lows in the 70s, making for comfortable beachside fun for families and guests of all ages. The resort is offering a variety of summer deals and discounts this season including:
 

South Walton residents and beach lovers are expected to join hands on the beach in Gulf Place on Saturday, May 16, to help raise awareness to protect our shores and embrace clean energy.

The annual Hands Across the Sand/Land gathering will take place at noon on Saturday on the beach at the Ed Walline Park beach access in Gulf Place. Check in is at 11:00 a.m.

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents the 20th Annual Concerts in the Village music concert series Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. (May 7 through July 2) at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin. The come-as-you-are music showcase staged in the heart of the Destin’s Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village has become a popular summertime tradition for Northwest Florida locals and visitors.
 

Get ready to sample delicious fare from some of Northwest Florida's leading restaurants during Pier Park’s “Taste of the Beach” on Saturday, May 16, from 2-6 p.m. The beachfront culinary tasting event will entice visitors with a variety of good eats, as well as live entertainment by Forrest Williams Band and Boukou Groove.
 

Nick’s Seafood Restaurant in Freeport will hold their 10th Annual Old Nick’s Redfish Round-Up on May 16 with a total payout of $12,000.

360 Blue is hosting These Boots Were Made for Giving, its premiere fundraising event at Arnett's Gulfside Trail Rides and Stables in Santa Rosa Beach on May 9 from 6-9 p.m. All are welcome to come out and enjoy a delicious dinner, silent auction and the music of local favorite Daphne Willis! Bring your dancing boots and prepare to get down for a great cause!
 

The Merchants of Seaside will host the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group for a debut performance in the Seaside Amphitheater, Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. The one and a half hour show will include 30 Joffrey company members performing a variety of dances ranging from modern and jazz to classical ballet.      

Justin Gaffrey, South Walton’s iconic self-taught acrylic artist, invites the public to a first-ever special event aptly titled ‘Metal, Paint & String’ on May 6 at 7pm at his gallery in Blue Mountain Beach. The event–named for the artist’s newfound materials as of late–is open to the public and will showcase a series of new contemporary works by Gaffrey. 
 

Get ready for the ULTIMATE WEEKEND in smooth jazz coming April 22nd-26th as the 17th Annual Seabreeze Jazz Festival returns to Pier Park in Panama City Beach The 2015 Lineup includes Grammy Awards winners George Benson, David Sanborn, Al Jarreau, and Norman Brown ....along with Brian Culbertson, Euge Groove, Acoustic Alchemy, The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman, Down To The Bone, Jazz Funk Soul featuring Chuck Loeb, Jeff Lorber, and Everette Harp -- plus others.

We're giving away several pairs of 4-day wristbands to the 2015 Seabreeze Jazz Festival April 22-26, 2015 in Panama City Beach at Pier Park!
 

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More Festival info at http://goo.gl/F8xi2O - the lineup includes Grammy Awards winners George Benson, David Sanborn, Al Jarreau and many more.