Destin Fishing Rodeo
October 1- 31st – Every day there are fish weigh-ins, live music, arts, crafts and lots of locals! (This is the event we wait for ALL year!)
Location: 103 Stahlman Ave, Destin, FL
Fireworks
Fireworks every Wednesday night on Okaloosa Island Pier – Memorial Day – Labor Day!
Location: Okaloosa Island
Memorial Day Celebration
Kick off your summer during our Memorial Day Celebration at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy LIVE music all weekend! Plus on Sunday enjoy activities for the kids and a fireworks show at 9:00pm! May 24th – May 25th
Location: Baytowne Wharf
Honoring Our Heroes: Vietnam Veterans Tribute
Join the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber for a special evening celebrating our Vietnam Veterans at the Heroes’ Tribute Banquet, Wednesday, April 30 from 5–9 PM at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Fairgrounds.
Location: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Fairgrounds
2025 Restaurant Week Information
Savor the flavors of the Emerald Coast during Destin Restaurant Week! Enjoy limited-time menus, special pricing, and culinary creations from some of the area’s top restaurants. A foodie favorite you won’t want to miss! May 9th to May 17th
Location: Destin
Petty Hearts: A Tribute to Tom Petty
Celebrate the music of Tom Petty with Petty Hearts, one of the nation’s top tribute bands! Sing along to favorites like Free Fallin’ and American Girl at the Dugas Pavilion in Destin. Enjoy food trucks, local eats, and family-friendly vibes—bring a chair or blanket!
🎟 Doors at 6 PM | Show at 7 PM | Tickets $35 (+$5 fee)
Save $5 when you purchase in advance at MKAF.org.
Thursday, May 29
Location: MKAF The Dugas Pavillion, Destin, FL
The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
Escape to Margaritaville with A1A, the original Jimmy Buffett tribute band, and enjoy a night of island vibes, tropical tunes, and Parrothead fun! Head to the Dugas Pavilion in Destin with family and friends for this lively, family-friendly concert. Bring a chair or blanket and savor dinner from local restaurants and food trucks under the stars.
🎟 Doors open at 6 PM | Show starts at 7 PM
Thursday, June 5
Location: MKAF The Dugas Pavillion, Destin, FL
3rd Annual Women Veterans’ Day Ceremony
Join us on June 12, 2025, at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center to honor the service of women in the U.S. military. The event begins with an indoor ceremony, followed by a wreath-laying at the Women Veterans Monuments in Veterans Park. All are welcome to attend and celebrate the brave women who have served our country.
June 12, 2025
Location: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center