Your Guide to Must-Attend Upcoming Events 

Frances RoyDecember 11, 2024

From local networking events to celebrations and festivals, we’ve gathered a few of the most anticipated events happening in the next few months so you can easily add them to your calendar!

January

The Boardwalk's Annual Pelican Plunge

  • January 1st, 10:30 am | The Boardwalk | Okaloosa Island

Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Installation and Awards Breakfast

  • January 3rd, 7 am | Christian Life Center at First Baptist Church | Fort Walton Beach

Women’s Climbing Circle

  • January 5th, 5 pm | Rock Out Climbing Gym | Destin

9th Annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner at Paradis

  • January 11th, 6:30 pm | Paradis | Rosemary Beach

Bette, Babs, and Beyond

  • January 17th, 7:30 pm | Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center | Okaloosa Island

30A Songwriters Festival

  • January 16th through 20th, Various Times | Various Locations

Crescendo! Kick Off Lunch

  • January 30th, 11 am | Bijoux | Miramar Beach 

February

4th Annual Galentine's Day Fundraiser benefiting Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation

  • February 1st, 2 pm | Private Home | Destin

Women’s Climbing Circle

  • February 2nd, 5 pm | Rock Out Climbing Gym | Destin

Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Coffee

  • February 7th, 7 am | Christian Life Center at First Baptist Church | Fort Walton Beach

6th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival

  • February 22nd, 12 pm | 210 Harbor Blvd | Destin

Crescendo! Vintner Dinners

  • February 28th, 6 pm | Various Venues

March

Crescendo! Main Event

  • March 2nd, 11:30 am | Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa | Miramar Beach

Women’s Climbing Circle

  • March 2nd, 5 pm | Rock Out Climbing Gym | Destin

Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Coffee

  • March 7th, 7 am | Christian Life Center at First Baptist Church | Fort Walton Beach

7th Annual Mac & Cheese Festival

  • March 16th | Destin Commons | Destin

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