Five Favorite Fall Festivals Along the Emerald Coast
Fall is one of our favorite times of year along the emerald coast. Not only is the humidity low and perfect for spending a whole day at the beach, the water is warm enough to enjoy. Pair that with fun festivals throughout the season and you have the makings for a fabulous fall vacation on the Emerald Coast.
Will you be visiting the little beach towns of 30A this fall? Then book your stay during the 2nd Annual Harvest Wine and Food Festival. Sip and savor some of the world’s finest wine and culinary selections while enjoying the iconic beach town of WaterColor. The festival kicks-off on Thursday, October 25th, from 6:00-9:00pm with Celebrity Winemaker Dinners. On Friday, October 26th, from 6:00-8:00pm, discover rare vintages at the Al Fresco Reserve Tasting. The Grand Tasting takes place on Saturday, October 27th, from 1:00-4:00pm. This is the festival’s main event which will include over 400 wines from around the world as well as seafood, barbeque and provisional stations manned by celebrity chefs.
If spending your fall break on the beautiful beaches of Destin, Florida get your tickets to Destin Crafted Festival at the Henderson! This craft beer tasting event will take place on Saturday, November 3rd, from 1:00-4:00pm. Not only will you have the chance to sample craft beer, you’ll get to sip on a selection of small-batch bourbons and munch on hand-crafted food prepared by your favorite local restaurants.
Another great event you don’t want to miss in Destin, Florida is The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s annual Festival of the Arts. On Saturday, October 27th and Sunday, October 28th, you can browse art exhibits from over 100 artists from across the US and Europe showcasing a diverse palette of artistic styles in different art mediums. Pair this with live music, a sampling of the local culinary arts scene and a beer & wine garden to create an afternoon full of festival fun!
If you’re visiting the beautiful harbor in Destin, Florida make sure to hit the 11th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ. On Saturday, November 3rd from 12:00-4:00pm, head to the Destin harbor for this exciting event. Area restaurants and breweries will compete in a spirited BBQ and Brews competition. You’ll get to taste some delicious BBQ, try some yummy craft beer and listen to live music throughout the afternoon. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Destin BBQ and Brewery!
When visiting the area of Perdido Key catching a Blue Angels Air Show is a must! On November 2nd and 3rd, the Blue Angels will close out the season with a special Homecoming Air Show. Presented by Pensacola’s Kia Autosport, the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is the flourish on an exciting air show season!
Visit the Emerald Coast of Florida in the fall season and you won’t be disappointed! Enjoy beautiful beaches, perfect weather and a calendar full of our favorite fall events. Book now and enjoy Destin fun in fall!
Published on Friday, October 19, 2018