Please send your event, meeting, etc. at least two weeks in advance to [email protected] with Destin Log Calendar in the subject line.
Braden and Wagner speak at breakfast in the conference room
On Friday, September 9th, the Destin Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Before Hours Breakfast. City Councilors Rodney Braden and Bobby Wagner, candidates for Destin mayor, share the platform and answer questions. Registration and payment are required before the event. No walk-ins or payments accepted at the door. The fee is $25 for members, $35 for non-members and registration is open until Tuesday, September 6th.
Contact the Destin Chamber of Commerce at 850.837.6241 for more information about attending the event.
Cookout for local first responders
Board members of the Destin Chamber of Commerce will celebrate and thank local first responders with a free al fresco meal on Friday, September 9. 11am-1pm All police, firefighters, medical personnel, beach safety, EMS and military are invited.
Chef’s Table Wine Dinner is September 14th
Destin’s Soleil Chef Michael Sichel prepares to host his second Chef’s Table Wine Dinner on September 14th at 6pm with a focus on French Loire Valley wines.
Guests arrive and are seated at the chef’s table for a four-course dinner. Each course is paired with a wine from the Loire Valley. A chef will guide you through each course and explain why the wines were chosen to pair with the dishes.
With the Gulf of Mexico as a backdrop, Wine Dinner attendees will experience an evening of fine wine and food. Reservations are limited and can only be made by calling Soleil at (850) 353-2867. The price is $159 per person and includes 4 courses and wine for each course.
Wiggin’ out for a cause
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) will be hosting its 6th annual Wiggin’ Out for a Cause event hosted by Great American RV Superstore on Thursday, September 22nd from 6-10pm. Destin.
This year, ECCAC is also encouraging male participation. With the theme “Your Dream Prom Night,” ladies and gentlemen, come dressed for your best (or worst) prom.
Guests are encouraged to pre-purchase tickets at $90 per person. An exclusive VIP ticket of $150 per person includes a designer wig and access to a private VIP pre-party from 5pm to her 6pm. Earnings benefit his ECCAC. Tickets can be purchased online at www.eccac.org or by calling Ana Michalzik at 850-420-4639.
international coastal cleanup day
Saltwater Restaurants and Destin Fort Walton Beach Tourism are hosting an international coastal cleanup on Saturday, September 17 from 8-10am.
For over 35 years, the Ocean Conservancy has hosted the International Coastal Cleanup®. This is a global event that prides itself on “Using the Power of People to Fight Marine Litter”. Our cleanup goal is to remove as much trash and debris from our local beaches as possible, and there are multiple locations where volunteers of all ages can participate. Register here and visit one of our cleanup locations below. Please join us in our local efforts.
Okaloosa Island Boardwalk (1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL)
The Crab Trap/James Lee Park (3500 Scenic HWY 98, Destin, FL)
Surf Hut (551 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL)
Noriego Point (1 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, FL)
Mattie Kelly Park & Joe’s Bayou (825 Beach Dr, Destin, FL)
Henderson Beach State Park (17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL)
Attendees will receive an event t-shirt (limited availability, first come, first serve) and a complimentary post-cleanup breakfast at Boardwalk, Club Trap and Surf Hut locations. Volunteers are asked to bring buckets, mesh bags, gloves, and garbage grabbers. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring water and sunscreen.
After the cleanup, the conservation fun continues at the Choctahatchee Bay Family FUN-FEST on the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island from 10am to 1pm. For kids, local vendors, and door prizes.
Berktoberfest is October 27th
The 7th annual Barktoberfest is a dog trick or treat event hosted by Dog Harmony at Grand Park on Grand Boulevard in Sandestin on Thursday, October 27th from 4:30-6:30pm. increase.
A donation of $15 per dog gives each entrant the chance to win the best pet and parent Halloween costume and professional photo hair growth prizes sponsored by Mills Photo Design.
Judging for the best match for Halloween costumes will be held during the event with the award-winning ghost duo announced at 6:15pm.
Companies interested in sponsoring Berktoberfest should contact founder Nancy Bowne at [email protected] or 850-376-4190.
Grand Boulevard Farmers Market
The Grand Boulevard Farmers Market is held every Friday and Saturday from 9am to 1pm at Grand Park in the heart of Grand Boulevard in South Walton. Grab your shopping bags and shop for local produce, eggs, jams and pies. Homemade soap, quality olive oil, pickles and more are all available to take home.
Rosemary Beach Farmers Market
Browse the 30A Farmers Market at Rosemary Beach on Sundays from 9am to 1pm. The local farmers market is held at North Barrett Square on Scenic 30A on Sundays year-round, and Thursdays during the summer.
Taylor Dane concert rescheduled
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has announced that Taylor Dayne’s concert performance scheduled for Thursday, May 26th has been postponed due to inclement weather. Due to impending inclement weather and for safety and logistical reasons (setup/concert preparation). His concert has been postponed until Thursday, October 13th. Tickets will automatically transfer to this new date.
Check www.MKAF.org for the latest news and information. Follow her Facebook and Instagram pages at the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation for dates, information and inspiring arts and culture posts.
Adopt a Street
The City of Destin’s Adopt-A-Street program enables local families, businesses, and community groups to perform valuable community services by adopting sections of roads to keep them clear of trash and debris. Groups participating in this program will have their names posted on the city’s website and signs installed on the streets adopted. For more information, call 850-837-6869 or email [email protected]