October 1st - 31st

Destin Fishing Rodeo

Destin Harbor

The 60 year tradition of the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village" attracts thousands of eager anglers around the world to comb inshore, offshore, bays and bayous for a month-long fishing frenzy. The tournament offers more than 450 awards and giant dock parties with thrills for first-time fishermen as well as seasoned "old salts.

October 27

Leading Women Symposium and Golf Event

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Featuring Bestselling Author Valorie Burton

November 6th - 9th

Seeing Red Wine Festival

South Walton

December

Holiday Lights

Gulf Breeze Zoo

Holiday cheer and celebration abound at the Gulf Breeze Zoo with merry visits from Santa Claus, a revelry of twinkling Christmas lights and a New Year's Eve winter wonderland with fantasy snow.

Christmas Boat Parade

Destin Harbor

Starring the largest charter fleet in Florida, a sparkling procession of festively bedecked boats parade through Destin harbor as mesmerized celebrants observe merrily from beaches, harbors, bridges, decks and docks.

Holiday On The Harbor

Destin Harbor

This event will introduce the holiday season by lighting up the Destin Harbor with a festive reflection of holiday lights surrounding the water. Boat cruises and other festivities will take place during the event.

Additional visitor information about these and other seaside special events is available by calling the Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. at (800) 322-3319.