Home\Blog\October 2019\Our Favorite Fall Festivals along the Emerald Coast

Our Favorite Fall Festivals along the Emerald Coast

Fall is finally here! There’s a slight coolness in the air. The humidity is low and the outdoor activities are high on our list during October and November. Here’s a look at our favorite fall events throughout the Emerald Coast of Florida!

Harvest Wine & Food Festival

Our favorite wine festival on 30A takes place on Friday and Saturday, October 25th and 26th. The Al Fresco Reserve Tasting on Friday, from 6:00-8:00pm, will offer festival attendees a selection of library wines that feature rare vintages not easily accessible to the average consumer. An array of perfectly paired hors d’ oeuvres and live music lead to an elegant evening. Saturday, from 1:00-4:00pm enjoy the Grand Tasting which is designed to highlight harvest season at the beach. Large seafood, barbecue and provisional stations manned by celebrity chefs and supplemented by the best restaurants along the Gulf Coast are combined with tasting stations featuring over 250 wines from around the world. Get your tickets now for one or both days of this exclusive wine event!

Oktoberfest Seascape

Raise your glass to the inaugural Oktoberfest at Seascape Towne Center on Saturday, October 26th from 1:00-5:00pm in Miramar Beach, Florida. This event will feature up to 10 local restaurants and a large selection of local and national breweries. Food competitions for best German food as well as best bier competition will be held during the event. Get ready for keg bowling and stein holding contests as well as live music from one of the best German Bands in Orlando. Get your tickets now for this inaugural event!

5th Annual Bloody Mary Festival

The Market Shops in Miramar Beach will host the 5th Annual Bloody Mary Festival benefiting the Habitat for Humanity Walton County. Saturday, November 2nd from 11:00am-2:00pm tastes unlimited Bloody Marys’ from the area’s most creative and innovative restaurants and bars. Dubbed as the largest tailgating party on the Emerald Coast, you’re bound to have a bloody good time! Get your tickets now.

Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

Held on November 8th and 9th, the 2019 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show will close out the season at Pensacola Naval Air Station near Pensacola Beach, Florida. It’s pure aviation excitement as the Blue Angels return home for the NAS Pensacola Homecoming Air Show. General admission is free and guests are welcome to bring their own portable lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the show. Purchase tickets at the gate!

Destin Crafted

Craft beer and bourbon lover’s paradise will be held at The Henderson on the beautiful beaches of Destin, Florida. Join us on Saturday, November 9th from 1:00=4:00pm. Wine World presents Destin’s premier craft beer, bourbon & food festival benefiting the local charity, Children in Crisis. Hosted by the Henderson, get ready to sample hundreds of rare & delicious beers & bourbons perfectly paired with food prepared by some of the area’s favorite restaurants. At Destin Crafted enjoy live music, games and fun!

Blues, Brews & BBQ

Fire up the grills, tap the kegs and crank up the tunes on the Destin Harbor for the 12th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival held on Saturday, November 9th from 12:00-4:00pm. This block party will fill the docks with delicious BBQ and Craft Beer from local restaurants and breweries. Destin gets to vote for its favorite barbecue and craft brewery. Get your tickets now for this favorite local’s event!

Published on Sunday, October 20, 2019