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The weather is slowly but surely turning to cooler mornings, less humid days, and a crispness in the air that signals fall is approaching. While the beach is still a great place to go, this is the time of year to leave the confines of your air conditioned home and take advantage of the September and October activities along the Emerald Coast.
Bikers Blast for the Past Motorcycle Poker Run
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, Valparaiso
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Two poker runs in one – an 85 mile trip or a run within a 10 mile radius. Cars are welcome, too!
Hispanic Fest 2014
United for a Good Cause
Sunday, September 21, 2014; 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Emerald Coast Convention Center, Okaloosa Island
Celebrate the Hispanic culture. Listen to Hispanic music, try different foods, meet local vendors, and much more!
Destin Beer Festival
Benefiting Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation
Saturday, September 27; 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wine World, Destin
Try local brews and help an organization that helps local children in need all at the same time!
36th Annual Destin Seafood Festival
Friday, October 3 – Sunday, October 5
Destin Harbor, Destin
Come out for the most anticipated festival of the year in Destin and celebrate part of what makes the Emerald Coast an amazing place – the seafood!
4th Annual Emerald Coast Duck Regatta
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin
Benefits the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
Enjoy the water in a new way – with a duck race! A fun day for the whole family, there will be activities, prizes, and much more.
6th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites Kite Festivals
Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19; 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
HarborWalk Village, Destin
A free weekend of events that include kitemaking, kite flying, and in the evening, Kites with Lights, as kites light up the sky over the water.
When you start to think that all the fun is over because the summer is ending, the tourists are leaving, and school is back in session, think again. The Emerald Coast comes alive at this time of year. There is something for everyone!
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