September 2011

Panhandle Butterfly House
8581 Navarre Parkway
Navarre, FL
(850) 623-3868
www.panhandlebutterflyhouse.org
This seasonal exhibit offers the opportunity to observe native butterfly species in all stages of their life cycles in addition to viewing their host and nectar plants. This year, other types of insects will be on display. Open seasonally from 10am to 3pm, Thursday through Saturday, through Labor Day..

September 1 2011

Red, White, and Blue Celebrations
HarborWalk Village
Destin, FL
(850) 242-0600
The Red, White, and Blue Celebration at HarborWalk Village located on the Destin Harbor, is a honoring of a local hero at 7 P.M each Thursday following Memorial Day until Labor Day. Each week the celebration will highlight the efforts of people who go above and beyond to make their community better. Local entertainment and a WWII replica flyover begin at 7:20 P.M. A spectacular fireworks show displays over the Destin Harbor at 8 P.M. Children's crafts and fun from 6:30-8:00pm.

September 2-3 2011

Saints Markella and Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church - Greek Festival
Emerald Coast Convention Center
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
(850) 244-0822
Come and enjoy a variety of homemade Greek foods along with traditional dance performances and live entertainment. Assorted gift shops, arts and crafts are available in addition to our open auction. We welcome you to experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Greece. Hours for the festival are: Friday, September 2, 4p-9p; Saturday, September 3, 11a-9p; and Sunday, September 4, 11a-4p.

September 3 2011

Rock the Docks Concert
HarborWalk Village
Destin, FL
(850) 424-0600
www.harborwalkdestin.com
Come out for a great evening on the harbor to party and dance to the beat of LIVE musical performances on the HarborWalk Village Stage! Concerts and free and open to the public.

September 3-4 2011

HarborWalk Village's Labor Day Weekend Celebration
HarborWalk Village
Destin, FL
(850) 242-0600
www.harborwalkdestin.com
Wind up the summer at this free festival hosted by HarborWalk Village, featuring family friendly fun and entertainment, live music, arts and crafts vendors, giveaways, boat rides, a car show, and more! Free kid's crafts 3-6 P.M. each day

September 4 2011

Operation Inspiration
HarborWalk Village
Destin, FL
(850) 424-0600
www.harborwalkdestin.com
Operation Inspiration is a positive and powerful evening of Live Music Concerts featuring top Christian and American Idol finalists. Concerts are free and open to the public.

September 18 2011

23rd Annual Dr. H.C. White Golf Tournament
Fort Walton Beach Municipal Golf Course
Fort Walton Beach, FL
www.fwbchamber.org
Funding endowments to provide scholarships to Northwest Florida State College and University of West Florida. Prizes include an overnight stay in Jacksonville, FL and a chance to win a new car from Sam Taylor Cadillac with a hole in one.

September 21-25 2011

2011 Emerald Coast Fall Volleyball Classic
The Boardwalk
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
(850) 243-2555
www.emeraldcoastvolleyball.com
Come on down to this great volleyball tournament! There are three different formats: 1) Fudpucker 4 Player - two-day event with Pool Play on Saturday and Playoffs on Sunday, 2) Best of the Beach - one-day doubles event with individuals playing with different partners throughout the day utilizing rally scoring, and 3) Double Draw - one-day doubles event with players blind drawing for partners and playing with that partner all day, Pool Play followed by playoffs.

September 24 2011

Kitty Hawk Kite Festival at HarborWalk Village
HarborWalk Village
Destin, FL
(850) 242-0600
www.harborwalkdestin.com
Watch professional kite fliers do demonstrations and learn to fly kites! Free crafts and kite making for kids!

September 30 - October 2 2011

33rd Annual Destin Seafood Festival
Destin Harbor
Destin, FL
(850) 218-0232
The 33rd Annual Destin Seafood Festival is going to set up along the length of Destin harbor from Harborwalk Village to the Boathouse Oyster Bar, including the Lucky Snapper Grill & Bar, Olin Marler Charter Boat Service, A.J.'s Seafood & Oyster Bar, Galati Yacht Sales, Dewey Destin's, the City of Destin Royal Melvin Heritage Park, Fisherman¡¦s Wharf, and East Pass Marina on Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2011. The location puts the festival right in the heart of the action along the harbor and the Destin Fishing Rodeo, which takes place the entire month of October. More than 30,000 locals and visitors attended the 2010 festival to enjoy live music, delicious seafood, and more.