APR 20 – APR 24 Emerald Coast Volleyball Tournament Beach Volleyball at one of the most picturesque locations along the Emerald Coast. Teams gather at the beach behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island.  There’s a players party and cash prizes for winners.

APR 13 – APR 17 St. Mary’s Spring Fling Each year Fort Walton Beach’s only parochial elementary school hosts its annual carnival fundraiser. There are rides, games, local food vendors, craft booths and live music.  The event gets bigger and better each year.

MAR 12 | 9 AM – 4 PM Jewelry, shabby chic, repurposed furniture, vintage and lots more!  Plus live music and food.  Hosted by De’France Flea Market & Antique. (across the street from Marina Bay) DeFrance Antiques 230 Miracle Strip Pkwy Fort Walton Beach, FL 850-314-7500 defranceantiques.com

MAR 11 – MAR 14 | 9 AM – 5 PM Discover the Pinta and the Nina On Friday, March 11, 2016, the ‘Pinta’ and the ‘Nina’, replicas of Columbus’ Ships, will open in Fort Walton Beach. The ships will be docked at Legendary Marine Sales until their departure early...

MAR 12 – OCT 8 | 8 AM – 1 PM The Downtown FWB Farmers Market is open the 2nd Saturday of every month starting in March and going through October. An array of vendors set up with many different locally grown and handmade items such as fresh farm produce...

MAR 4 – NOV 4 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM The Fort Walton Beach Art Walk is held the 1st Friday of every month beginning in March and ending in November. It features local arts in all sorts of mediums. There is something for everyone from an array of...

FEB 27 | 11 AM We’re bringing the heat to the Destin Harbor as over 20 restaurants cook-up their secret Chili recipes for the 11th annual Chili Cook-Off! Hot, spicy chili and live entertainment on the Destin Harbor! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here: http://hwvchilicookoff.eventbrite.com/ Military use promo...

FEB 5 | 2 PM & 7 PM Branson Show Camp: “George Dyer & Family” Branson Show Camp brings high class Branson entertainment to Fort Walton Beach. Featuring George Dyer & Family. For more information and tickets, please visit www.bransonshowcamp.com or call 850-243-3809. Tickets: $18, Seniors & Military/$20 General Admission/$30...

JAN 29 – JAN 31 | FRI & SAT, 10 AM – 5 PM; SUN, 11 AM – 4 PM Antique Show and Sale Come to the Annual Antique Show and Sale at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds with more than 55 booths. Furniture, silver, porcelain, books, nautical and more! Admission:...

JAN 22 – JAN 24 Emerald Coast Convention Center & Brooks Bridge Marina 1120 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 941-780-0538 emeraldcoastboatshow.com Boat show consisting of boats both on land and in the water. This show will be free admission and free parking.