As summer makes its arrival and the sun casts a golden glow upon our sandy shores, our community is abuzz with activity in June! With a plethora of festive weekly activities as well as annual events that our coast is known for, there is no lack of fun in our beach community. Explore the details with us and plan an adventurous month of June!
FESTIVALS & HAPPENINGS:
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
When: Friday, May 31st-Sunday, June 2nd
Where: Frank Brown Park
Description: Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is a multi-day country music festival in Panama City Beach, Florida taking place May 30th - June 2nd at Frank Brown Park. Tickets and info at gulfcoastjam.com.
2024 Artist Lineup
Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum
Situated on the Emerald Coast, Panama City Beach offers the ideal festival location. In the morning, live it up at the beach, enjoying sublimely soft sand, crystal clear waters and the best in outdoor recreation. Spend the afternoon jamming your heart out to the best country music. Dance away the cool nights with sounds as fresh as a sweet Gulf breeze.
Learn More:
gulfcoastjam.com
Gulf Coast Jam on Facebook
3rd Annual Sip & Splash: An Aquatic Affair
When: Saturday, June 1st
Where: Taj Renee Community Aquatic Center
Description: Head to the Taj Renee Community Aquatic Center in Destin for the 3rd Annual Sip & Splash: An Aquatic Affair on Saturday, June 1 at 6pm. The evening will kick off with a cocktail hour under the stars with hand rolled sushi, paired with craft cocktails, amazing wine, and cold beer. Enjoy a dinner, live music, a live painting by Bradley Copeland, a silent auction and more.
Purchase tickets: Sip and Splash
MBCC Summer Artist Market
When: Thursday, June 6th
Where: Cultural Arts Alliance Miramar Beach Creative Campus
Description: MBCC Summer Market is scheduled for Thursday, June 6th from 4-8p.m. at CAA's Miramar Beach Creative Campus! Come by and browse one-of-a-kind original artwork created by local artists.
Led by the Cultural Arts Alliance, The Miramar Beach Creative Campus is an evolution and collaboration of the CAA’s Foster Gallery and J. Leon Gallery + Studio. Located on Highway 98 in Miramar Beach, Florida, the Creative Campus features rotating exhibits, special exhibitions, multi-disciplinary classes, a ceramics studio, youth programs, special events and more.
4th Annual Paddle Boil: Summer By The Half Shell
When: Saturday, June 6-8th
Where: Distillery 98
Description: Join Distillery 98 for the 4th Annual Paddle Boil. Summer By The Half Shell festivities begin on Thursday, June 6th - 8th. The party culminates on Saturday, June 8th at their infamous Crawfish Boil & Distillery Party featuring delicious craft cocktails, live music, and sunshine. Tickets are $75 and include unlimited cocktails, your crawfish platter served with corn, potatoes, and sausage, and a special performance by Boukou Groove. Additional treats like oysters, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Kids get in free with a ticketed adult!
Get your tickets today: Crawfish Boil & Distillery Party
June 6th, 5:30 PM: Kick off the weekend celebration with a scenic trail ride hosted by YOLO Board & Bikes at their Seagrove location. Cap off the adventure with some mouthwatering barbecue available for purchase from the Salty Butcher.
June 7th, 7:00 AM: Take to the waters for a serene community paddle led by Gulf Therapy. Meet at the Grayton Boat Launch where board rentals will be available.
June 8th, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Crawfish Boil & Distillery Party MAIN EVENT at Distillery 98.
3rd Annual “FORE! The Love of Animals” Golf Tournament Fundraiser
When: Saturday, June 8th
Where: The Links Golf Club
Description: Support Alaqua Animal Refuge at the 3rd Annual “FORE! The Love of Animals” golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, June 8th at the Links Golf Club Sandestin. Register here!
Join for the tournament and stay for the “Yappy Hour”, where you can enjoy food and beverage, raffles, auctions, entertainment, the awards ceremony, and of course, making some new furry friends.
SCHEDULE:
The Links Golf Club at Sandestin
8:30am Check-In | Breakfast and Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar
10am Shotgun Start | Scramble Format
Sunset Bay Cafe Pool Deck at Sandestin
Post-Tournament "Yappy Hour" Awards Ceremony. Hors d'oeuvres, Beer & Wine, Raffle. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams & Most Spirited | Closest to the Hole (ladies and men's) | Closest to the Snake
Celebration of the Arts at Monet Monet Gardens
When: Friday, June 14th
Where: Monet Monet Gardens
Description: You're invited to the intimate The Gallery of Monet Monet in Grayton Beach for a day filled with art, music, food and fellowship. Celebration of the Arts is set for Sunday, April 14th from 12 - 4pm.
Bring your family and friends to meet resident artists Michael McCarty and Aleks Logasov Art, enjoy delicious food for purchase from Grayton Beach Catering paired with a cash bar, and shop their Hump Day Market artisans while listening to bluegrass music by Buffalo Nickel.
Alaqua Animal Refuge Summer Family Fun Hike
When: Saturday, June 15th
Where: Alaqua Animal Refuge
Description: Jump into summer with Alaqua's Family Friendly Hike! Beginning at 10am on Saturday, June 15, join fellow hikers for an exciting family-friendly adventure that includes a captivating tour of the refuge. Wear your best walking shoes, and don't forget to bring a water bottle for the journey. The program fee is $5 per person, and it will be paid on-site the day of the hike.
Before you embark on this hike, indulge in specialty coffees, fruit smoothies, and teas available for purchase at the Cat Cafe from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
WHEN: Saturday, June 15th at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Alaqua Animal Refuge
FEE: $5 per person
22nd Annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
When: June 19th - 23rd
Where: Baytowne Marina
Description: The 22nd annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic takes place June 19 - 23, 2024. Timed to coincide with the peak of the Gulf Coast’s blue marlin season, and located at the South’s number-one ranked resort destination, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort sets the new precedent for world-class sportfishing tournaments.
This annual event offers something for everyone. Most importantly, for the angling teams, there’s the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, red-hot billfish action, and cool green cash. While on-shore, both the teams and their families can enjoy the wide variety of recreational activities offered at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and The Village of Baytowne Wharf. The spectacular night time weigh-ins are held at the Baytowne Marina at Sandestin and are open to the public.
Thursday, June 20th | NOON
Start of Tournament Fishing. Watch from the Destin Pass Bridge; boats will leave the marina around 11:00AM.
Friday, June 21st | 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Weigh-In at Baytowne Marina from 4 - 8 PM. Fireworks at 9PM.
Saturday, June 22 | 4:00PM - 8:30PM
The BIG Weigh-In at Baytowne Marina.
The 2024 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic runs June 19 - 23 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. For registration, dockage, rules and schedule of events, visit fishecbc.com.
Winemaker's Experience
When: Thursday, June 20th
Where: FOOW Package Store
Description: Fish Out of Water invites you to partake in the culmination of their winemaker's expertise as you sip on award-winning wines selected by their vintner at Experience the Experts, a special wine tasting event every third Thursday, March 21 - June 20, at 2pm. Light snacks and entertainment provided.
This event is complimentary for participants of the Spring Wine Lovers Dinners or $20++ per person for the public. Reservations are not required. Bottles will be available for purchase.
Whiskey Fest Destin
When: June 28th-29th
Where: Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Description: Whiskey Fest Destin beckons you to savor two days of exquisite whiskies, live music, and culinary delights. Join us on June 28th and 29th, 2024, at the picturesque Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation in Destin, Florida, for a sensory journey like no other. Experience electrifying performances by iconic rock band Jefferson Starship on June 28th, followed by the infectious energy of Pirate Flag on June 29th. Don't miss your chance to raise a glass and dance the night away at Whiskey Fest Destin!

Fireworks @ HarborWalk Village
Mondays | 9PM
Fireworks @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Tuesdays | 9:15PM
Concert Series @ 30Avenue
Nightly | 6:00-9PM
The Red Bar Jazz Band @ The Red Bar
Nightly | 5:30-9PM
Silent Disco @ HarborWalk Village
Mondays | 7PM
Wine & Song @ NEAT
Tuesdays | 5-7PM
TUNESDAY @ Farm & Fire
Tuesdays | 5-8PM
Alys Shoppe Pop-Up @ Seascape Resort
Thursday: 3pm - 7pm | Friday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Coastal Country Concert Series @ HarborWalk Village
Fridays: 7pm-9pm
Brunch & Beats @ Farm & Fire
Every Saturday & Sunday | 11AM-3PM
Yoga in the Backyard of Love @ Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
Every Sunday | 8AM
Brunch & Live Music @ FOOW30A
Every Sunday | 8AM
Brunch & Live Music @ Stinky's Fish Camp
Every Sunday | 10AM-3:30PM
Farmer's Markets
Every Tuesday @ Seaside
Every Wednesday @ Peddlers Pavilion in Seacrest Beach
Every Thursday @ The Big Chill on 30A
Every Saturday @ Seaside, Grand Boulevard, Watersound & Baytowne Wharf
Every Sunday @ Rosemary Beach, Peddlers Pavilion, Baytowne Wharf & Hammock Bay
Last Sunday of the Month @ Destin Commons
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