Emerald Coast Convention Center
1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE | Fort Walton Beach
Fri. 4:00pm–9:00pm | Sat. 11:00am–9:00pm | Sun. 11:00am–4:00pm

Taste the various 

Greek foods, desserts, and 
drinks being served up 
throughout the festival. 
Let your ears enjoy the 
sounds provided by the 
Kosta Kastanis Band. Let 
your eyes marvel at our 
local Greek dancers as 
they perform live. There 
will be multiple local and national vendors showing and selling their crafts 
and goods. There also will be a display of a Greek Orthodox Church for all 
guests to visit and learn about it.

For additional information visit GreekFestivalFWB.com.

The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin 
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach
Free Admission | 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Sip and shop through the Village streets. Enjoy an 
evening of champagne, live music, and shopping 
during the Bubbly Baytowne event. Stop in various 
retail merchants as you enjoy a selection of premium 
champagnes and enjoy the sounds of live music 
in the Events Plaza. *This event is free and for 21 
and up only. The Village will be open to the public 
during this event.

655 Grand Boulevard | Miramar Beach
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Dog-Harmony and Grand Boulevard invite you to bring your furry friend and join us 

in celebrating the sweet summertime in Grand Park with puppy and people treats, family 
friendly games, live music, great prizes, beer and wine.

 Free and open to the public.

Contact Nancy: (850) 376-4190 or hello@dog-harmony.org.

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Emerald Coast Convention Center
6:00pm – 11:00pm

When the Poker Run is done participants 

can then play their poker hand at the big poker 
party, with all you can eat and drink, music and 
entertainment, and the chance to win a BIG prize!

This event is produced 

each year by the 
Emerald Coast 
Foundation 
supporting 
Children in 
Crisis, The 
Eleanor Johnson 
Foundation, All 
Sports, and The Arc of 
the Emerald Coast. All four 
charities are selling tickets to non-participants for 
$65 each (excludes poker the BIG prizes).

Visit EmeraldCoastPokerRun.org for complete 

information and registration.

AUGUST 4, 11, 18 & 25

Grand Boulevard Farmers Market

600 Grand Boulevard | Miramar Beach
Located in Grand Park
Saturday’s year-round 9:00am till 1:00pm

The outdoor market features dozens of unique vendors offering mostly 

locally sourced food-based items such as produce, eggs, milk, butter, grass-fed 
beef, chicken, local honey, pickled vegetables, and gourmet jams. Prepared 
foods to go include tomato pies, hummus, pasta, tuna dip and crab cakes. 
Soaps and lotions are also sold.

For more information, please visit facebook.com/pages/Grand-Boulevard-Farmers-Market or call 850-499-4697.

AUGUST 30

 

Dog Days of Summer

AUGUST 11

26th Annual Emerald 
Coast Poker Run Party

Bubbly Baytowne

Paddle at the Porch

The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster Bar
1740 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL | 9:00am

The 7th Annual Paddle at the Porch, sponsored by 

Destin ER, showcases beautiful emerald green water 
and white sandy shores behind one of our most loved 
restaurants, The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster Bar. It 
features a Kids’ Fun Paddle, 1-Mile Beginner Ride, 
3-Mile Recreational Race, and 6-Mile Elite Race. Races 
will be followed by awards.

To register visit PaddleGuru.com.

 

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27th Annual Greek Festival 

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