VIP Destin at Emerald Coast Convention Center

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alk about a crowd! This year’s Winter Guest Fest, a Fort Walton Beach Chamber 
event sponsored by ResortQuest Gulf Coast, had a great turnout with both 
vendors and guests. With plenty of vendors, including local restaurants, 
property rental management companies, and other local businesses, the 

snowbirds and other visitors to our area had so much to check out. Most vendors gave away 
free samples, information, and promotional items, so no one left empty handed, especially 
after ResortQuest provided all event-goers with a tote bag and water bottle. The restaurants 
provided delicious samplings of their best items, which were so popular, people even waited 
in lines. Door prizes and other giveaways kept attendees hanging around for most of the event, 
allowing all to mix and mingle. It was the perfect place to see new friends, old friends, and 
those in between, all having a great time.

Winter Guest Fest

photos & story by

 

Jen Deeb 

Jessica Jarosz & Rebecca Job

David Prensell & Barbara Dean

Ilenna Osborne & Honey Smith

Jeanne Driscoll & Brandi Romero

Lindsey Cypher & Scott Wolfe

Rob & Ellen Robertson

Rhodri & Susan Windsorliscomb

Daniela Martin & Elizabeth Chestnut

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