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Collard Festival in Ponce de Leon Oct. 19

The Town Hall of Ponce de Leon is hosting a Collard Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will be held at Ponce de Leon High School, 1477 Ammons Rd., Ponce de Leon. Activities include corn hole, live music, children’s steer roping contest, and more. There will also be pepper sauce, cornbread, sweet potato pie, and collard greens competition. Schedule 9:00 A.M. – Festival start time. 9:30 A.M. – Cornhole contest. 10:00 A.M....

Pirates of the High Seas and Renaissance Fest in Panama City Beach Oct. 11-13

Calling all ye mateys, fair maidens and swashbucklers of all ages to Panama City Beach for the annual Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest. This year’s free celebration sets sail October 11-13, 2024. Enjoy action-packed weekend of fireworks, live mermaid shows, a fire circus, parades, a treasure drop, Cirque Adventure and more. Travel back in time with our Renaissance addition, where gentry and squires alike can experience an enchanted marketplace complete with sword and whip demonstrations, pirates pub, live...

Walton County Fair in DeFuniak Springs Oct. 14-19

Enjoy a special centennial celebration of the Walton County Fair October 14-19, 2024 marking 100 years of community, agriculture, and entertainment. Experience live performances, livestock shows, arts and crafts exhibits, food vendors, and family-friendly rides and activities. Carnival lights and homegrown delights will come to life for the annual fair. Open Monday through Friday from 5 – 10 p.m. Saturday opens at 12 Noon. Event Hours: October 14-18: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. October 19 (Saturday): 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. The...

Enjoy stargazing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 4

Join the members of the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association and view the beauty of the universe on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 starting at 3:30 p.m. They start by setting up solar telescopes about 3 hours prior to sunset and safely observe our closest star, the Sun. Once the Sun sets, we transition to night time observing. Different size and design telescopes will be set up by dusk and celestial objects will be chosen with an eye to visual observation and...

History tour at Camp Helen State Park Oct. 5

Enjoy a history tour of Camp Helen State Park from 10 – 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Join park ranger staff for a guided history tour of the grounds at Camp Helen. Follow along as staff share park history from the Hicks family building the historic structures that still stand on the grounds, all the way through the colorful history of Avondale Textile Mill’s utilizing the property as their employee summer retreat. Please dress appropriately for...

Family Bay Day at Rocky Bayou State Park Sept. 28

Join in for Family Bay Day at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hosted by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) in partnership with the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Program, and generously supported by the Mattie Kelly Environmental Initiative (MKEI) through the Northwest Florida State College Foundation, this free event is perfect for nature lovers of all ages. The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance will have educational stations for outreach about the Choctawhatchee...

Bluegrass Barn Jam at Alaqua Animal Refuge Sept. 21

Alaqua Animal Refuge is excited to announce the return of the Animoré weekend with the introduction of the Bluegrass Barn Jam. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 1 – 10 p.m. Multiple performances from nationally- and regionally-recognized Bluegrass acts across multiple stages on the sprawling Alaqua property. Featured Bands: Buffalo Nickel: Known for its authentic bluegrass sound blended with modern influences. Molly Thomas: An acclaimed artist bringing a fresh twist to traditional Bluegrass. Hurricane Party: Bringing high-energy performances...