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Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament and festival in Destin May 20, 21

The Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament May 20-21, 2023, at HarborWalk Village in Destin, FL, is gearing up to tackle a pressing ecological challenge while showcasing the power of sport to make a positive impact. This unique tournament, held along the picturesque shores of the Emerald Coast, focuses on combating the invasive lionfish population in the region’s waters. Lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific region, have become a significant threat to the delicate balance of marine ecosystems in the Gulf of...

Tupelo Honey Festival in Wewahitchka May 20        

Under the great mossy oaks of Lake Alice, people come from all over the world come to the small community of Wewahitchka, Florida each spring to taste and take home the locally grown rare, delicious delicacy – Tupelo honey. This year, the Tupelo Honey Festival will be held at Lake Alice Park on May 20, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Home of the country’s finest Tupelo honey, farmers from the area will have booths of honey at the...

Lakefest in DeFuniak Springs May 19, 20

LakeFest is an annual festival in DeFuniak Springs, Florida celebrating safe, recreational activities for the entire family on the water and banks of beautiful Lake DeFuniak, one of the world’s rare, naturally round spring-fed lakes. The event will be held at Chipley Park, Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday May 20, 2023 from 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The 2023 event is comprised of a fish fry, kayaks, canoes,...

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival at Grand Boulevard May 13, 14

In its 35th year, ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival will be held May 13-14, 2023. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and presented by Grand Boulevard Town Center, ArtsQuest provides an opportunity to view and purchase original art from over 100 artists from around the country. ArtsQuest is a juried show that includes artists in the categories of Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oils & Acrylics, Original Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture, Wood and Works on Paper...

Worm Fiddlin’ Festival in Caryville May 6

Take a trip to the Town of Caryville for their annual Worm Fiddlin’ Festival on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Gates will open at 9 am, and the worm fiddlin’ competition will begin at 10 am. Enjoy a day full of arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, an auction, and worm fiddlin’. The festival will be held at the Caryville Civic Center Park at 866 Waits Ave, Caryville, FL. If you want to be a vendor, please get in touch with...

Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 15

You’re invited to a plant identification walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on the third Monday of the month. The walk starts at 9:00 am at tram stop #2, and is led by Bill Kuenstler, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. Learn about the many native plants at the park. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic Hwy. 30A.  ::MAP:...