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Marvel of Flight Aviation Festival wows crowds

The City of DeFuniak Springs hosted their third annual fly-in/aviation festival, Marvel of Flight on Sat., April 27, 2013. Thousands of attendees were wowed by the aeronautical acrobats from vintage airplanes, parachuting, RC planes, and helicopter rides from Timberview Helicopters. Donations of canned food which benefited Matrix Community Outreach Center filled a flatbed trailer. Other participants included NASA Kennedy Space Center, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, International Women’s Museum of Air and Space, Teledyne Continental Motors, and Experimental Aviation Association....

Choctawhatchee Catfish Roundup May 31 – June 1

Area businesses in the Caryville area are hosting a catfish tournament from 4 p.m. on May 31 to Noon on June 1, 2013. The tournament will be held at the Choctawhatchee River at Caryville Landing on Hwy. 90. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. on May 31. 1st place: $750 2nd place: $500 3rd place: $250 $100 for the largest flathead and $100 1st place youth division. For information, contact Steve Herrington at (850) 624-9504 or Bobby Taunton at (850)...

Marvel of Flight aviation festival in DeFuniak Springs April 27

The City of DeFuniak Springs is proud to announce their third annual fly-in/aviation festival, Marvel of Flight on Sat., April 27, 2013 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport on Hwy 90 West. The array of events include aircraft displays, vintage bi-plane and helicopter rides, pilot seminars, live entertainment, arts and crafts, free kids activities, door prizes, car show, model rockets, RC planes, great food, and more. This is an alcohol-free day of hometown is geared...

ArtsQuest Arts and Music Festival May 10-12

The 25th annual ArtsQuest Arts and Music Festival will be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-12, 2013 at WaterColor Inn & Resort along the beautiful South Walton beaches. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, ArtsQuest weekend features 130 exhibiting artists, art workshops, live demonstrations, “ImagiNation – Where kids rule,” performing art, music, a culinary arts pavilion and more. One of the largest arts festivals in the Southeast, ArtsQuest attracts talented artists from around the country to participate...

Legends and Lore Festival at Falling Waters State Park April 19 -20

The Friends of Falling Waters are proud to present the 10th Annual Legends & Lore Festival at Falling Waters State Park April 19-20, 2013. Come one, come all, step back in time and experience the real Florida, before electricity, cars and Mickey Mouse. You’ll see blacksmiths, flint knappers, animal displays, Civil War re-enactors, Cracker Cow Camp, Grist Mills much more. There will be artists using anything from a chainsaw to a paintbrush with a variety of homemade crafts, artwork and...

Take a dolphin cruise for a good cause May 4

Proceeds benefit Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Join the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge on May 4, 2013 from 2 – 4 p.m. for an exclusive 2 hour dolphin cruise aboard the Southern Star Glass Bottom Boat. Boarding begins at 1:45 p.m. Relax and enjoy the views of Destin’s picturesque harbor while looking for dolphins and other local wildlife. Partake in food, drink, wine and beer while enjoying live music by Derek Givans.  Door prizes and a 50/50 raffle with proceeds directly...