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Guided plant stroll at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park March 18

UPDATE: Prescribed burns at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park March 18, 19. We recommend not going on plant walk March 18. Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Master Gardener Bill Kuenstler on March 18, 2019 from 9 – 11 a.m. for a guided plant stroll.  Take a stroll through the park and the campground to explore the plants visible and to see what is in bloom. Due to the popularity of this program during the summer, it will continue...

Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade March 5

Prepare to let your hair down on what many call the most festive day of the year, Fat Tuesday. “Laissez les bon temps rouler” (let the good times roll) with the 17th annual Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Parade. Unique and colorful floats, golf carts, and pick-up trucks roll down the streets. Dress in your Mardi Gras best, and shower parade goers with a barrage of beads, moon-pies, and other trinkets. The post-parade celebration continues into the night with street performers,...

Mardi Gras Dog Parade at Baytowne Wharf March 3

Time: 2 p.m. The streets will be filled with costumed dogs and their humans throwing a myriad of throws, beads, and parade favors. Themed convertibles, small floats (pulled by masters), golf carts, bicycles, and decorated wagons will be everywhere and Mardi Gras music will fill the air at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin. For additional details and registration, visit www.baytownewharf.com or call 850.267.8117....

Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival March 1 – 2

Combine the excitement of authentic Mardi Gras celebration with the spectacular views of our emerald green water and sugar white sand, and you’re in for a real treat. Celebrate Mardi Gras in and around Pier Park March 1 – 2 . In conjunction with the Krewe of Dominique Youx’s great Mardi Gras at the Beach parade, the festival is held at Pier Park the weekend before Fat Tuesday and features entertainment for the whole family. Friday, March 1, 2019 4:00pm-6:30pm...

Americana music concert at Camp Helen State Park March 2

The fifth annual Americana Music Concert series will be inthe Lodge at Camp Helen State Park from 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16,2019. The concert series is hosted by Lucky Mud and sponsored by Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park.  On March 2 an amazing duo called The Rough & Tumble, who call themselves “Nashville escapees.” This couple boasts an intriguing mix of instruments, beautiful songs, poetic lyrics and stunning harmonies....

Discover the Nina and Pinta sailing ships at Baytowne Marina Feb. 27 – Mar. 4

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort February 27 – March 4 as the ‘Pinta’ and the ‘Nina’, replicas of Columbus’ Ships, will be docked at Baytowne Marina located at 8330 Mike Hayes Boulevard. Hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The ‘Nina’ was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship “the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.” In 2005, the ‘Pinta’, also a caravel, was launched in Brazil and was the...

Americana music concert at Camp Helen State Park Feb 16

The annual Americana Music Concert series will be in the Lodge at Camp Helen State Park from 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. The concert series is hosted by Lucky Mud and sponsored by Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park. On Feb. 16  Lis & Lon Williamson perform. A little Western Swing, a little Jazz, a little Folk and a whole lot of heart they are both consummate musicians. Entrance...