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Freeport Bayfest Oct. 27

Come celebrate the joy of the Bay at Bayfest in Freeport at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex, Hammock Bay, Freeport, FL. on Saturday, October 27th from 10 am to 7 pm. Promising to be a fun day for the entire family, Bayfest will start with a 5K race starting at 8 am, a “A Taste of the Bay” cook-off (winner will enjoy a week-end stay at a beach condo courtesy of Ocean Reef Realty) fishing tournament, disc golf tournament, numerous...

Celebrate Astronomy Day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 13

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association (NWFASTRO) in celebrating National Astronomy Day.  Come for “Topsail Under the Stars,” an evening of viewing the sun, moon and stars through telescopes on October 13, 2018 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Solar telescopes will be out until the sun sets for you to safely view the sun.  Then the astronomy association will switch telescopes and assist you in viewing any constellations, planets and other celestial objects that...

Chautauqua Winery Harvest Festival in DeFuniak Springs Oct. 20

Chautauqua Winery 2018 Harvest Festival is a celebration of their annual harvest from their vineyards. This festival is held outdoors at Chautauqua Winery, 364 Hugh Adams Road Defuniak Springs, FL 32435 on Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free wine tasting, non-alcoholic muscadine juices are available for all ages to enjoy. Art and craft vendors along with food vendors and live entertainment will be on hand. You can purchase their wine by the case, bottle, or glass. Bring...

Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo Oct. 4 – 6

The Bonifay Kiwanis Club is hosting the annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo Oct. 4, 5, 6, 2018 at Memorial Field on Veterans Blvd. in Bonifay. Times: 7:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 pm) Rodeo Parade: Friday (Oct 5th) – 1:00 PM, Saturday (Oct 6th) – 1:00 PM The Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo Parade brings thousands of spectators, young and old, to downtown Bonifay on Friday and Saturday afternoon to view many floats, dignitaries, bands, ATV’s, go carts, motorcycles, wagon trains...

Walton County Fair Oct. 8 – 13

The Walton County Fair, a tradition since 1924, kicks off six days of family fun on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. Sticking to its roots as an agricultural fair, there will be livestock competitions every day including rabbit, poultry, hog, horse, lamb, goat and cattle shows. The Fair also provides an opportunity for youth and adults to showcase their artwork, handicrafts, growing crops. Other activities will include a greased pig contest, hot dog and pie eating contests, baked goods for sale...

Kite festival on Okaloosa Island Sept. 22, 23

What do a 100-foot octopus, 80-foot panda, and a 50-foot gator have in common? They’ll all be flying high over the Fort Walton Beach Boardwalk on Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23. Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the Emerald Coast Kite Fliers Club for two days of FREE kite flying fun. Enjoy larger-than-life show kites, professional stunt kite flying demonstrations, free kite flying lessons, a family fun fly perfect for any age, and special activities at the Kitty Hawk...

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Sept. 22

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on National Public Lands Day for a “Cache In, Trash Out” Adventure on September 22, 2018 from 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.  Participants will explore the park while looking for one, some or all thirteen geocache locations.  At each location visited, event participants will learn more about the area of the park they are in and help maintain it by picking up trash as they go. To start, participants check in at the Park Store between 9 am – 12 pm. ...

Fall Festival at Camp Helen State Park Oct. 6

The third annual Fall Festival at Camp Helen State Park will be on Saturday, October 6 from 11 am – 4 pm. There will be fun, food, music, and games for the whole family. New activities include pony and hay rides. State park entrance fee of $2 per person for anyone the age of 7 and above. Kids 6 and under are free. The event is free, however, donations are accepted. Donations will go directly to the Friends of Camp...