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Walton County Fair Oct. 16 – 21

Head out the annual Walton County Fair Oct. 16 – 21, 2023. 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. The fair will include livestock competitions, home and garden competitions, arts/crafts, entertainment, rides, and food vendors. Entry admission ticket prices: General Admission for ages 5 years and up is $5.00 Children (ages 4 and under ) free Children under 4 are...

Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo and parades Oct. 5-7

The Bonifay Kiwanis Club will be hosting their Annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo, on Thursday, October 5 through Saturday, October 7, 2023 starting at 7:30 p.m. nightly at Memorial Field. Gates will open daily at 5:30 p.m. The parades will be on Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m. Parade starts at the north end of Bonifay in front of the Piggly Wiggly and travels south on Waukesha Street/Highway 79, turns right on Veterans Boulevard and ends in front of Memorial Field (arena). The...

Fall film series at Eden Gardens State Park Oct. 12, 19, and 26

The Friends of Eden Gardens State Park are hosting spooky classic films played on an outdoor screen under the oak trees at Eden. The event is free with paid park admission ($4 per vehicle). Films will be shown on the lawn near the pavilion starting at 6:30 pm. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, bug spray and coolers. Support the park by visiting our concessions where we will have popcorn, candy, soda, water and other beverages available for donations....

Camp Helen State Park pumpkin sale and Saturdays in the patch opens Sept. 30

The Friends of Camp Helen’s 8th Annual Pumpkin Patch officially opens Saturday, September 30 at 9 am and will remain open daily from 9 am – 4 pm throughout October. On Saturdays from 11 am – 3 pm, the patch will have various entertainment. This year, Saturdays in the Patch will feature: Nature Day (wildlife crafts, interpretive programs, educational games), a fishing expo for kids, face painting, a haunted history tour, live music, including Huck and Lily, food trucks, 2nd...

Fall Festival and market in Panama City Beach Sept. 23

Welcome to the first Fall Festival & Farmer Market hosted by the Panama City Beach Parks and Recreation Department. Bring the whole family to Aaron Bessant Park for a free event on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10 am – 2 pm. Enjoy fall fun, crafts, music, and food trucks. Shop locally at the Farmers Market and enjoy fresh food and handmade items. Enjoy live music starting at 11 am till 1 pm. The first 300 visitors will get a...

Fallapalooza fun at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Sept. 23

Join the E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for their annual Fallapalooza event. There will be food trucks, yard games, bounce houses, animal encounters, and more. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for ages 4–12. The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center, 4956 State Highway 20 E Freeport, FL 32439. For more information go to eowilsoncenter.org....

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Oct. 5

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 from 10 – 11 a.m. Join in for a ranger-guided nature hike. Camp Helen boasts nine distinct natural communities throughout the park with varied flora and fauna. Learn about our rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather; water and bug spray are recommended. The Friends of Camp Helen are excited to be open...