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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...

Choctawhatchee Estuary Festival at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park April 27

Educational fun for everyone Date: Saturday, Apr. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks and the Mattie Kelly Cultural & Environmental Institute of Northwest Florida State College will sponsor the Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival. This family event will feature fun, educational activities and displays showcasing our coastal environment. Cheer on the crab races and get your hands dirty as you make fish printed T-shirts to take home....

Take advantage of license-free fishing Saturday, April 6 in Florida’s fresh waters

The possibilities for taking advantage of the upcoming license-free freshwater fishing day, Saturday, April 6, in Florida are almost endless. That’s because people of all ages can cast their lines into 3 million acres of lakes, ponds and reservoirs and 12,000 miles of fishable rivers, streams and canals. The hardest part might be picking your destination. These abundant resources, coupled with responsible freshwater fish management, are why Florida is known as the “Fishing Capital of the World.” The Florida Fish...

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...

Step back in time at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown

A simpler life preserved at historical park Ever wonder what it was like to live in Northwest Florida during the nineteenth and early twentieth century? Head over to explore the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown and step back in time. Eighteen historic buildings gathered from areas around the Apalachicola River and the Northwest Florida region, are arranged to replicate an idyllic farm community. Explore a schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, grist mill, post office, church, school and more all assembled in intricate...