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Early autumn in Walton County abounds with color

Autumn brings colorful display to forest floors Fall brings a colorful time to explore the outdoors in  Northwest Florida. In Walton County, we are fortunate to have several State Parks and the Point Washington State Forest providing and abundance of seasonal wildflowers and migrating butterflies. To name just a few native flowers in bloom this time of year are wild buckweat (Eriogonum tomentosum), hairy jointweed (Polygonella basiramia), senna symeria (seymeria cassioides), goldenaster (Chrysopsis sabrella), goldenrod (Soldago tortifolia), figwort (Agalinis satacea)...

Destin Fishing Rodeo Oct. 1 – 31

Established in 1948, The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages. • Open everyday – Oct. 1 – 31st. • The Rodeo is FREE to angler’s fishing aboard a registered boat in the Rodeo. • Weigh-ins everyday on the docks at A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. • Open to private and charter boats. • Fishing on pier bridge jetty is free for anglers 14 years and younger. 
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Gator Thunder Charity Poker Run Oct. 12, 2012

Kiwanis Club of Freeport is hosting a charity poker run in Freeport Oct. 12, 2012. Proceeds benefit Children’s Advocacy Center of DeFuniak Springs. Registration is from 9 – 11:30 a.m. at Distinctive Cycles, 18291 US Hwy. 331 S, Freeport. Last Bike in 3 p.m. at The Outpost, 4576 County Hwy 3280, Freeport. 1st Place $250, 2nd Place $100, 3rd Place $50, Worst Hand $25. Free goody bag for the 1st 200 registered riders. Please RSVP to Jerry Grace (850) 585-0609...

Seventh Annual Camp Helen State Park Ghost Walk and History Tour on Oct. 13, 2012

Ghosts, spooks, pirates and witches! Ghosts, spooks, pirates and witches will be hanging out at Camp Helen State Park, Saturday, October 13th.  And everyone is invited to join them for an adventuresome evening of continuous storytelling and historic re-enactment from 5 – 8:30 p.m. The seventh annual Ghost Walk and History Tour, hosted by the Friends of Camp Helen, is suitable for children. New stories, pre tour entertainment and activities are being planned for this year’s event.  Costumes are encouraged...

Walton County Fair comes to DeFuniak Springs Oct. 8-13, 2012

Six days of family fun in store at the Fairgrounds The Walton County Fair, a tradition since 1924, kicks off six days of family fun on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012. 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 dog show, hot...

Day for Kids at Freeport Regional Sports Complex Sept. 8

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Freeport Regional Sports Complex It’s that time of year again to celebrate the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast’s Day for Kids! This annual, free community event highlights the importance of adults and children spending meaningful time together. BGCEC urges every adult to play a part in ensuring a brighter future for our young people by getting involved and becoming more engaged with their child, or young person’s, life. Day for...