Events
Welcome to our Events Calendar, your go-to resource for staying in the know about all the exciting happenings in our community.
Sandestin Wine Festival
- Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
- Starts: 1:00 pm
- Ends: 9:00 pm
Wine, food & fun in the sun! A four-day festival celebrating wine and all things Gulf Coast in the premier Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort with everything you need or want only steps away? Yes, please! The 39th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival is set for April April 16-19, 2026 at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, and we can’t wait to see you.
-Thursday April 16 - Winemaker Dinners
-Friday April 17 - Grand Wine Tasting
-Saturday April 18 - Grand Wine Tasting
-Sunday April 19 - Brunch Events
CARE on the Coast TurtleFest
- Location: 1010 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
- Starts: 3:30 PM
- Ends: 7 PM
TurtleFest will transform the Gulfarium into a vibrant, after-hours celebration featuring all-you-care-to-enjoy food and drinks, live music, and nonstop entertainment throughout the park. Guests can enjoy animal meet-and-greets, interactive attractions, hands-on activities, games, and a dedicated Kids Zone, making the event fun for all ages.
Most importantly, proceeds from CARE on the Coast TurtleFest directly support the mission of the Gulfarium CARE Center, helping fund the rescue and rehabilitation of injured and endangered sea turtles, as well as conservation efforts that protect local wildlife and coastal ecosystems.
