Events
Welcome to our Events Calendar, your go-to resource for staying in the know about all the exciting happenings in our community.
70th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival
- Location: Fort Walton Beach
Named after legendary pirate William Augustus Bowles (AKA Billy Bowlegs), this family-friendly pirate themed celebration is in its 70th year!
The festival features the Pre-Invasion on Thursday night, a Pirate Skirmish between the Krew of Bowlegs and the mayor of Fort Walton Beach on Friday night, the Pirate Landing when Captain Bowlegs and his Krewe attempt to capture the city and mayor on Saturday afternoon, and the celebratory Torchlight Parade on Monday night.
Other festivities include a treasure hunt, a fireworks show, live music, an arts and crafts festival, and delicious food from local food trucks.
More information found here: https://billybowlegsfestival.com/
JAWS in Concert
- Location: Destin - FWB Convention Center
- Starts: 7:00 pm
- Ends: 10:00 pm
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the concert hall … experience Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg’s classic 1970s adventure thriller like never before. ���� in Concert will keep you on the edge of your seat as Sinfonia Gulf Coast performs composer John Williams’ iconic Academy Award–winning score live, perfectly synced to the film projected in HD on the big screen. Relive the suspense, the terror, and the unforgettable music that forever changed the way we view the ocean. Now for the first time, audiences will have the chance to experience the power of a live symphony orchestra performing the entire score in sync with one of the greatest motion pictures of all time. In the words of Chief Brody, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat!”
