Can you believe that its May?! Holy moly summer is quickly approaching! There are soooo many fun events happening around town this month. Festivals, concerts, farmers markets, and more. Check out some of them below!
Baytowne Wednesday Night Concert Series
From their website: ”
Welcome to The Village of Baytowne Wharf where live music concerts take place in the Baytowne Events Plaza every Wednesday night from 7-9pm. Various local and regional artists perform throughout the year – see the lineup. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Free and open to the public.
Baytowne Wednesday Night Concerts
May 2023 | 7PM – 9PM
May 3: Jarred McConnell and The High Aces
May 10: Dion Jones & The Neon Tears
May 17: Shenanigans
May 24: Casey Kearney
May 31: Horseshoe Kitty”
Movie Nights in Seaside
Every Friday now through May 26th
From their website:
“Grab your blankets & chairs and head to the Seaside Amphitheater for a family movie under the stars. The movie begins at 8:00 PM, weather permitting. Follow the link below for movie reviews to check if it fits you and your family.
Amphitheater Movie Schedule
May 5: Up
May 12: Tangled
May 19: October Sky
May 26: Finding Dory”
Free.
Cinco de Mayo at AJ’s in Grayton Beach
May 5
From their website: “Dig out your fiesta hat and join AJ’s Grayton Beach for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Friday, May 5th! Enjoy tacos, margaritas, and tequila specials! Live music starts at 4PM with Will & Linda followed by DJ Charles at 8PM and “Scratch 2020” at 9PM.
AJ’s is featuring food and drink specials all day to keep you feeling festive:
* 4 different taco specials all day ; choice of chicken, pork, fish, or shrimp.
* House margaritas – $5.00
* House Tequila Shots – $4.00
* Bucket of Corona or Dos Equis 5 for $20″
North Beach Social: Cinco de Mayo Party
May 5 : 11am-9pm
From their website: “North Beach Social will host a Cinco de Mayo Party on Friday, May 5th. Featuring an all-day pig roast that will be ready around 4PM, a photo booth, drink specials and DJ 30A spinning LIVE from 6 – 9PM, this is one celebration you will not want to miss!”
May 6
From their website: “Celebrate International Fire Fighter Day with the City of DeFuniak Springs Fire Department and Main Street DeFuniak Springs as they host Touch a Truck. Taking place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, on Baldwin Avenue in Downtown DeFuniak Springs, the event will begin at 8:00AM, in conjunction with the weekly Farmer’s Market. “
Burning Up The Beaches Car Show at Destin Commons
May 4 – 6
From their website: “Burning Up The Beaches is a fun-filled weekend with gearheads from all over the United States taking place May 4 – 6, 2023. Participating attendees will enjoy three days of events and showing off their cars on the sugar-white beaches of Destin and Fort Walton Beach.
Drivers will cruise throughout Ft. Walton Beach with designated stops from 9AM – 3PM on Friday, May 5, followed by a Cinco de Mayo themed party with entertainment provided by Flash Flood. Join in the fun on Saturday, May 6 for Car Show Central at Destin Commons from 9AM – 3PM. There will be raffle baskets and 50/50 tickets throughout the event. This event is free for spectators.
All funds raised during Burning Up The Beaches weekend will support The Arc of the Emerald Coast’s mission to provide a path from disability to capability.”
Free.
From their website: “Alaqua Animal Refuge will host their first-ever Feline Fiesta Adoption event on Saturday, May 6th.The fiesta will include kids kitty face painting, cat enrichment crafts, and special (nonalcoholic) Meowgarita smoothies and Purros at the Cat Cafe!
Don’t miss the Adoption Specials on our feline friends!
Kittens: waived adoption fee on second kitten when you adopt two.
Adult Cats: waived adoption fee on cats over one year.”
Huck & Lilly Kids Music Performance
May 4 – 30
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This event is happening on these dates:
From their website: “The 35th annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival takes place May 13 & 14 at Grand Boulevard in South Walton, Florida. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, ArtsQuest provides an opportunity to view and purchase original art from over 200 artists from around the country while also experiencing live musical entertainment, ImagiNation (where kids rule), student exhibits and great food & beverage options in the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.”
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival at Grand Boulevard
Saturday, May 13: 10AM – 7PM
Sunday, May 14: 10AM – 5PM
30A Foam Fest
May 13
From their website: “Introducing 30A Foam Fest, a brand new craft beer festival coming to South Walton this May! Presented by 30Avenue and Idyll Hound Proper, 30A Foam Fest will showcase the best of the local craft beer scene along with live music by New Orleans finest, Flow Tribe, games, a photo booth, and delectable cuisine from local restaurants. By joining us at this event, you will have the chance to explore a range of unique and exciting beers, poured by your favorite breweries from along the Emerald Coast.
The festival promises to be a fun-filled day for guests 21+, offering participants the opportunity to indulge in great food and drink options, all while supporting a worthy cause. Proceeds from the inaugural event will benefit Food for Thought Outreach, a vital organization that works tirelessly to provide meals for children in our community.”
Tickets required.
Pop Up at Kendra Scott – Grand Boulevard
May 13
Join Destin 30A Moms at Kendra Scott for some shopping + mini treatments by Blush Beauty Lounge!
Free.
Gulf Place Wine Walk
May 18
From their website: “Gulf Place Merchants host the Wine Walk on the third Thursday each month. For $25, attendees can enjoy samplings of hand-selected wines, light appetizers, live music and giveaways while venturing to all of the unique Gulf Place shops. Featuring jewelry, artwork, clothing and many other unique gifts, event-goers can enjoy the evening sipping and shopping in Gulf Place.
Gulf Place Wine Walk
Jan – Feb | 4 – 6PM
March – Dec | 5 – 7 PM
Check in at the Artists of Gulf Place to receive your complimentary glass and your walkabout map. Visit each participating merchant to be entered for a chance to win awesome giveaways at the end of the night!”
From their website: “Celebrate LakeFest in downtown DeFuniak Springs Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20. This annual event is loaded with activities the whole family will love on the water and banks of beautiful Lake DeFuniak, one of the world’s rare, naturally round spring-fed lakes.
The 2023 event is comprised of live entertainment, kayak/water sport races, outdoor evening movie, fish fry, hilarious cardboard boat races, water demonstrations, booth exhibits, water slides, bounce houses, kids activities, an historic district bicycle tour, and car show. The 2023 program will include overnight primitive camping for those who sign up in advance for an event or who are vendors, sponsors and educational booth hosts.
View the schedule, register for the triathlon, and see who will perform live at the 2023 LakeFest”
From their website: “The Watersound Origins community will host 30A’s annual Locals Last Stand party on Sunday, May 21 from 3 – 7PM. The event will take place at Watersound Town Center Pavilion and will feature live performances by local artists. The concert is FREE and open to the public!
The Live music schedule is as follows:
3 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. || Siren & The Mudpuppies
4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. || Dion Jones & The Neon Tears
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. || Will Thompson Band
Local food trucks and vendors will also be available. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an afternoon and evening of fun at the Watersound Town Center. “
Watch for another post with Memorial Day events coming soon!
