Destin Activities Spring 2018

Spring is a great time to visit Destin.

April 12-15 San Destin Wine Festival: Village of Baytowne Warf featuring over 800 domestic and international wines; more info: www.sandestinwinefestival.com

April 20 – ArtWalk and Easter Bunny at Destin’s Harborwalk Village.  From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Destin Harbor will feature kids’ activities, and the Easter Bunny will be in attendance for meet-and-greets and pictures with the family. In addition, local and regional artists will be set up along the waterfront from HarborWalk Village to AJ’s. Stroll the harbor and enjoy the art, the view, and the activities for kids.

April 19 – Easter Explosion at the Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. From noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, the Village will be filled with fun activities, including inflatables, lawn games, crafts, and of course, the Easter Bunny himself will be there.

April 23-27 – Emerald Coast Volleyball Week features teams from around the country competing for top spots in a variety of categories, including men’s teams, women’s teams, and co-ed teams. The tournament takes place at the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Sign up for your team or cheer on the teams as a spectator. Visit www.EmeraldCostVolleyBall.com to learn more.

April 24 – The Finest on the Emerald Coast will host more than 90 booths offering delicious food, great entertainment, silent auction items, and more from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. After dark, Fireworks will light up Destin Harbor with a spectacular show sponsored by The Emerald Grande at the HarborWalk Village. Tickets are $25/person.

April 26-29th South Walton Wine and Food Festival (Yes, another Wine Festival)

The celebration begins April 26th-29th at the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival! A weekend of great wines, fine foods, live music from national artists, culinary celebrities and more will be held on Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.  www.sowalwine.com

An assortment of over 800 wines will be available at the Grand Tasting event on Saturday, along with delicious food to pair with the variety of wines. There will also be tasting seminars, Champagne Lane tastings, Spirits Row, chef demos, and Nashville Songwriters Showcase.

There are so many unique local events that make spring a really fun time

Laura Co-Owner

Hi, I’m Laura Clayton — co-owner of Beach Condos in Destin, Realtor with World Impact Real Estate, full-time vacation rental nerd, and full-time mom-on-the-go. When I’m not helping guests find the perfect beachfront condo in Destin or Miramar Beach, I’m usually taking care of my two dogs, Lily (my terrier mix) and Ziggy (my standard Goldendoodle), or sitting at what feels like my 1,000th sporting event cheering on my kids, Reece and Liam. If you’ve ever tried answering emails from the bleachers, you’ll understand my life perfectly. I’ve spent nearly two decades in the vacation rental world, helping thousands of families make memories along the Emerald Coast — from first-time beach trips to traditions that bring guests back year after year. I love creating welcoming, pet-friendly spaces, coming up with slightly ridiculous beachy condo names, and making sure our homes feel comfortable, clean, and genuinely cared for. As a Realtor with World Impact Real Estate, I also help buyers and owners navigate the real estate side of beach living — whether that means purchasing an investment property, selling a condo, or maximizing rental potential while still keeping a place that feels like home. At the end of the day, I’m just someone who loves the beach, loves people, and believes vacations should feel easy, personal, and a little bit special. If you’re planning a stay — or thinking about owning a piece of the beach yourself — I’d love to help. Let’s get your flip-flops in the sand and make it a great one 🌊👣

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