Destin Charity Wine Auction (April (annually; concurrent with South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival)). Founded in 2005 by Chan Cox. Annual charity fundraiser benefiting children in need in Northwest Florida. The 21st annual auction (2026) raised a record $4 million. Held in conjunction with the South Walton Beaches Wine…
Sandestin Wine Festival (April (annually; 2026 dates: April 16–19)). Annual multi-day wine and food festival at The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Miramar Beach (within the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, adjacent to Destin). Features 500+ domestic and international wines and cuisine from…
Destin Seafood Festival (Late September / early October (annually; 2026 dates: September 25–27)). Free annual festival on the Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Founded in 1978 by the Destin Charter Boat Association Women's Auxiliary. Primary fundraiser for the Destin Charter Boat Association (est. 1954), a nonprofit focused…
Destin Fishing Rodeo (October 1–31 (annually)). The oldest and most iconic Destin tradition, founded in 1948 by Howard Marler, Jewel Melvin, and Willie Marler. Month-long fishing tournament with daily weigh-ins (10am–7pm behind AJ's on the harbor), competitions…