DESTIN EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Feb. 27
Destin City Hall
All city meetings are being held at the City Hall Annex, 4100 Indian Bayou Trail, until further notice. All meetings are subject to change or cancellation. To virtually view the meeting, https://www.cityofdestin.com/. To view/stream is www.youtube.com/CityofDestin.
City Council, 6 p.m. March 1
Shrimp & Grits Festival
The Destin Harbor s newest event is back to showcase one of the South s most beloved dishes.
Enjoy delicious food, great drinks and live music on the Destin harbor from 12-4 p.m. Feb. 27 at the second annual Shrimp & Grits Festival. Local restaurants compete for the best Shrimp & Grits dish on the harbor. Tickets are available at www.shrimpandgritsfest.com/tickets.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Feb. 13
Walton Sun
Mardi Gras Street Party
Enjoy the Mardi Gras street party by AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar down on the Destin harbor at noon Feb. 13. Entertainment from Louisiana’s own Dikki Du & The Zydeco Krewe starts at noon on the big stage and the staff will be throwing beads and moon pies for all to catch. Crawfish boil will be ready along with other festive eats, including Jambalya, Crawfish Étouffée, Gumbo & Poboys, with hurricane drink specials.
Hospitality Job Fair
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is hosting a job fair to fill full-time and part-time positions from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Human Resources Office, 4000 S. Sandestin Blvd. in Miramar Beach. Opportunities include housekeeping attendants, food and beverage, guest services, culinary, security, spa, bellman/valet and more. An impressive benefits package for employees at Hilton Sandestin includes a 401K program, health benefits, free daily meal service,
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 23
Walton Sun
Mardi Gras Parade
The Krewe de Yak’s 7th Annual Mardi Gras Parade and Festival will be held Jan. 23 on Circle Drive in DeFuniak Spring. The Street fair and Car Show will begin at 11 a.m. and GrasFest will once again be the place to be for food, fun, and family-friendly entertainment celebrating the Carnival season. The Grand Parade will roll at 3 p.m. For more information, call 850-419-5977 or emailtkrewedeyak@gmail.com.
ECTC: Florida Girls
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents Florida Girls at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 28-30 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 24 at ECTC’s space upstairs at 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin in Miramar Beach. Purchase tickets at https://tickets.vendini.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 16
Walton Sun
Camp Helen Virtual Americana Music at the Lodge
American Music at the Lodge is the 2021 series of unique concerts featuring American roots musicians performing in the lodge at Camp Helen State Park from 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 16 with Rupert Wates. With this new year comes new rules, but still great music in the safest environment.. Camp Helen State Park will provide, free of charge, music videos of their performers this season. Sit back in the comfort of your home and listen to some of the finest music in America today. Concerts will be available online at https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfCampHelenStatePark. For more information, call 850-233-5059, visit www.friendsofcamphelen.org, like on Facebook, or email camphelenfriends@gmail.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 19
Walton Sun
Market Shops Blood Drive
The Market Shops will host the OneBlood Big Red Bus for a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 18. All donors will receive a complimentary COVID-19 Antibody Test in addition to the regularly administered wellness checkup.
Sunday Matinee Series
The Florida Chautauqua Theater in Downtown DeFuniak Springs will host a Sunday Matinee Series at 3 p.m.Dec. 20 showing “A Christmas Story.” Tickets are available for purchase in advance at fcweb.org. Cost is $10/adults and $6/children 12 and under. Remaining tickets will be available at the theater box office, 848 Baldwin Avenue, prior to the start of the show.