June is just about here and so comes lots of summertime fun! The bright sunshine and blue skies make it a great time for outdoor events! If you're in town this month or lucky enough to be local – here are some happenings to check out along the Emerald Coast.
FESTIVALS & HAPPENINGS:
UNwineD: Celebrating Craft Beer, Spirits & Wine
When: June 4-5th
Where: Aaron Bessant Park | Panama City Beach
Description: UNwineD is an incredible two day celebration of craft beer, spirits, and wine June 4-5, 2021 at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach. Savor the flavors of fine craft beer, award-winning wine, and delicious local cuisine pairings.
Friday, June 4 – Presented by Southern Living Get an exclusive preview of the UNwineD and raise a glass while you mix and mingle with elite chefs, mixologists, and top tastemakers of the South. This exclusive VIP event has a limited amount of tickets available. Purchasing this ticket also includes entry into Saturday's Grand Tasting.
Saturday, June 5 – The Celebration 1-4pm Grand Tasting & Cocktail Competition: Taste craft beer, spirits and wine from around the world and sample delectable creations by local leading chefs. Purchase tickets here!
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
When: June 4-6th
Where: Frank Brown Park | Panama City Beach
Description: From June 4-6 you can enjoy the most exciting acts in country and southern rock music today. This year's headliners are Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Lynyrd Skynyrd! Situated on the Emerald Coast, Panama City Beach offers the ideal festival location. In the morning, live it up at the beach, enjoying sublimely soft sand, crystal clear waters and the best in outdoor recreation. Spend the afternoon jamming your heart out to the best country music. Dance away the cool nights with sounds as fresh as a sweet Gulf breeze. Tickets on Sale Now!
Jam on the Coast 5k
When: June 5th
Where: Frank Brown Park | Panama City Beach
Description: The inaugural Jam on the Coast 5K presented by Visit Panama City Beach, in partnership with Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, will take place on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida. The 5K allows runners of all levels to test their limits and gives an EXCLUSIVE coupon to save on tickets to Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam! The race begins and ends in Frank Brown Park, with an after-party at Texas Roadhouse. All 5K runners will receive a short-sleeve shirt, and all finishers will receive a medal. Register today – only 500 runners can participate!
When: June 12th
Where: Mattie Kelly Arts Cultural Village
Description: Concert series for a good cause! The day begins at 9:30am with tailgating. Music starts at 11am with Jeff and the Camaros. Brent Burns, Mike Nash and Gary Roland with the Landsharks complete a wonderful, fun filled day. All proceeds will go to Fresh Start for Children and Families. Food trucks and raffles will complete this phintastic day! $25 advance tickets -OR- $30 day of event at the gate. Limited tent space available for $50. Purchase tickets now!
When: June 16-20th
Where: Baytowne Marina
Description: The 19th annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic takes place June 16-20, 2021. Timed to coincide with the peak of the Gulf Coast’s blue marlin season, and located at the South’s number-one ranked resort destination, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort sets the new precedent for world-class sportfishing tournaments. This annual event offers something for everyone. Most importantly, for the angling teams, there’s the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, red-hot billfish action, and cool green cash. While on-shore, both the teams and their families can enjoy the wide variety of recreational activities offered at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and The Village of Baytowne Wharf. The spectacular night time weigh-ins are held at the Baytowne Marina at Sandestin and are open to the public. Info and registration: http://www.fishecbc.com/
Food Truck Fest
When: June 20th
Where: Mattie Kelly Arts Cultural Village
Description: Orange Beach Breeze is bringing the Food Truck Fest to Destin on Sunday, June 20th at Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village. Beginning at 11AM, the fest will feature more than a dozen food trucks from in and around the panhandle! Vendors will also be onsite selling gifts, crafts, jewelry, personal care products and much more. This is an event the whole family can enjoy! $5 Entry fee. 12 and under are free. Learn more at www.foodtruckfestdestin.com
Fireworks Show
Every Thursday @ Harborwalk Village
Lawn Games in Grand Park
Every Thursday & Friday @ Grand Boulevard
MKAF Concerts in the Village
Every Thursday @ Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village
Every Thursday & Friday @ Grand Boulevard
MKAF Concerts in the Village
Every Thursday @ Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village
Baytowne Sunday Cinema
Every Sunday @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Every Sunday @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
June 6 | Maleficent
June 13 | Croods A New Age
June 20 | Secret Life of Pets 2
June 27 | Moana
Farmer's Markets
Every Sunday @ Rosemary Beach
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