June is just around the corner! Along with the warmth of summer June brings loads of local events to attend. There is never a lack of fun here along the Emerald Coast! June is a great time to socialize, enjoy good food, drink, and entertainment all month long. Check out some of the events happening along the Emerald Coast and plan a visit. If you're lucky enough to be local – enjoy them all!
FESTIVALS & HAPPENINGS:
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
When: June 1st-4th
Where: Frank Brown Park
Description: Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is a multi-day country music festival in Panama City Beach, Florida taking place June 1st - 4th at Frank Brown Park. Tickets and info at gulfcoastjam.com.
2023 Artist Lineup
Morgan Wallen
Miranda Lambert
More to be announced!
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. Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy an amazing festival experience and a seaside getaway all at once. Book your tickets today!
When: June 3rd-4th
Where: Various Locations
Description: Join Distillery 98 for the 3rd Annual Paddle Boil on June 3rd & 4th. Summer by the Half Shell festivities begin on Saturday, June 3rd with a morning paddle board race in Grayton Beach on Western Lake followed by a Sip & Shop. The party continues on Sunday, June 4th with their infamous Crawfish Boil & Distillery Party.
Saturday, June 3rd | Summer by the Half Shell Event
9AM - 11AM: Paddle Race at Grayton Boat Ramp
11AM - 4PM: Sip & Shop at Tribe Kelly Surf Company special launch party to celebrate “the best bottle for the beach,” Half Shell Vodka. Everyone is welcome to come sip, shop, and hang out, but you must be 21+ to drink.
Sunday, June 4th | Crawfish Boil & Distillery Party
11AM - 4PM: Crawfish and Oysters
1PM - 3PM: LIVE MUSIC with Boukou Groove
Tickets for the Sunday event will go on sale May 23rd and be available for purchase at the distillery.
When: June 9th
Where: Blackstone Golf Course
Description: Join the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 9th for their Annual Spring Classic at Blackstone Golf Course in DeFuniak Springs. Breakfast and registration begins at 8AM and a shotgun start will kick off the tournament at 9AM.
To register and ask questions, email Gabby at gabrielle@waltonareachamber.com
Spring Golf Classic | June 9th, 2023
Breakfast & Registration: 8AM Shotgun Start: 9AM
When: June 10th
Where: The Links Golf Club | Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Description: Calling all animal lovers and golf enthusiasts! Alaqua Animal Refuge will host the Second Annual “FORE! The Love of Animals” Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, June 10 at The Links Golf Club at Sandestin in Miramar Beach, FL.
The Tournament features an 8:30 a.m. check-in with a 10 a.m. shotgun start, scamble format; breakfast by Chick-fil-A and a Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar; 18 holes of golf with a cart; boxed lunch; two drink tickets; and a fun after-party.
Presented by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort as the Top Dog Title Sponsor, the Tournament welcomes teams of four plus individuals. Registration is $250 per golfer or $850 per foursome. Registration opens Wednesday, April 5 and can be found online at Alaqua.org.
The Tournament will wrap up with a “Yappy Hour” Awards Celebration to be held at the Sunset Bay Café in Sandestin for all participants and sponsors, and will feature an array of hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine. The event will also have multiple raffles and live music. Awards will be given for first, second, and third teams, closest to the hole, and closest to the snake!
FORE! The Love of Animals benefits Alaqua Animal Refuge and will provide crucial funding for its daily operations in supporting their mission to provide shelter, safety, and second chances to all kinds of animals. To learn more, visit Alaqua.org.
When: June 18th
Where: FOOW30A
Description: Celebrate Father's Day at FOOW - Fish Out of Water in WaterColor, FL with Coffee & Donuts for Dad from 8AM - 2PM. Bring Dad for complimentary coffee, donuts, and quality family time paired with live music. A la carte menu available. Reservations not accepted; walk-ins welcome.
Father's Day Breakfast | 8AM - 2PM June 18th
LIVE MUSIC | 11AM - 1PM: Kristi Lien
As one of the 30A area’s only large family-style restaurants and bars overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Fish Out of Water embodies the spirit of the WaterColor community: coastal, fun, and unpretentious, with impeccable service and cuisine.Visit foow30a.com
When: June 21st-25th
Where: Baytowne Marina
Description: The 21st annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic takes place June 21 - 25, 2023. 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.
Thursday, June 22nd | NOON
Start of Tournament Fishing. Watch from the Destin Pass Bridge; boats will leave the marina around 11:00AM.
Friday, June 23rd | 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Weigh-In at Baytowne Marina from 4 - 8 PM. Fireworks at 9PM.
Saturday, June 24th | 4:00PM - 8:30PM
The BIG Weigh-In at Baytowne Marina.
The 2023 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic runs June 22-26 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. For registration, dockage, rules and schedule of events, visit fishecbc.com.
Concert Series @ Rosemary Beach
Mondays | 6:00-8PM
Stories By the Sea @ Seaside Post Office
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10AM
Wine & Song @ NEAT
Tuesdays | 5-7PM
Wild Sea Turtle Wednesdays @ The Big Chill
Wednesdays | 9-11AM
Awkward Oxen Improv @ Alys Beach
Wednesdays | 10AM
The Red Bar Jazz Band @ The Red Bar
Nightly | 5:30-9PM
Concert Series @ 30Avenue
Nightly | 6:00-9PM
All American Thursday @ HarborWalk Village
Thursdays | 6:30PM
Sounds Like Summer Series @ Watersound
Thursdays | 6PM
MKAF Concerts in The Village @ Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village
Thursdays | 7PM
Reels in the Amphitheatre @ Alys Beach
Every Thursday | 7:30PM
Yoga In the Backyard of Love @ Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
Fridays | 8AM
Rock the Docks Concert Series @ Harborwalk Village
Every Saturday | 7PM
Brunch & Live Music @ FOOW30A
Every Sunday | 8AM
Brunch & Live Music @ Stinky's Fish Camp
Every Sunday | 10AM
AJ's Grayton Brunch: Crawfish & Live Music
Every Sunday | 11AM
Farmer's Markets
Every Tuesday @ Seaside
Every Thursday @ The Big Chill on 30A
Every Saturday @ Seaside, Grand Boulevard, Watersound & Baytowne Wharf
Every Sunday @ Rosemary Beach, Baytowne Wharf & Hammock Bay
Last Sunday of the Month @ Destin Commons
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