November, A Time to Enjoy the Events of the Emerald Coast, from 30A to Destin FL
November is a spectacular time of year here along the Emerald Coast. The days are pleasingly warm and the evenings are cool. Everyone in the area tries to celebrate this wonderful time of year, anticipating the Holidays and getting in the spirit of the Season.
Fabulous events begin the month and continue to the end, when Black Friday captures all of us to shop until we drop! But before that happens, join in in some or all the happenings from 30A to Destin FL.
November 2nd launches the TASTE OF THE BEACH.
Al Fresco Reserve Tasting in Ruskin Place, Ruskin Place, Seaside, 6pm – 8pm, $165 per person
Live Chamber Music sets the mood to gather among the galleries for hors d’oeuvres and sushi, to be prepared by the famous, author- chef Jim Shirley and accompanied by an wide array of wines.
Also on November 2nd:
Finz After Dark – Finz Beachside Grille, 7-11pm, $95 per person
Dance under the stars while enjoying an exotic menu complimented by top shelf liquors. While the DJ stirs your feet, let the “mixologist” stir you a drink from Kettle One Vodka poured through custom sculpted ice luges or grab a cigar from the fine selection and mosey over to the Kahlua Station for an outrageous dessert.
Tickets for both events are on sale until November 2nd at 5:00pm
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November 3rd:
Seeing Red Wine Festival, Streets of Seaside, 1pm – 5pm, $120 per person
Live music plays while you peruse the wine stations and culinary pavilion.
Tickets on sale until 11:00am on November 3rd
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November 4th:
Taste of The Beach & Charity Auction, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Destin, 2pm – 5pm, $35 per person
Imbibe fine wines and nosh on appetizers as you partake in the silent auction.
Suggest contacting South Walton Area Chamber of Commerce for information concerning ticket purchase locations at (800) 822-6877.
The following Charities are the benefactors of Taste of The Beach:
- Children in Crisis, Inc.
- Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
- Children’s Volunteer Health Network
- Emerald Coast Autism Center
- Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center
- Horizons
- Fisher House of the Emerald Coast
- Habitat For Humanity of Walton County Florida
- Youth Village
- Pathways for Change
- The Shelter House
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November 10th:
Commences a sequence of events at HarborWalk Village in Destin.
Blues, Brews, & BBQ, 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
Hosted by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Assn., a beer tasting and Creative BBQ contest will be held.
All proceeds are going to FRLA Education Foundation to support the next generation of hospitality professionals. For more info call: 850-424-0600
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November 23rd:
Santa’s Arrival to HarborWalk Village and Tree Lighting, 12:00 noon – 8:00pm
Santa arrives to begin the Christmas Season at HarborWalk Village
November 24th:
Visit Santa, From 12:00noon to 7:00pm
There will be a HOLIDAY SHOW with live music and entertainment.
November 23rd-24th
Here Comes Santa Claus Weekend, Baytowne Village of Sandestin
There will be Tree lighting, a Holiday movie at 7PM (Arthur Christmas) and a visit from Santa.
Saturday 24th:
Help us welcome Santa to Baytowne and watch as he lights the Village Christmas Tree at 6PM. Then stick around for a choreographed light show, 12 Nights of Lights, and watch for fireworks!