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Darius Rucker concert slated for Sandestin

February 24, 2012 by

Lead singer for Hootie and the Blowfish, Darius Rocker, will perform in May at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin, FL.

The country singer is heading up a two-day charity concert/golf tourney benefiting LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam’s ANNIKA Foundation. Festivities include a celebrity golf tournament and then the concert.

This event is the inaugural ANNIKA and Friends at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The event will take place May 12-13, 2012, with the concert on Sunday night. Sorenstam, along with 25 of her celebrity friends and athletes, will take part in a weekend filled with golf, fine dining and music. The proceeds from the event will go to the ANNIKA Foundation to fund the start of SPARK – a physical education program for children – in elementary schools in the area and across the state, according to an ANNIKA Foundation news release.

Other celebrities scheduled to partake are music legend Alice Cooper, former Sienfeld actor John O’Hurley,  actor Craig T. Nelson, Fox News host Gerri Willis, Olympic skier Bode Miller, former NFL running back Ricky Watters,  actor Alfonso Ribeiro, and current and former LPGA players Yani Tseng, Nancy Lopez, Laura Diaz and Suzann Pettersen,

In addition to the Sunday night concert, the weekend’s events will include a cocktail reception featuring ANNIKA wines and a dinner party with Annika, celebrities and sports personalities on Saturday, May 12. Annika will host a Mother’s Day breakfast, golf clinic, celebrity golf tournament and VIP reception catered by Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar prior to the concert on Sunday, the new release stated.

For more info click here.

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30A Wine Festival

February 20, 2012 by

This two day, intimate event is March 3 and 4, 2012 in the elegant surroundings of Alys Beach.

Tickets are $300 per person, $600 per couple and include entrance to all festival activities including a seminar, grand tasting, dance party and Sunday champagne brunch. Each of the activities will be indoors or tented so all can occur rain or shine!

Check out the event’s website here.

 

 

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Sandestin Wine Fest

February 17, 2012 by

Sandestin Wine Festival

 

26th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival

Don’t miss this very popular event on April 26-29, 2012. The Sandestin Wine Festival at The Village of Baytowne Wharf brings an opportunity for discovery at this Florida vacation resort. Take part in Sandestin wine tastings showcasing more than 800 domestic and international wines. Wine novices are able to learn more about wines and sample from a comprehensive selection including the finest appellations from all major producing countries in all varieties, styles and price ranges. Wine aficionados enjoy meeting winemakers, asking detailed questions and acquiring hard-to-get selections. An added bonus is the culinary pavilion and the opportunity to immediately purchase your favorite wine selections. All wines are available at special event pricing at the Retail Wine Tent on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check here for full event details.

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Baytowne Bash Fat Tuesday Parade

February 17, 2012 by

 

 

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 5 – 8 pm

10th Annual Baytowne Bash Fat Tuesday Parade 
Prepare to let your hair down on what many call the most festive day of the year, Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday.

“Laissez les bon temps rouler” (let the good times roll) with the 10th annual Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade rolling through Sandestin. Yell “throw me something mister” as unique and colorful floats, golf carts, and pick-up trucks roll down the streets and marchers dressed up in all their Mardi Gras best shower parade-goers with a barrage of beads, moon pies, and other trinkets.

The post-parade celebration continues into the night with street performers, “throws” tossed from balconies on Main St, and parties at various Baytowne establishments.

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Mardi Gras Dog Parade Sunday

February 17, 2012 by

Mardi Gras Dog Parade

 

The 9th annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade will be held this Sunday, Feb. 19 in Baytowne Warf. This year’s theme is Cruisin’ Canines: Fetch a Wave!

The streets of Baytowne will be filled with costumed dogs in sunglasses and swimsuits, and their humans tossing beads and other parade favors.

Themed convertibles, small floats, golf carts, bicycles and decorated wagons will be all over the Baytowne.

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Gumbo Fest is Here

February 16, 2012 by

 

The 23rd Annual Gumbo Festival kicks off this weekend at Baytowne Warf in Sandestin. The gates to the tasty gumbo open at noon and close at 4 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.

More than a dozen area restaurants are taking part this year and they include: Bistro Bijoux, Marlin Grill, WaterColor Inn and Resort, Pompano Joe’s and many others. Check out the event’s website here.

Tickets are only $15 so come on down and grab some gumbo and a cold beer. We’ll see you there!

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