February on the Emerald Coast is brimming with enticing events that showcase the region’s charm, creativity, and sense of community. From festive food celebrations like the Sandestin Gumbo Festival to active pursuits such as the Seaside Half Marathon and Pink Run 5K, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re running, tasting, or dancing your way through February, 30A and the Emerald Coast promise a month full of unforgettable moments.
FEATURED EVENTS
Girls Getaway Weekend
Rosemary Beach
February 6th –9th, 2025
A 4-day celebration for women that includes a welcome bonfire, cooking demonstration with chef Andrea LeTard, earring-making workshop with Merry Beth Myrick, Saturday evening bash (dinner, dancing, silent auction), Sunday brunch, and more! The 2025 event benefits Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Women’s Diagnostic Center.
Pink Run 5K and Walk Benefiting Fore Her
The Village of Baytowne Wharf | Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
February 8th, 2025
Fore Her is excited to announce the 2025 Pink Run presented by Emerald Coast Hospice on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. The event returns to The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Miramar Beach, and will bring back the timed 5k race in addition to the Survivor Stroll. The community is invited to walk or run with friends and family, wear pink, and have fun while raising funds for breast cancer patients in financial need. Attendees will enjoy an after-party with a DJ, a photo booth, prizes, and food samples. All registered breast cancer survivors can enjoy the VIP Survivors’ Lounge.
Camellia Festival
Eden Gardens State Park | Point Washington
February 8th, 2025
Please join us for the Annual Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park from 10AM to 2PM. The event, hosted by The Friends of Eden, is free with paid park admission ($4 per car). Additional parking for the event will be at Bay School with tram service to the park. There will be educational stations throughout the park and camellias available to purchase. B’s Smoking Barbeque will be selling delicious food & drinks near the pavilion and The Earth Vibes Band will be playing live music on the bayou stage.
Brunch Fest
HarborWalk Village | Destin
February 8th, 2025
Brunch is our Jam! Brunch bites, Bloody Marys, and bubbles galore will fill the Destin Harbor for our Fourth Annual Brunch Fest! Mark your calendars, grab your tickets now, and get ready to join us for the perfect day on the Harbor! You’ll be welcomed by a mimosa in hand as you make your way through the Village to taste and try all the yummiest foods from our area’s favorite brunch spots. After all, we know brunch is always a good idea!
Seaside Half Marathon + 5K
Seaside Neighborhood School | Seaside
February 16th, 2025
The Seaside School Half Marathon + 5K will take place Feb. 13th – 16th, 2025 in Seaside, Florida. The multi-day charity race weekend kicks off with the coastal cuisine event Taste of the Race on Friday night, then proceeds to a fun-for-all-ages Race Expo on Saturday, and culminates on Sunday morning with the running of the half marathon + 5K along the iconic Highway 30A starting and finishing in Seaside.
30A Wine Festival
Multiple Locations | Alys Beach
February 19th – 23rd, 2024
The 30A Wine Festival, underwritten by The Alys Foundation, returns to the beautiful community of Alys Beach for its 13th year: Wednesday, February 19 through Sunday, February 23, 2025. The festival showcases renowned distillers, vintners, and culinary favorites over five days of celebration – a series of events and workshops where wine enthusiasts and bourbon lovers alike relish in the festivities within the captivating town of Alys Beach. All proceeds from the festival benefit the Children’s Volunteer Health Network, a local charity which provides health services to uninsured or underinsured schoolchildren in Walton and Okaloosa Counties.
Sandestin Gumbo Festival
Village of Baytowne Wharf | Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
February 21st – 22nd, 2025
Presented by The Village of Baytowne Wharf and the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, it’s easy to see why the Sandestin Gumbo Festival is consistently designated the Gulf Coast’s favorite winter food event.
The Main Event features the greatest gumbo cook-off on the Gulf Coast with unlimited samplings of gumbo and bloody marys. Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe will keep you dancing with authentic Zydeco music throughout the day. In addition to the gumbo cook-off, area bars, and restaurants will compete in the Best Bloody Mary at the Beach competition with guests casting votes for their favorites.
Shrimp & Grits Festival
Brotula’s | Destin
February 22nd, 2025
Calling all Shrimp & Grits fanatics… the 6th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival returns on February 22nd! The event features creative variations of Shrimp & Grits by local restaurants, food trucks and personal chefs from Fort Walton Beach to 30A, all competing to be crowned the best on the Emerald Coast. Proceeds from the the Shrimp & Grits Festival benefit over 5,000 local club kids at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.