It’s almost time for pumpkin patches and corn mazes! If you’re wondering how to celebrate the start of fall, here are ten fall events you won’t want to miss!
11th Annual Corn Maze and Fall Fun Festival
Where: Sweet Season Farms in Milton, FL
When: September 28 kicks off the fall festivities at Sweet Season Farms!
What: Sweet Season Farms is the place to go for all things fall! You can experience several attractions, including a corn maze, hayrides, and a pumpkin patch! Get more information here.
Boggy Fest
When: October 18-20
Where: Niceville, FL
What: The Boggy Fest is a family-friendly music and arts festival in Niceville, FL. It will feature artists including Colt Ford, Trace Adkins, Michael Ray, and Jimmie Allen. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here!
Oktoberfest at Props Craft Brewery and Taproom
Where: Props Craft Brewery & Taproom in Fort Walton Beach, FL
When: Saturday, September 14 from 12 PM – 6 PM
What: Props Craft Brewery is hosting an Oktoberfest event at their taproom on Lovejoy in Fort Walton Beach. The cost is $13 and includes a special Oktoberfest beer mug and your first beer free! The event will also offer some fun Oktoberfest themed contests, such as a Keg Race, Stein Holding Contest, and Beer Stein Race. Get your tickets here!
Hocus Pocus on the Lawn at Baytowne Wharf
Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
When: Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 PM
What: Bring your lawn chairs and head to Baytowne Wharf for family movie night. They’ll be playing Hocus Pocus just in time for Halloween!
Holland Farms Pumpkin Patch and Maze
Where: Holland Farms in Milton, FL
When: September 25, 2019 at 9 AM – 11 AM
What: $12 wristband per person for the pumpkin patch (includes 1 pumpkin), hayride, and all other activities. Activities include-spider web, sand box, swings, tractor swings, pedal tractor cart racing, slides, petting zoo, corn box, zip lines, rat racers, tennis ball cannons and corn maze.
Sweet Sunday: Pumpkins and Primorse
Where: The Henderson in Destin
When: Sunday, October 20 from 1 – 4 PM
What: Experience fashion, family & flavors of fall at The Henderson! This event is free to attend. Sip, shop, and savor all of the delectable flavors of fall brought to you by Primrose, The Henderson’s signature restaurant. The event will start on the Grand Lawn at 1PM. You’ll get to shop merchandise, participate in festive, fun-filled crafts and photo ops, listen to live music, sip on seasonal beverages, and pick out a pumpkin to bring home just in time for Halloween!
41st Annual Seafood Festival
Where: Destin Harbor Boardwalk
When: October 4-6
What: The Destin Seafood Festival is hosted on the Destin Harbor Boardwalk and is a free, family friendly event, featuring shopping music and delicious food.
Destin Crafted
Where: The Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, FL
When: Saturday, November 9 from 1 PM – 4 PM
What: Beer and bourbon geeks are invited to gather at The Henderson to sample hundreds of rare and delicious beers & bourbons alongside local food hand-crafted by some of the area’s favorite restaurants. Read the full story here.
Barktoberfest
Where: Grand Boulevard at Sandestin
When: Thursday, October 24 from 5 PM – 7 PM
What: Dog-Harmony presents Barktoberfest! This annual doggie social and fundraising event takes places at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. Attendees and their pets are encouraged to dress in their Halloween best and enjoy a canine-only trick-or-treating event. There will be a judging for the best “Pet & Parent Matching Costume” and guests can expect light bites, libations, and raffle drawings. Donations are greatly appreciated. Get more info here!
3rd Annual Harvest Food and Wine Festival
Where: Watercolor, Florida
When: October 24-26
What: During the last weekend of October, you can experience the Harvest Wine & Food Festival at Watercolor. Rated as one of the premier wine and food festivals in the Southeast, Harvest provides patrons the opportunity to sip and savor some of the world’s finest wine and culinary selections. See the full schedule of events here.
Those are our suggestions for ten fall events in Northwest Florida! Which ones are you most excited for?