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City of Destin to host Fall Fest activities, including Jack-O-Lantern contest

The City of Destin’s Annual Fall Festival will be held at the Destin Community Center on Monday, October 30 from 5-8 p.m. There will be games and activities, a cakewalk, costume […]

Jared Williams

The City of Destin’s Annual Fall Festival will be held at the Destin Community Center on Monday, October 30 from 5-8 p.m. There will be games and activities, a cakewalk, costume contest, and a Jack-O-Lantern contest.

All carved pumpkins are to be dropped off before 3 p.m. on the day of the festival and will be judged that same day. Categories for judging include “scariest”, “most funny”, and “most original”. The pumpkins will be lit and on display at the Community Center that evening.

Registration for the costume contest is 5-6 p.m.
Tickets for games and food will be on sale for 4/$1 or 20/$5.

For those attending the Fall Festival, please bring one non-perishable food item for admission.

For more information, please call 850-654-5184.

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