Kick-Off to Fall

Kick-off to Fall   
While some see Labor Day weekend as the end of summer, Dale E. Peterson Vacations sees Labor Day as the kick-off to one of the best seasons of all at the beach - glorious fall. Fall at the beach is a lot like summer at the beach - same shimmering Gulf waters, same brilliant sunshine and same sugar-sand beaches. But, fall comes with gifts all its own including - cooler temperatures, more room to spread out on the beach and great fall rates!
  
Besides the gorgeous fall weather, fall is also host to a bounty of beach festivals, and it all starts off with Labor Day weekend. From HarborWalk Village’s Red, White and Blues Celebration in Destin and the Greek Festival on Okaloosa Island to the Baytowne Art Walk at The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin, the Emerald Coast has events sure to entertain the entire family. For a detailed round-up of Labor Day festivities, check out the Northwest Florida Daily News
  
Weekends in October are jam-packed with activities and events designed to showcase all the Emerald Coast has to offer. Kicking off the month’s events calendar is the Destin Fishing Rodeo. This month-long tournament invites anglers of all ages to experience why Destin is named ‘the world’s luckiest fishing village’. For more information, visit the Destin Fishing Rodeo website.     
  
Along with the Destin Fishing Rodeo comes the Destin Seafood Festival. This annual event is a mainstay for the local community and celebrates the vibrant Destin harbor with seafood, live music, arts and crafts and so much more. Mark your calendars for October 3 - 5, 2014, and visit the festival website for more information.  
  
One of the newest events to hit the scene is South Walton Fashion Week , October 10 - 12, 2014. Featuring regional designers in fashion, jewelry and accessories as well as local boutiques, the multi-day event culminates with a glamorous runway show at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.  
  
Looking to quench your thirst this fall? Look no further than the Baytowne Beer Festival on October 17 and 18, 2014. Sample 200 domestic and international craft beers as well as learn about the brews offered from brewery representatives. Enjoy live music as you sample and stroll along the shell-paved streets of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin.  
  
October ends with one of the area’s best juried art festivals, the Mattie Kelly Festival of the Arts, October 25 - 26, 2014. The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin is home to this year’s event featuring more than 100 regional artists in a variety of mediums. Live music and children’s arts & crafts make this the perfect family-friendly event.  
  
And, November brings to the beach the popular Seeing Red Wine Festival, November 6 - 9, 2014 at Seaside, and Blue, Brews & BBQ at HarborWalk Village in Destin on November 8, 2014. Enjoy libations, great food and live music at each event.  
  
Of course, Dale Peterson Vacations has the perfect place for you to get away and make a break to the beach this fall. Our vacation rentals stretch out along the Emerald Coast offering you plenty of ways to experience this beautiful season of fun in the sun.   
  
  

Published on Thursday, August 28, 2014