The 22nd Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Pow Wow will be taking place this November 6-8 at the Niceville Mullet Festival Grounds.  Friday will include children’s time from 9am-2pm and the Pow Wow featuring tribal dance will begin @ 7pm. 

Saturday will feature crafts, more competitive dancing and exhibitions.  Sunday will feature church service, more dancing and the announcing of competition winners. 

Enjoy this fun filled event whether you’re a local or a visitor staying in a Destin vacation rental.  The tribal traditions are enjoyable to learn about and the dancing is always exciting to watch.  Check out the Thunderbird Pow Wow Schedule.

Come enjoy the 2009 Northwest Florida Fair in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  The events began on November 3rd and will heat up the cool air through this weekend with local live entertainment, a circus, animal exhibits, traditional rides and much more.  The fair grounds are located at 1958 Lewis Turner Blvd. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. 

Have you made holiday plans to visit our gorgeous beaches?  Are you in the mood for some premier Christmas shopping?  Take a look at the Fort Walton Beach vacation rentals available through Southern Resorts.  You’ll definitely love spending time at our white sand Winter wonderland. 

Stay updated on all of the latest events, specials and more by friending us at www.facebook.com/SouthernResorts, following our Beach Tweets at www.twitter.com/SouthernResorts or e-mail me, Mark Owens at mowens@southernresorts.com.  Come experience real southern hospitality with Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals.

What are you doing this weekend?  For almost all of us, the very thought of a triathlon is exhausting.  The physical ability displayed and physical punishment these athletes go through is amazing.  It’s also a worthwhile experience for any spectator.

On Saturday November 7, head to Panama City Beach for the Ironman Triathlon.  Racers will swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles.  The event will be preceded by days of check ins, registration, shops and more.  However, come 4:30am on Saturday morning, body marking will begin.  The actual race will have a pro-start at 6:50am.  For more information check out the Iron Man Florida website.   The race begins on South Thomas Drive in front of the Boardwalk Beach Resort.

For fabulous Panama City Beach condos and vacation rentals visit Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals.  Keep yourself current with the tides, specials and events along our coast by friending us at www.facebook.com/SouthernResorts, following our Beach Tweets at www.twitter.com/SouthernResorts or e-mail me, Mark Owens at mowens@southernresorts.com.

Emerald Coast Cruizin Classic Car Show is the “South’s Best Blast from the Past Event.”  Thousands of classic cars, customs and hot rods will make their way to Panama City Beach’s Frank Brown Park from November 12 – November 14. 

Frank Brown Park (16200 Panama City Beach Pkwy) hosted 3,000+ hot rods, 100+ auction vehicles and over 125 premium vendors during the 2008 event.  Bands, parades and special shows add extra flavor to this fun event. 

Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals has many Panama City Beach properties perfect for you to enjoy along with the car show.  Splash, is a beautiful beachfront resort just a short distance away from Frank Brown Park.  Check out our other Panama City Beach condos and vacation rentals.

After your Thanksgiving feast is complete, the football games have ended and the post Turkey naps have been slept, head over to the Silver Sands Factory Stores for Midnight Madness.

Silver Sands will be the first shopping center in the region to open up at midnight the day after Thanksgiving (Friday).  Also known as Black Friday, over 172 million shoppers hit the stores last year with 25% of them in stores by 5am.

Have you done your holiday shopping?  Would you like to take a trip to the beach?  Take a look at our Destin vacation rentals and Beaches of South Walton condos to book a holiday getaway to out white sand wonderland at Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals.

On Thursday November 26th at 10am, have an extra Happy Thanksgiving by coming out to the parade at Harborwalk.

Take a look at our fantastic Emerald Grande condos located on the Harborwalk property.  Or, check out some of our other Destin properties as Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals invites you to come and enjoy happy holidays in our white sand wonderland.

On November 21, come out to the Destin Commons as Santa Claus will be kicking off a nostalgic Norman Rockwell holiday celebration.  Santa will make his appearance into the center of the Plaza at 6pm to light the 50′ Christmas tree and spread holiday cheer. 

The kids will be smiling as Snow White, Peter Pan, Cinderella and Aladdin sing and dance their way into the Christmas spirit.  Treat yourself and the children for a night filled with fun, happiness and family. 

If you don’t live in the area, book a Destin vacation rental and enjoy a holiday getaway to the beach.  Premium shopping awaits you at the Destin Commons, Silver Sands Factory Stores and more.

The 25th anniversary of Destin will be celebrated from November 1st through November 8th with half price admission at the Destin History and Fishing Museum. 

On Friday November 6th, there will be special activities at the museum and admission will be free.  Experience early Destin life, learn about its founders, observe photos and see artifacts through educational exhibits.  With over 4,000 sqaure feet of space, the museum always has plenty to offer.

Come enjoy the anniversary, do some holiday shopping and enjoy the gorgeous beach as you book a Destin condo with Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals.

The 14th Annual Destin Festival of the Arts will be held this weekend, October 24th & 25th, at Henderson Beach State Park.  Over 100 artists from across the nation will join together for this fun filled festival.  Performers will be among you as well as a bistro food court, continuous entertainment, and festival merchandise for sale. 

Experience a true depth of different artwork including acrylic, glass, clay, collage, jewelry, metals, oil, ink, photography, digital imagery, pastel, sculpture, pottery, watercolor, fiber, textile and wood. 

Festival hours are…

• Saturday October 24 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Sunday October 25 10:00am-5:00pm

Adults are expected to make a $3 donation and children under 12 are free. Parking is available across the street from Henderson Beach State Park at Beall’s.  Air conditioned motor coaches will transport you to the front entrance of the festival.   

Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals offer you fantastic rates to come and spend a weekend along the Emerald Coast.  The Destin Festival of the Arts is only one of the many fantastic reasons you should make plans to visit our shores.  Follow our Beach Tweets at www.twitter.com/SouthernResorts or e-mail me with your questions about the area at mowens@southernresorts.com.  Come and experience true southern hospitality in a Southern Resorts Vacation Rental.

The 2009 Baytowne Wharf Beerfest is officially kicking off  this weekend.  In honor of the German celebration of Oktoberfest, American specialty beers from across our great nation will be celebrated.  Over 100 international and domestic beers will be available for sampling with representatives encouraging you to learn about the different types. 

Throughout Friday and Saturday there will be beer seminars, beer tours, beer wars, craft beer tasting, and more.  There will also be live music on Saturday from 2-7pm.   The advance ticket price is $20 through October 16th then it will raise to $25 per ticket.  Whether you’re staying in Destin, 30A, Beaches of South Walton, Panama City, Fort Walton Beach, or Niceville, you are sure to have a wonderful time at the Baytowne Wharf Beerfest. 

Are you interested in coming to visit the Emerald Coast?  Now is a perfect time to take a trip to Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals!  The temperature will be mild and pleasant this weekend for a nice getaway to the beach.  Why not double up your fun with a Destin vacation rental to put you near the Beerfest and Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival held in Niceville.  The Majestic Sun or Maravilla could be the perfect place for your stay.

Stay up to date on all of the latest news, specials and events along the coast with our Beach Tweets at www.twitter.com/SouthernResorts or e-mail with any of your Emerald Coast questions at mowens@southernresorts.com.  Come and experience true southern hospitality with Southern Resorts.