So, you want to enjoy Northwest Florida’s Beaches but you also want to take in the Jimmy Buffett and friends concert, we’ve got you covered. Gather up those lawn chairs and blankets as you head over to Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach.

Uptown Station will be showing the concert “live” on a giant screen. But, that’s not all. There will also be plenty of live entertainment provided by Chris Alvarado, Jones & Company, Reed Waddle, and Classic Brass.

The fun event will be held on Sunday July 11, 2010 at 2pm – 7pm.

It’s a summer of fun and celebration in Panama City Beach. Throughout the summer, there will be grand fireworks displays over the Gulf of Mexico to treat our visitors from out of town.

The event will take place this Saturday, July 9th, near the M.B. Miller Pier located at 12213 Front Beach Road from 9-10 pm. You’ll be able to sit back and relax as you enjoy the fireworks in the sky. Gather your coolers, friends and family as you find your best seat along Panama City Beach for this fun event.

There are so many activities, shows and attractions for you to enjoy through each season in our area. Take a look at our updated Event Calendar to find the best events to attend during your next amazing vacation to Northwest Florida’s Beaches.

Mark you calendar for the 2nd Annual Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival featuring 50 writers. The 6 day event will include 8 venues and thousands of visitors to these lovely shores.

This will be a unique musical showcase with spotlights on the talent behind many wonderful hits of the musical industry. Go to www.pensacolabeachsongwritersfestival.com for more information. Stay tuned in for this year’s lineup as the event draws closer.

Grab your coolers and sunblock as you head to the Blue Angels 2010 air show along Pensacola Beach July 10, 2010.  Aimed at recruiting for the Navy and Marines, the Blue Angels flight demonstration shows choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators.

There will also be civilian and military aircraft performing before the Blue Angels begin. This annual event always has a packed schedule of live musical entertainment throughout the 4th of July week.

The team is stationed at Forrest Sherman Field, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida during the season. After performing 69 successful air shows during the 2009 season, the 2010 squad will be looking to make the show more impressive than ever before.

To find even more fun filled events coming up this weekend along Northwest Florida’s Beaches, take a look at our Event Calendar.

It was an amazing July 4th weekend here along Northwest Florida’s Beaches. The beaches were packed and the weather was great (on Saturday). Even though July 4th has passed, there are still so many activities and events for you to enjoy.

Want to have a good time and listen to live music while relaxing in Panama City Beach?  Grab your beach chairs and blankets then head over to the Pier Park Amphitheater for concerts in the park. 

While you’re there, register to win some terriffic prizes.  Small coolers and pets on leashes are allowed.  The concerts start at 7pm and usually last until 9pm.  The Pier Park Summer Concert Series’ line-up is shown below.

July 8 – Good Enough For Good Times
July 15 – Heritage
July 22 – George Porter Jr. & the Runnin’ Partners
July 29 – De Lions Of Jah
August 5 – Colonel Bruce Hampton and Quark Alliance
August 12 –  Heartbeat City

The 12th Annual Mexico Beach Art & Wine Festival will be held October 16, 2010. The event will feature local seafood, fine wines, live auction, musical entertainment and plenty of amazing artwork. Held at the Driftwood Inn, you can take a look at our Forgotten Coast vacation rentals to find your perfect vacation spot.

More specific times to come.

Directly from the streets of Nashville, Florida’s Forgotten Coast will again host an extremely talented group of musicians and songwriters for the 2nd Annual Blast on the Bay Songwriters’ Festival.

The Festival will feature performances by approximately 15-20 musicians who have written hit songs for Faith Hill, Darius Rucker, Diamond Rio and Ann Murray. Some of the songwriters attending this year’s festival include crowd favorites Jillia Jackson, Thom Shepherd and Will Rambeaux. There are more than double the performers from last year and this three day event is shaping up to be one of the most fun festivals along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast.

All of the shows are either FREE or request a minimal donation. Proceeds will benefit the Educational Foundation of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.

For more information, please email info@blastonthebay.com.

Visit Pensacola Beach and enjoy crisp, Fall days with the third Art & Wine Weekend. Taking place on Saturday, October 2nd and Sunday, October 3rd, this will be a fun and tranquil weekend along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. More details are to come.

This year’s H.O.G. rally will be on Florida’s Emerald Coast from October 20-23, 2010! The emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico combined with the uncomparable white sand will take your breath away.

Comprised of Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island, the Emerald Coast is a perfect place to escape and relax. You will enjoy the 24 miles of sugar white sand along with fresh seafood and championship golf.

The Destin Fishing Rodeo was established in 1948 as the ultimate fishing tournament for saltwater anglers of all ages and every year people book their Destin vacation rentalas they plan to compete in this annual event. Open everyday from October 1-31, 2010, the Rodeo is FRE to angler’s fishing aboard a registered boat in the Rodeo. Weigh-ins are every day on the docks at A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster Bar from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Open to both private and charter boats, there is also FREE entry for pier, bridge, jetty and surf fishing. Over 30,000 anglers are expected to compete through the month of October this year for over $100,000 to be awarded in cash and prizes. Daily, weekly and overall prizes  will be awarded throughout the tournament.

There are multiple divisions including Junior, Teen, Ladies and Senior divisions. Almost every gamefish is recognized with awards at the Destin Fishing Rodeo. Whether you’re fishing for Marlin offshore, fishing the deep bottoms for Red Snapper or Grouper or trolling inshore for King Mackerel, you’ll be in the running for fantastic prizes.