Celebrate the Arts with Four Festive Fall Events
Promising a delightful blend of art, culture and community
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) gives the Emerald Coast several festive opportunities to champion the cultural arts with four al fresco events this fall. Save these dates to gather with family and friends, and get ready to be immersed in a true celebration of creativity, culture and community. Proceeds from all MKAF events benefit ArtsReach, MKAF’s arts education community outreach program serving K–12 students, adults, children with special needs and our military community through MKAF’s Warrior Arts program.
Best of the Emerald Coast
October 10 | 6–9 p.m.
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, Miramar Beach
We are honored to be the nonprofit beneficiary of this dynamic event. Come celebrate the BEST winners, view local artwork and participate in the silent auction to support the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation.
Blue Dog & Bourbon on the Bayou: An Evening with Wendy Rodrigue
October 11 | 6 p.m.
Churchill Oaks, Santa Rosa Beach
Step into the magical and colorful world of artist George Rodrigue’s “Loup-garou” or Blue Dog, featuring original artwork from his wife Wendy Rodrigue’s private collection.
Enjoy a bourbon-paired seated dinner curated by Chef Jack McGuckin, live music, a silent mobile auction and other surprise delights amid the beautiful backdrop of lovely Chuchill Oaks.
Arty Kick-Off Party
29th Annual Festival of the Arts
October 25 | 5:30 p.m.
Henderson Beach Resort, Destin
This year’s 29th annual celebration of art, food, music and family fun begins on Friday, Oct. 25, with the Arty Kick-Off Party at Henderson Beach Resort in Destin. Mix and mingle with festival artists, watch live art demonstrations, hear live music, enjoy light bites and a cash bar, enter to win raffle drawings and more.
29th Annual Festival of the Arts
October 26 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 27 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Dugas Pavilion Green, Destin
The Festival exhibition is on Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) throughout the Dugas Pavilion green. Browse original artwork by 100-plus artists and enjoy artist demos, live music, food truck fare, craft beer and cocktails, a kids’ creation station, street performers, an art raffle, plus free admission, parking and shuttle service.
To support MKAF as a member, sponsor or volunteer and for more details on fall events, visit MKAF.org.
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
4323 Commons Drive W., Destin | (850) 650-2226 | MKAF.org
