November 5 2010 - February 14 2011

Baytowne on Ice
Baytowne Wharf
Destin, FL
www.baytownewharf.com
(850) 428-2736 or 267-8118
For those visitors who miss the cold and ice, the ice skating rink at The Village of Baytowne Wharf is the perfect opportunity to get into the winter spirit. The seasonal ice skating rink has become a local holiday favorite. For $10 guests can skate for an hour and a half. Skate rental is available for $2. The first hour of each day is reserved for "kids skate" for youths 12 and under.

February 18-19 2011

Sandestin Gumbo Festival
Baytowne Wharf
Destin, FL
(866) 931-3678
www.sandestin.com
The weekend will kick-off with the first ever "Taste of the Village" on Friday, February 18th where Village merchants offer a sampling of the region's finest cuisine. Saturday, February 19th will host the festival's main event, the Sandestin Gumbo Cook-off, where guests sample gumbo and Bloody Mary's, voting for their favorite as People's Choice. Celebrity judges will hold blind judging contests for the "Area's Best" awards for gumbo. The award for Best Display, which goes tot he business or restaurant with the most innovative booth, will also be announced. Ticket holders will enjoy family entertainment and live music throughout the entire weekend. A weekend ticket is $15 in advance and $25 on the day of the event.