<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Best Local Things</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/</link><description>Best Local Things</description><atom:link href="https://bestlocalthings.com/feeds/fl/fort-walton-beach.rss" rel="self"></atom:link><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:11:42 -0000</lastBuildDate><image><url>https://bestlocalthings.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy81MjA3OTYxNy9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTc2NTEzNTMwNX0.6fwleD8NAbM2svyWEPxfN_dH57e6YHsSaDL9emDqgqM/image.jpg?width=210</url><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/</link><title>Best Local Things</title></image><item><title>Comfort And Joy - A Christmas Music Concert</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/comfort-and-joy-a-christmas-music-concert-2024-12-13-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><img alt="" src="https://d3azco3iaj99me.cloudfront.net/components/com_ads/uploads/4074_438470.jpg"/></p> <p>In celebration of 50 years of making music in Fort Walton Beach, the Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus is proud to present Comfort and Joy! With full band accompaniment, the chorus continues it's holiday tradition the weekend of December 13 - 15 at the Civic Auditorium. Tickets are available from member and at the door.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:11:42 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/comfort-and-joy-a-christmas-music-concert-2024-12-13-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Christmas Miracle Children's Fiesta</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/christmas-miracle-childrens-fiesta-2024-12-22-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>The Christmas Miracle Fiesta is an EVERYTHING IS FREE to all that attend party, in keeping with our organization's mission and objectives, it aims to provide local area youth an opportunity to serve their community and at the same time benefit civilian and military families in our area. Thanks to Toys for Tots, local business and individual donors, we donate brand new toys for all the children that attend. In addition, we also have food basket donations, delicious free food and performances by local area entertainers. Our event inspired a couple in San Jose Costa Rica to start the “Christmas Miracle in Puriscal" in 2015 and most recently, “Sister Fiestas” were started in Mexico and in Mobile, Alabama.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:17:34 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/christmas-miracle-childrens-fiesta-2024-12-22-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Veterans Day Ceremony</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/veterans-day-ceremony-2024-11-11-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>The Veterans Tribute Tower Committee is pleased to host the Veterans Day Ceremony at Beal Memorial Cemetery. This will be a joint event recognizing Military Members from Great Britain, Canada, and Australia stationed at Eglin Air Force Base as they celebrate Remembrance Day. Guest speaker for the event is Eglin 96th Test Wing Commander, Brigadier General Mark A. Massaro. We will welcome the ceremony participation of Royal Navy Commander Chris Wilcox and members and families of his command. The inclement weather site will be the American Legion Post 235 located at 105 Hollywood Boulevard, FWB. For more information contact Tom Rice at 850-302-0266 Magnolia Grill.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:53:32 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/veterans-day-ceremony-2024-11-11-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Carr's Floor Trader Outlet Classic Car Show</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/carrs-floor-trader-outlet-classic-car-show-2024-10-26-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Join us for the 1st annual Carr's Floor Trader Outlet Classic Car Show! Enjoy a live broadcast from KROC and delicious food from Fleet Food Commissary's food truck, all while supporting Fresh Start for Children and Families. Don't miss out on this fun-filled day!</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:37:18 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/carrs-floor-trader-outlet-classic-car-show-2024-10-26-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Soulfly</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/soulfly-2024-10-25-jb-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ Soulfly on 10/25/2024 at 6:30pm at Downtown Music Hall<p><a href="https://ww1.downtownmusichallfwb.com/?utm_source=jambase">Purchase tickets for this event.</a></p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:08:55 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/soulfly-2024-10-25-jb-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>KBong</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/kbong-2024-10-22-jb-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ KBong on 10/22/2024 at 8:30pm at Downtown Music Hall<p><a href="https://ww1.downtownmusichallfwb.com/?utm_source=jambase">Purchase tickets for this event.</a></p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:08:55 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/kbong-2024-10-22-jb-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Wreck McGuire Video Shoot and Car Show</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/wreck-mcguire-video-shoot-and-car-show-2024-09-28-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Join us for a video shoot and car show featuring special guest Charleston White and many more! Vendor, food truck, and car show slots available. Call the number on the flyers to reserve your spot. Let's support, laugh, and go viral!</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:39:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/wreck-mcguire-video-shoot-and-car-show-2024-09-28-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Fort Walton Beach Harvest Festival</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/fort-walton-beach-harvest-festival-2024-09-21-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Celebrate the Fall Equinox with us! Bringing in cooler weather and a time to harvest all that we've sown during Spring and Summer.</p> <p>Vendors, Intuitives, Healers, Aura Photography, Music, Food And More!</p>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:41:04 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/fort-walton-beach-harvest-festival-2024-09-21-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hispanic Street Festival</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/hispanic-street-festival-2024-09-14-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>Are you ready to dance in the streets in downtown Fort Walton Beach with live music, food and fun for the whole family</p> <p>Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month as we transform the street into a lively dance party with local food trucks representing various cultures, live caribbean music and artesian vendors along with hand rolled Cuban cigars and perhaps a little domino action while you're listening to the best live bands in our region. Join the conga line and dance with us as we revel in our diverse Latino & Hispanic Culture through food and live music</p> <p><strong>Recap of last year’s event:</strong></p> <p>Estimated 3,000 in attendance | 12 Food Truck | 20 Vendors</p> <p>Live Dance Instruction from local dance instructors and Fred Astaire Dance studio</p> <p>4 Local dj’s | 4 Live Band</p> <p><strong>Event Schedule:</strong></p> <p>1PM - Opening</p> <p>1:30 PM - Fort Walton Beach Choir / FWB Mayor Dick Rynearson</p> <p>2PM - Opening DJ TexMex Emcee</p> <p>2:30PM - Raices Panamenas</p> <p>3PM - Omar Brown</p> <p>4PM - Grito Contest w/ DJ KC</p> <p>5PM - Fermín Ceballos</p> <p>6PM - Fermín Ceballos</p> <p>7PM - Latin Soul</p> <p>8PM - Latin Soul</p> <p>9PM - Event Concludes</p>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:40:05 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/hispanic-street-festival-2024-09-14-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Josh Sprinkle Memorial 5K Run/Walk</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/josh-sprinkle-memorial-5k-runwalk-2024-08-10-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p>7:30am Saturday August 10, 2024 Come out and join us for the 20th Annual Josh Sprinkle Memorial 5K. Before the race begins there will be donuts, bagels, and fruit. There will be dozens of door prizes given away (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) including restaurant gift certificates and unique local prizes. Be sure and stay after the race for the awesome Post-Race picnic. We will also have drawing tickets for some great prizes (such as condo stays, massages) DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN</p> <p><a href="https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=91795312®now=awe-regnow" target="_blank">Click Here</a> For Registration:</p> ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:57:46 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/josh-sprinkle-memorial-5k-runwalk-2024-08-10-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-28-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-28-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-26-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-26-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-24-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-24-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-21-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-21-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-19-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-19-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-17-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-17-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-14-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-14-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-12-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-12-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-10-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-10-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-07-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-07-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-05-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-05-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-03-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-12-03-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-11-30-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-11-30-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-11-28-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-11-28-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-11-26-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Okaloosa County Fairgrounds</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:44:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-11-26-fort-walton-beach</guid><dc:creator>Best Things Editorial</dc:creator></item><item><title>Okaloosa County Farmers' Market</title><link>https://bestlocalthings.com/fl/okaloosa-county-farmers-market-2024-11-23-fort-walton-beach</link><description><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Season:</strong> Year Round</p> <p><strong>Market Hours:</strong></p> <p>Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am - 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