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Check out our list of fun things to do this weekend as we say goodbye to 2019: 1. Rock till the Drop Winter Fest: Sunday, December 29 to Tuesday, December 31 – 8 p.m. Starting the day after Christmas, Old…
Fireworks over Baytowne Wharf. Photo by Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. Starting the day after Christmas, Old Florida Fish House is hosting LIVE music every night leading up to the grand finale on New Year’s Eve. Here are some upcoming performances:
12/29 – Jamah Terry
12/30 – True Soul PRINCE Tribute – Party like it’s 1999
12/31 – New Years Eve with Forrest Williams
Where: Old Florida Fish House, 5235 E Hwy 30A, Seagrove Beach, FL 32459
Sip, sip, hooray! Come, learn how to put on fun twists on the bubbly to make your New Year’s Eve celebration the talk of the town. Open to the public; $30++ per person includes tastings, cocktails and bar snacks; ages 21+ only. Reservations required (call 850.534.5050).
Where: FOOW – Fish Out of Water, 34 Golden Rod Cir, WaterColor, Florida 32459
Join in for dinner before you watch the Fireworks in Baytowne to start the new year! Call the restaurant for reservations 850-347-5060.
Where: Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House, 140 Fishermans Cove 32550, Sandestin, Florida
Enjoy a four-course prix fixe dinner for $119 complete with a complimentary glass of bubbles for a toast. Stop by the Photo Booth, then join in for a free cigar on The Roof where you’ll be able to see fireworks and views of 30-A.
Reservations are available from 5-10 p.m., so call at 850-213-0015 or make your NYE reservation online. Full NYE menu available at 723whiskeybravo.com.
Where: 723 Whiskey Bravo, 3031 E County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Seagrove Beach, FL 32459
Ring in 2020 with a swanky jazz soirée and three-course dinner overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and toasting with friends. Enjoy live music on the rooftop by Jamah Terry from 9:00 – 12:30. Visit rooftop30a.com for info and to make a reservation.
Where: Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar, 74 Town Hall Road, Suite 4B, Rosemary Beach, Florida
You’re invited to the party at the New Year’s Eve 2020 Celebration, December 31st at Tim Creehan’s Cuvee 30A at 30Avenue. Click here to check out the menu. Reservations are recommended.
Chef Josh Smith of Edward’s in Rosemary Beach has put together an incredible menu for New Year’s Eve 2019. The five-course menu features options for all palates. Reservations can be made by calling 850-231-8550 and are highly recommended. There will be live music by Jarret Kinder; 9 pm -12:30 am (American Idol and The Voice Alumni) Shelbi Z, Janelle Frost and Band.
Where: Edward’s Fine Food & Wine, 66 Main Street, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
Celebrate your last meal of 2019 at Havana Beach Bar & Grill with a special 3-course menu. (Note: Regular menu will not be available). Enjoy live entertainment and champagne service. Open to the public; $125++ per adult and $75++ per child (12 and under). Reservations required (call 850.588.2882).
Where: Havana Beach Bar & Grill, 63 Main Street, Rosemary Beach, Florida 32461
Salute 2019 at NEAT before you ring in the New Year with live music and light fare! Cocktails will be available for purchase.
Where: NEAT Bottle Shop & Tasting Room, 11 Castle Harbour Dr., Alys Beach, Florida
You don’t want to miss The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s end-of-the-year celebration! Enjoy the family-friendly evening from 6-8 pm with face painting, kids activities, and LIVE music on the Baytowne LIVE stage, finishing off with a fireworks display at 8 pm. Ring in the New Year with an evening to remember, with TWO breathtaking fireworks displays at 8 pm & midnight. Dance the night away with LIVE music until 1 am, featured on the Events Plaza Stage.
Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf, 9100 Baytowne Blvd, Miramar Beach, Florida 32550
George’s at Alys Beach is currently taking reservations for a New Year’s Eve four-course dinner at the popular restaurant. There are four seatings that night, but they will book fast. The menu, created by Chef Camille Withall, features diverse first and second course options and main dishes including a seafood bowl, Wagyu filet, lamb rack and roasted half poulet. Your last meal of the year will be divine if you have it at George’s.
Where: George’s at Alys Beach, 30 Castle Harbour Drive, Alys Beach, FL 32461
Marlin Grill will celebrate 2020 with an elegant New Year’s Eve Dinner with two seatings at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Diners will enjoy a four-course dinner menu while surrounded by extravagant holiday décor throughout the restaurant. Reservations are required and the price for the 6 p.m. dinner is $109 per person while the 9 p.m. dinner is $129 per person. Call (850) 351-1990 to book.
Where: Marlin Grill, 9100 Baytowne Wharf Blvd Suite B2, Baytowne Wharf, FL 32550
Join in the fun on the lawn at the Hub for an early New Year’s Eve countdown for the kiddos with a beach ball drop! Ball drop will be at 7 pm. Bowl games will also be playing on the Jumbotron throughout the day!
Where: The Hub, 7000 East County Highway 30A, Watersound Beach, FL 32461
Come on, old sport, to Farm & Fire and ring in 2020 in style. Tickets are $75 and include dinner, a champagne toast at midnight, a DJ, a photo booth and more. DJ Brian will get the party started and keep the dance floor packed all night. Epic photo booth will be there to capture those swanky moments you want to hold on to forever. Roaring 20s attire or black tie optional. Cash bar. Just look for the green light across the bay. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Where: Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria, 24200 US-331, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459
Ring in the new decade in true Emerald Coast style and on the water. SunQuest Cruises is hosting its annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Dinner and Dancing Cruise on the SOLARIS yacht. Guests will embark on a memorable evening that includes a five-course seated dinner, live entertainment, fireworks, party favors and champagne. All guests over the age of 21 are welcome to attend. Reservations required by visiting www.SunQuestCruises.com or calling 850.650.2519.
Where: SunQuest Cruises, Baytowne Marina, Sandestin, FL 32550
Ring in the new decade at AJ’s Grayton Beach! Enjoy live music by Luke Langford Band and DJ 30A, party favors, and a FREE champagne toast! The best part – NO COVER!
Where: AJ’s Grayton Beach, 63 Defuniak Street, Grayton Beach, FL 32459
Bid adieu to 2019 with a New Year’s Eve Party with the Forrest Williams Band at 8 pm. Get your tickets online!
Where: Old Florida Fish House, 5235 E Hwy 30A, Seagrove Beach, FL 32459
Where: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Kick the year off right with the South Walton Fire District‘s Polar Bear Plunge. Registration will be open On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar. Come dressed in your best and qualify for a prize for best costume. Winners will be announced at the Shunk Gulley stage at 12:15 p.m. The plunge will start promptly at 1 p.m. at Ed Walline Regional Beach Access across from Gulf Place in Santa Rosa Beach. For more info, click here.
Where: Ed Walline Regional Beach Access, 4447 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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