Fort Walton Beach is an amazing destination to enjoy year-round. Those who are spending New Year’s in Fort Walton Beach will find it’s a place packed with opportunities for fun! The following are the top 5 New Year’s Eve events in Fort Walton Beach that you aren’t going to want to miss out on when you’re ready to ring the New Year in with style.
Top 5 New Year’s Eve Events in Fort Walton Beach
If you find yourself in scenic Fort Walton Beach this New Year’s Eve and you’re looking forward to celebrating the New Year with a little New Orleans flair included, you’ll find what you’re searching for at the Mardi Gras New Year’s Eve Celebration event! On December 31, 2022, at HarborWalk Village in nearby Destin, Mardi Gras makes its way into the New Year with a celebration that includes live entertainment, food, and fun for all. Bring your dancing shoes to this event which kicks off at 7:00 pm as the Shenanigans take to the stage. This group is followed by The New Royals performing at 9:30 pm and in between, there will be fireworks to enjoy. The midnight ball drop is certainly a highlight so makes sure you stick around for the entire event. Fireworks are set off over the Harbor, adding an evening more enchanting moment into the New Year’s Eve experience.
Take a Dinner Cruise
Travelers that are looking forward to starting the New Year out on the waves will want to make sure to book their New Year’s Eve dinner cruise in advance through SunQuest cruises while they’re in town. Guests are invited to step onboard the Solaris and make the most of a delicious dinner cruise experience on December 31st complete with fireworks at midnight. Passengers are served up a savory 5-course meal that includes fun live entertainment and delicious drinks to match. Tickets average $150 a person and sell out quickly so make sure to book your place soon!
Check Out the Farmers Market NYE Extravaganza
December 31, 2022, the annual Farmers Market NYE Extravaganza will once again be hosted in Fort Walton Beach. Make your way downtown to browse a variety of on-site vendors featuring everything from honey and jams to farm-fresh fruits and veggies too. You’ll even find baked goods, handmade soaps, and candles available for purchase. There’s truly something for everyone so come and make the most of the local New Year’s Eve shopping experience in Fort Walton Beach style.
Take Part in a New Year Intention Journal Workshop
While New Year’s Eve is filled with options for fun, it’s also a time to reflect on what you hope for the year ahead. Those heading to Fort Walton Beach this time of year can do exactly that by participating in a local New Year Intention Journal Workshop while they’re in town. Hosted at Artesano Boutique at 180 Miracle Strip Parkway SE on December 29th, this event will be on from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. It’s a chance for participants to enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity paired with mimosas too. The instructor will help participants create a journal in which they can set intentions for the exciting year ahead. It’s a practice in goal setting and reflection that’s sure to be inspiring. Journals will be crafted from upcycled journal material, discarded box material and even old books and magazines. Participants will learn how to reuse readily available materials to make something new while also perfecting techniques for covering the journal spine with a saddle stitch. Count on these events in Fort Walton to be as therapeutic as they’re fun!
Celebrate the NightMare Before New Year’s
Rock your way through New Year’s Eve at Sound Café Enlightened Studios this year when you’re heading to Fort Walton Beach. They’re hosting their NightMare Before New Year’s event once again in 2022. The musical fun kicks off at 6:00 pm and while there’s no entry fee, bottomless Champagne options for the evening can be purchased for $30 a person. Electronic music and live DJs will be featured at this year’s party which last well into the early morning hours. Sound Café is found at 142 Miracle Strip Parkway SE.
Book Your Getaway Today
Take time to unwind, relax, and enjoy New Year’s to the max this year when you head to Fort Walton Beach and enjoy time in your booked condo through The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach. We’ll handle all of the details so that guests can simply focus on the fun upon arrival! Our condos come with the space guests need to enjoy every moment and our community hosts on-site amenities that make a stay even more memorable. From the views to the infused style and luxury, a stay here promises to inspire. Reach out today to learn more about our many options and to enjoy these New Year’s events in Fort Walton Beach!