The Destin Commons Celebrates Expansion with Smoke on the Coast Festival -- Gulflink.com

Smoke on the Coast BBQ Festival

July 1, 2014 - PRLog -- The Destin Commons much anticipated expansion opening will be celebrated on July 3^rd with a barbecue. Smoke on the Coast BBQ and Fireworks Festival will begin at 1pm. Along with barbecue sampling all evening, live music will be enjoyed all day and a fireworks display will close out the night. The 4^th Annual Smoke on the Coast benefits local charities and will provide free activities for children. Among the new additions to the Commons shopping center are H&M, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill, and Charming Charlie’s.

Independence Day will be celebrated at many locations along the Panhandle. The Village of Baytowne Wharf will celebrate on July 4^th with live music by Mama’s Blue Dress, crafts, games, and a grand fireworks finale over the lagoon. At HarborWalk Village, festivities will kick off on July 3^rd with a Red, White and Blue Celebration honoring Tom Rice. Music by the Victory Belles will take everyone back to the forties with their classic throwback tunes. Saturday night, Gypsy Riot will perform for a free concert on the Harbor at 7pm. South Walton will host a parade along 30A to celebrate the holiday. The parade will begin in Seagrove at 8am and end at the Seaside Amphitheater. The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra will perform at the end of the parade followed by fireworks.

Farmers Markets provide opportunities to purchase products from local farmers and artisans. Many markets offer fresh produce, bread, and specialty items. Florida has several available farmers markets to shop at. The Market Shops in Sandestin have a display every Sunday morning year round. Rosemary Beach has the 30A market every Sunday morning and on Thursdays during the summer. Fresh local seafood and organic juices are also available at this location. The Green at Gulf Place in Santa Rosa Beach opens a market each Sunday until 2pm and offers fruit and vegetables as well as handmade crafts.

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