Discover the Heart and Soul of Sandestin

Located along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida, The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries and nightlife -- not to mention a jam-packed schedule of outdoor festivals and special events for the entire family. This spectacular setting, all within the gates of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, is the perfect spot to spend a vibrant afternoon, evening, week, vacation, or you can be one of the lucky few who frequently experiences Baytowne Wharf through home ownership.

Baytowne On Ice

Sunday, October 31st - Sunday, February 6th

Dust off those skates and get in the winter spirit at The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Baytowne on Ice. For those visitors who miss the cold and ice, our seasonal ice rink is the perfect opportunity to share some of your favorite holiday traditions. Ice rink is open October 31st - February 6th. Hours vary daily.

Click here to fill out your waiver before you arrive!

[ Click Here for Baytowne on Ice Schedule ]

The 33rd Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival

Friday, February 18th - Saturday, February 19th

Time: Friday 5pm
Saturday 12-4pm
Website: www.sandestingumbofestival.com

This winter festival favorite is back for the 33rd Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival. Sample a variety of gumbo and vote your favorite as the "People's Choice" winner! Dark or light roux? Chicken, sausage or seafood? Celebrity judges will name the "Area's Best." Gulf Coast restaurants will be featured along with live music and children's activities. The Bloody Mary component is BACK again this year! Featuring the Best Bloody Mary's at The Beach! Taste some of the finest bars' and restaurants' Bloody Marys on the coast AND you're the judge! Vote for your favorite and help them win the title of "Best Bloody Mary at The Beach"! This years event is promising to serve up fun for everyone.

[ Interested in entering the cook off? Click here for info! ]

Mardi Gras Parade

Sunday, February 27th

Time: 2pm
Cost: FREE

The Village streets will be filled with costumed dogs and their humans along with unique and colorful floats, golf carts, and pick up trucks. Mardi Gras music will fill the air as our four-pawed friends and parade participants shower parade-goers with a barrage of beads, moon pies, and other trinkets.

[ Click here for Parade Registration ]

Baytowne Mardi Street Pardi

Tuesday, March 1st

Time: 6-8pm
Cost: FREE

Prepare to let your hair down on what many call the most festive day of the year, Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. "Laissez les bon temps rouler" (let the good times roll) with the Baytowne Mardi Street Pardi! Starting at 6pm join us for a Village Street party complete with music, street performers, entertainers and more! The post-pardi celebration continues into the night with parties at various Baytowne establishments. So break out the beads and get ready for a night to remember!