2012
Event Schedule
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Sponsored by the First
United Methodist Church in DeFuniak Springs. Held every Sunday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Get acquainted with other snowbirds, as you
fellowship and enjoy coffee and goodies. Located on the lake
(Circle Drive), across from the Chautauqua building. Call
850-892-5332 for more info.
This annual 4-day event
combines history; theater; humanities; music; arts and crafts;
architectural tours; and eclectic information and is held throughout
the Historic District of DeFuniak Springs. The event will
feature keynote speakers, performances, special events, and day
sessions. For details, click the link above, call the Florida
Chautauqua Center office at 850-892-7613, or e-mail cmitchell002@panhandle.rr.com.
Sponsored by the First
United Methodist Church in DeFuniak Springs. Held every Sunday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Get acquainted with other snowbirds, as you
fellowship and enjoy coffee and goodies. Located on the lake
(Circle Drive), across from the Chautauqua building. Call
850-892-5332 for more info.
The annual cooking
school event, co-sponsored by WZEP and Chelco, will be held at
Freeport High School.
For more info, click
here, call 850-892-3158, or e-mail wzep@wzep1460.com.
Sponsored by the First
United Methodist Church in DeFuniak Springs. Held every Sunday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Get acquainted with other snowbirds, as you
fellowship and enjoy coffee and goodies. Located on the lake
(Circle Drive), across from the Chautauqua building. Call
850-892-5332 for more info.
Located on Main Street,
this Chamber of Commerce event in March includes a variety of games
and entertainment mixed with businesses showcasing their services.
The bar-b-que cook-off features area restaurants, dining
establishments, organizations, and individuals competing for awards.
In late March of each
year, there is an annual spring carnival sponsored by the City's
Historic Preservation Board at Spanish Trail Park in Crestview.
Sponsored by the First
United Methodist Church in DeFuniak Springs. Held every Sunday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Get acquainted with other snowbirds, as you
fellowship and enjoy coffee and goodies. Located on the lake
(Circle Drive), across from the Chautauqua building. Call
850-892-5332 for more info.
Crestview's Easter egg
hunt for children is held at the Spanish Trail Park each year on the
Saturday before Easter. In addition to the egg hunt, children can
usually enjoy a train ride, a moon walk, a 16 foot slide, and a sea of
balls.
This festival held in
Crestview, Florida, salutes the area's rich heritage every year on the
last weekend of April and the first weekend in May. Festivities
include a major rodeo, arts and crafts bazaar, food vendors, an
authentic trail ride, beauty pageant, carnival rides, a parade, and
nationally recognized musicians. Old Spanish Trail refers to the
route used by the three European countries that settled the area;
Spain, England, and France. It was a trade route between El Paso,
Texas and Jacksonville, Florida. Call 850-682-0031 for more
info.
April
- Walton County's Tire Amnesty & Hazardous Material Collection
Day
Held at the DeFuniak
Springs Fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Limit 12 tires
per household.
Recognized as one of the
top 20 events in the southeast, the 37th Festival on the Rivers will
be held in Geneva April 27-29. Everyone is invited to attend
this weekend of fun held at Robert Fowler Memorial Park. The
festival will include food, arts & crafts, vendors, entertainment,
a fishing contest, parade, and much much more. Email genevariverfestival@gmail.com
for more info.
The Holmes County
Recycling Center's tire amnesty program will run during April.
Holmes County residents may drop off up to 20 waste tires free of
charge from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. NO TIRE DEALERS OR COMPANIES.
Tires may be dropped off at the Holmes County Recycling Center,
located at 3165 Thomas Drive in Bonifay, Florida (behind Holmes County
Correctional). E-mail recycle@wfeca.net,
call 850-547-0922, or fax 850-547-2351 for more info.
Sponsored by the First
United Methodist Church in DeFuniak Springs. Held every Sunday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Get acquainted with other snowbirds, as you
fellowship and enjoy coffee and goodies. Located on the lake
(Circle Drive), across from the Chautauqua building. Call
850-892-5332 for more info.
This festival, held in
Crestview, Florida, salutes the area's rich heritage every year on the
last weekend of April and the first weekend in May. Festivities
include a major rodeo, arts and crafts bazaar, food vendors, an
authentic trail ride, beauty pageant, carnival rides, a parade, and
nationally recognized musicians. Old Spanish Trail refers to the
route used by the three European countries that settled the area;
Spain, England, and France. It was a trade route between El Paso,
Texas and Jacksonville, Florida. Call 850-682-0031 for more
info.
Held at Crestview,
Florida's Fairview Park on a Saturday in late May, this festival is
family-oriented; sports competitions, entertainment, food, museum
tours, and a wonderful community parade. Call 850-682-3494 for
more info.
May - Moonlight Trail
Ride
Holmes & Walton 4-H
Youth Programs will sponsor a Moonlight Trail Ride in May. The
horse ride by moonlight will also include a barbecue, campfire, fun
horse games with prizes, a silent auction, and other activities.
Bring a tent and stay the night. To register or for more
information, call Rebecca Cuchens at 850-835-4820, the Walton Co. 4-H
at 850-892-8172, or the Holmes Co. 4-H at 850-547-1108. Call for
special group rates of $10 per rider. The cost includes a
barbecue chicken plate and continental breakfast. Helmets are
encouraged, and no alcohol or tobacco will be allowed. Negative
Coggins is required. The proceeds will benefit youth in Holmes
and Walton counties. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy
the night with your family and horses.
Sponsored by the First
United Methodist Church in DeFuniak Springs. Held every Sunday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Get acquainted with other snowbirds, as you
fellowship and enjoy coffee and goodies. Located on the lake
(Circle Drive), across from the Chautauqua building. Call
850-892-5332 for more info.
This annual event is held in Chipley, Florida,
every June. Festivities include a pancake breakfast; 5,000-meter run; watermelon contest
and auction; a parade; a downtown street fair; live music; an antique
car show; arts and crafts; children's activities; and much more.
Call 850-638-6180 for more info.
Sponsored by the First
United Methodist Church in DeFuniak Springs. Held every Sunday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Get acquainted with other snowbirds, as you
fellowship and enjoy coffee and goodies. Located on the lake
(Circle Drive), across from the Chautauqua building. Call
850-892-5332 for more info.
The
Bonifay Kiwanis Club hosts the "Granddaddy" of all-night
gospel sings at Memorial Stadium in Bonifay the first Saturday in
July. "The Biggest All-Night Gospel Sing in the World" is a
popular event that attracts visitors from all over the world. This
event will feature nationally known
gospel artists performing from sundown to sunup for approximately
8,000 avid fans. For more information, call 850-547-5363 or
e-mail djlauen@aol.com.
July
- Taste of Geneva
Experience
the "Taste of Geneva" at the Robert Fowler Memorial Park in
July. Activities: open-air music, food vendors, fireworks,
sack races, clowns, face painting, flea market, the River Junction
Cruiser Cruise-In, and much more. Exhibitors from throughout the
south will be on hand displaying everything from jewelry to painted
gourds, original paintings, leather goods, and stained glass. A
fireworks show will be provided as well. For more information,
call 334-684-2100.
July
- Panhandle Patriotic Celebration
The
Holmes County Ministerial Association will sponsor the Panhandle
Patriotic Celebration in July at the New Life Ministries facilities in
Bonifay. Highlights will include games for the children,
entertainment for everyone, free food and drinks, and of course
fireworks. Everyone is invited to bring their family and friends
to the ball fields of New Life Ministries and enjoy a fun-filled
evening. For more information, call 850-547-3920.
Crestview,
Florida's Leisure Services Department together with other departments
of the City put on the annual fireworks display and activities with
music and games for the kids at Spanish Trail Park. Thousands of
spectators from all around the area attend annually. Call
850-689-1618 for more info.
Sponsored by the First
United Methodist Church in DeFuniak Springs. Held every Sunday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Get acquainted with other snowbirds, as you
fellowship and enjoy coffee and goodies. Located on the lake
(Circle Drive), across from the Chautauqua building. Call
850-892-5332 for more info.
The 43rd annual Possum
Festival will be held in Wausau, FL, the first Saturday in August.
The annual Possum Festival / Fun Day is a Washington County
institution. There will be Possum King and Queen contests,
musical entertainment at the Possum Palace all morning, and a parade
on Main Street. Come experience the possum auctions; possum stew
and ice cream; arts and crafts booths; performances by local
bluegrass, gospel, and country bands; and a dance to round out the
evening. Everyone is invited to attend this fun-filled family
event! For more information, call 850-638-1781 or email TownofWausau@bellsouth.net.
Sponsored by the First
United Methodist Church in DeFuniak Springs. Held every Sunday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Get acquainted with other snowbirds, as you
fellowship and enjoy coffee and goodies. Located on the lake
(Circle Drive), across from the Chautauqua building. Call
850-892-5332 for more info.
September - Lonnie
Lindsey Scholarship Trail Ride
Family activities &
live band. Held at Ponce de Leon
Old Town Park.
Sponsored by the First
United Methodist Church in DeFuniak Springs. Held every Sunday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Get acquainted with other snowbirds, as you
fellowship and enjoy coffee and goodies. Located on the lake
(Circle Drive), across from the Chautauqua building. Call
850-892-5332 for more info.
Bonifay, Florida, will
host the 68th Annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo in October
at the Memorial Field in Bonifay, Florida. The
rodeo is sanctioned by the PRCA
(Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association) and the WPRA
(Women’s Pro Rodeo Association). For more info, call 850-547-5363.
Our parade is always a
favored event with the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo.
Area bands, queens, floats, dignitaries, and of course horses play an
important part in the rodeo season festivities. As always,
horses do not need to register and may ride in the parade at no
charge. For further parade information call 850-547-5363.
October 8-13 - Walton
County Fair (DeFuniak Springs, FL)
Call 850-892-5260 for
more info.
October 8-13 - Northwest
Florida Fair
This annual event held
in Niceville promises a great time for the entire family with
entertainment, fine art and home handcrafts, and a staggering array of
food concessions. Lots of hungry mullet fans will consume this
humble fish that has played such an important role in both the local
economy and in the general nutrition of our culture. This
celebration of food and fun will take place in October.
A Main Street Crestview
Association and City sponsored event held each year on the Saturday
closest to Halloween. Featuring special entertainment, games, treats
and displays for children of all ages on Saturday afternoon and
evening. Vendors and music are common.
Sponsored by the First
United Methodist Church in DeFuniak Springs. Held every Sunday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Get acquainted with other snowbirds, as you
fellowship and enjoy coffee and goodies. Located on the lake
(Circle Drive), across from the Chautauqua building. Call
850-892-5332 for more info.
November 2-11
- National Peanut
Festival
Ponce de Leon High
School's Student Council will present its Veteran's Day program in the
gym. Student Council members will have a presentation on what
Veteran' s Day is all about. Veterans - in all military branches
- in the surrounding area are cordially invited to come fellowship
with other vets and take part in the ceremonies. For more info,
call 850-836-4242.
November - Ponce de
Leon Old Town Park's Fall Festival
This is a benefit
festival for the Veteran's Memorial Park.
For more info, contact Frank at 850-865-0810 or
Aubrey at 850-836-5209.
A parade to honor all
veterans who served America in peacetime and war time in the downtown
area on Main Street in Crestview, Florida. Organizations, civic
clubs, Boy and Girl Scouts, school children, parents and especially
veterans are special dignitaries. Parade ends at the special
veteran's memorial located near the courthouse. Call
850-689-1618 for more info.
Sponsored by the First
United Methodist Church in DeFuniak Springs. Held every Sunday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30. Get acquainted with other snowbirds, as you
fellowship and enjoy coffee and goodies. Located on the lake
(Circle Drive), across from the Chautauqua building. Call
850-892-5332 for more info.
December - Harvest
Festival Parade
Graceville's Harvest
Festival Parade will be held in December. All bands, clubs,
queens, agricultural departments, etc., are encouraged to participate.
Come as you are and enjoy the festivities throughout the day.
For more info, call Teresa Bush at 850-263-4744 (day) or 850-263-3072
(night).
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