Events in Destin for February 2012
List of Local Events

Cooking demo

The Fresh Market's Fresh Flavors Cooking Demo will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Fresh Market in Destin, 4495 Commons Drive West. The event is free.

Craft class

Ribbon Box Making, a Green Earth Living Craft Class, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 inside the Indian Temple Mound Museum's Lazarus Education room in Fort Walton Beach. Cost is $10/public and $8/Friends of the Museum. Register at 833-9595 or email jlamott@fwb.org. Materials are included.

Annual Art Show & Sale at Seascape by Sharon Long Watercolors

Several Artists Represented. Free and Open to the Public. Free Light Refreshments, Originals, Prints and Gifts on sale.

Destin Commons Mardi Gras Masquerade

The third annual Mardi Gras Masquerade with Dr. Zydecko and the Beal Street Bottle Club Band! Join us at Destin Commons for live entertainment, a seafood boil, arts & crafts, street dancing and more.

"Ruth's Secrets Revealed" Cooking Classes
1. Boiled Shrimp 2. Prime and sub prime steaks 3. Asparagus w/Hollandaise 4. Key Lime Pie Each class is $50/person and includes a complimentary glass of wine. Next class Mar 3rd.

Destin 50 Beach Ultra Marathon
End Date: February 20; Duration: 3 Days
An entire weekend of events for runners including a 5-mile "Fun Run" on Saturday; 50-mile and 50K Ultra Running Races; and 50-mile relay on Sunday. There will be a Runner's "Social" on Monday. All events take place on the beautiful beaches of Destin and surrounding areas and benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

HarborWalk Village Mardi Gras Celebration
Enjoy free red beans and rice from Poppy's Crazy Lobster, street performers, and live music! March through the Harbor with your four-legged friends at the Party Animal Parade at 6:30. Join this wild and vibrant Fat Tuesday celebration!

Crocheted Rug Making Class with Jean Lucas
Green earth living : Jean will teach you how to make a crocheted rug from recycled materials. Class costs $25 for public, and $20 for Friends of the Museum members (all class materials included). Advanced registration is required and there is a 10 person maximum per class. Please call 850-833-9595 or email hpcc@fwb.org to sign up today. We'd love to have you!

2nd Annual Snowbird Appreciation "Sock Hop"
Live Music • Costume & Dance Contest • Door Prizes • Cash Bar Location: Emerald Coast Convention Center Tickets: $8 per person in advance. $12 per person at the door. Bring your favorite Sock Hop attire from home! Special musical opening by Elvis!!!