📅 When
October 8, 2026
18:00 – 21:00
📍 Where
495 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
About this event
The annual Best of the Emerald Coast Winner's Soirée returns to Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on October 8, 2026, turning the upscale open-air shopping district into an evening of community celebration. This free public event honors the year's top-voted local businesses, restaurants, and services across the Emerald Coast region — and the community is invited to toast alongside them.
The soirée features live music, live mural artists creating works on-site, a curated food spread, and a selection of craft drinks. The festive atmosphere blends the district's trademark coastal-chic energy with a neighborhood block-party warmth that draws locals and vacationers alike. Proceeds from the evening benefit the Emerald Coast Autism Center, adding a philanthropic heartbeat to the celebration.
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin sits in the heart of Miramar Beach along Emerald Coast Pkwy, making it easy to stroll to dinner before or after the event. With free admission, live art installations, and a buzzing crowd of Emerald Coast community members, this soirée makes for a genuinely memorable fall evening on the Gulf Coast.
Best for: Couples, locals, food lovers, and anyone who enjoys celebrating community with live music and art
What to expect: Free admission; live music, live mural art, curated food and craft drinks, community awards celebration, benefits Emerald Coast Autism Center
Planning tip: Arrive by 5:30 PM to explore Grand Boulevard's shops before the soirée kicks off. Free parking is available in the district's lots.
Cost: Free and open to the public
