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Top 3 Things to Do in Destin for Labor Day

Labor Day Weekend means it is time to take a break from working and take time to rest. Fortunately, rest and relaxation are our specialties along the beaches of South Walton and Destin, Florida. Here are the top three things to do in Destin for R&R on Labor Day Weekend: 

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Watch Sunset from the Beach

One of our favorite Destin Labor Day activities is getting a front-row seat for the sunset show. Labor Day weekend signifies the end of summer and Labor Day Sunsets are like nature's fireworks, celebrating the end of a spectacular summer season.  While there are Labor Day fireworks at HarborWalk Village, a glorious sunset from the beach is a spectacular show.   

 

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Listen to Live Music Overlooking the Destin Harbor

Say goodbye to summer in style with an epic Labor Day Weekend Celebration at HarborWalk Village! Join us for two days of live music, great vibes, and an unforgettable fireworks finale to close out the season. 
 
Saturday, September 5th | 6PM-9PM
Start your weekend off right with an amazing live concert featuring Casey Kearney rocking the main stage from 6 to 9 PM! Dance, sing along, and soak in the last moments of summer with great tunes. 
 
Sunday, September 6th | 6PM-9PM
Keep the party going on Sunday with another live concert on the main stage featuring Stranger Boy! End the weekend with a BANG! At 9PM a legendary fireworks display lights up the harbor sky, immediately followed by a fire-spinning performance by Autumn Lyfe on the main stage, a spectacular finale to the summer season. 
 
HarborWalk Village | 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL | September 5th-6th | 6-9PM | Free to Attend | On-Site Parking Fee $20

 

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Perfect Hues: Baytowne Wharf Art Fest

This Labor Day Weekend celebrate art and music at the Perfect Hues: Baytowne Wharf Art Fest. Each evening from 5-9PM stroll The Village streets as you browse a variety of artwork from local and regional artists. Enjoy LIVE music throughout the festival 7-9PM nightly, and a spectacular fireworks show over the lagoon on Sunday at 9PM. 

Music Line-up:

Friday 9/4
Jared Herzog 7-9PM
 
Saturday, 9/5
Stormfolk 7-9PM
 
Sunday, 9/6
The Salty Strays 7-9PM + Fireworks at 9PM

 

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Take Advantage of Free Rewards When Booking Your Vacation Rental

Start planning your Labor Day Beach Getaway. Newman-Dailey offers some of the best places to stay for Labor Day. View our premier South Walton and Destin vacation rentals online or call one of our friendly, local vacation specialists at 850-837-1071 to assist with finding the perfect rental and make your reservation. 

Check our special offers here, including Splash N Stay for Labor Day. Remember to always book direct with Newman-Dailey for our best rate guarantee.

See you @ the beach!

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