What To Do

February 2026

Baytowne On Ice - Ice Skating

Friday, October 31st - Sunday, February 8th

Lace up your skates and get ready to glide into the winter season at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Baytowne on Ice!

Our seasonal ice rink returns October 31 – February 8 (times vary daily), bringing all the magic and chill of winter to the heart of Sandestin. It’s the perfect way to create holiday memories and enjoy one of your favorite cold-weather traditions - right here on the coast!

Skaters must be at least 3 years old and fit into appropriately sized skates.
Children under 6 must be accompanied by a parent or adult family member.

$15 for 90 minute skate! $3 Skate Rental

Click here to fill out your waiver before you arrive!

[ Ice Rink Calendar! ]

Mardi Gras Parade

Sunday, February 15th

Time: 2pm
Cost: FREE

Mardi Gras is BIGGER and BETTER than ever at The Village of Baytowne Wharf.

“Laissez les bon temps rouler” (let the good times roll) with unique, colorful floats, golf carts, and trucks as well as costumed dogs and owners filling the streets with Mardi Gras cheer. Marchers are dressed up in all their Mardi Gras best and shower parade-goers with a barrage of beads, moon pies, and other trinkets!

Baytowne is looking for Krewes to join in the Mardi Gras festivities!!

Interested in participating? Please email: baytowne@raebirdevents.com

[ Baytowne Mardi Gras Parade Participation Form ]

Baytowne Beads & Bingo Bash

Tuesday, February 17th

Time: 5pm-8pm
Cost: FREE

"Laissez les bon temps rouler" (let the good times roll) at Baytowne's Mardi Gras Merchant Bingo Crawl!

Grab a Bingo Card at the Stage & stroll through The Village to discover bead-worthy merchant specials! Check off those squares, turn in your complete card for the chance at a festive prize!

*must be present to win*

The fun doesn't stop there--enjoy live music on the main stage from Boukou Groove.

Join us for an evening full of beads, bargains, & beats! Costumes & Mardi Gras spirit encouraged!

Bubbly Baytowne

Thursday, February 19th

Time: 5pm
Cost: FREE

Join us for an evening full of FREE champagne, sparkling wine and shopping during Bubbly Baytowne. Sip and shop throughout The Village of Baytowne Wharf! Stop in various retail stores as you enjoy a selection of premium bubbly!

* This event is free and for 21 & up only. The village will be open to the public during this event.

The 37th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival

Friday, February 20th - Saturday, February 21st

Time: Friday | 5-8PM 5'Oclock Somewhere
Saturday | 12-4PM
Website: www.sandestingumbofestival.com

GUMBO TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Get ready to spice up your winter!

The 37th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival returns to The Village of Baytowne Wharf on Friday February 20th & Saturday, February 21st - and you’re invited to the Gulf Coast’s favorite winter food event!

Kick-off of the weekend Friday night with a delicious shrimp boil at 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill.

The event is from 5 PM-8PM! PLUS--enjoy live music & stop by the Tito's, our Best Bloody Mary at The Beach Vodka Sponsor, table!

Saturday - Enjoy unlimited gumbo and unlimited Bloody Marys, live Zydeco music from Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe, family-friendly activities, and the best gumbo cook-off on the Gulf Coast.

The Best Bloody Mary at The Beach competition is back. Taste entries from some of the finest bars and restaurants on the coast and cast your vote to crown the winner.

Join food lovers from across the Southeast as Baytowne Wharf transforms into a flavorful celebration from 12–4 PM Saturday.

Tickets are on sale now: gumbo.bigtickets.com/gumbo26

This event sells out every year, so don’t wait.

[ PARTICIPANT INFO FORM HERE! ]