September 23, 2026
Dates & hours: Oct. 24, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Oct. 25, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (2026).
Venue: Mattie Kelly Dugas Pavilion Green in Destin.
Cost: Free admission and parking (official MKAF listing).
South Walton visitors heading west toward Destin can plan a weekend around the 31st-year MKAF Festival of the Arts. Organizers highlight juried artists, demonstrations, continuous entertainment, and family activities on the pavilion green.
Confirm rules (including the no-pets policy) on the foundation site before you go: MKAF Festival of the Arts.