Regular events are held throughout Destin and the surrounding area all year long. Many of these events fall into the Art and Entertainment category. Here are some of the best choices starting in October.

Mullet Festival

This will be the 37th annual Mullet Festival and it will be held on October 19th and 20th. The festival will include carnival rides, booths, attractions, crafts and so much more. Great music will be provided by Vince Gill, Justin Moore and Thompson Square. Tickets are available for the event and vary in price depending on how many days you attend.

Best of the Emerald Coast Event

The winners of the Best of the Emerald Coast awards will be presented at this event from 6pm to 9:30pm on October 19th. This event will provide many local

Seafood is found all throughout the Emerald Coast with plenty of local choices available. Whether you're looking for great fish, shrimp, oysters or anything else from the ocean, you can find it here. Many restaurants serve some type of seafood and here are the best choices for all your seafood needs in the area.

AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar

The absolute best oysters come from AJ's. This place is known for their Oyster Bar and provides raw, steams or the specialty Oysters AJ, which are topped with jalapeno peppers, back and Monterey Jack Cheese. You can enjoy AJ's in Destin and the restaurant has a huge outdoor deck, which overlooks the Destin Harbor.

Dewey Destin Seafood

An old beach house provides the romantic location of Deweys and it overlooks the

Many dining options are found throughout the Emerald Coast, but some of the best are a bit harder to find. When you're looking for a unique experience or something new, you need to understand the top places found off the beaten path to dine in the South Walton area.

The Ovation Club

This is the place to go if you want to feel like a VIP. The Ovation Club is found within the same complex as the 10-screen Carmike Cinema and seats about 100 people. This makes it a perfect place for a date night and it's open only to those 21 and over. This place will provide you with the perfect mood-setting lighting and large leather dining chairs for extra comfort.

Cabana Cafe at Hurricane Lanes

Another unique place you may not think about when it comes to

Sometimes you need things, such as air conditioning work, accounting, a bank or another type of service. When you're new to an area, it can be difficult to find a good recommendation. Here are some of the top choices when it comes to service providers within the area.

WD Bass & Company

If you need tax service, business accounting, personal financial help, estate planning or any other financial service, this is the best accounting firm in the area. WD Bass & Company provide services for individuals and businesses and are one of the most trusted choices throughout the area.

Gulf Shore Air Conditioning & Heating

Even though you may only need the heat for a few months out of the year, it's always good to know who to call when there's an issue. This

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners met on September 26th to discuss the possible locations for a new sports complex in the South Walton area. One of the things they discussed as an inclusion to the plan was a skate park. The assistant manager at Central Square Records, Matt Barton, believe this is a necessary part of the plans.

Barton worked hard to get a skate park built in Albany, Georgia before he moved to the South Walton area. He's been a resident over the past four years and has attended two of the three meetings including discussions about the sports complex. He was able to give his input at the September 26th meeting.

Three sites have been presented, with one not being able to accommodate a skate park. However, the other two could

The season is back and it's time for the "Sailgate" parties. This is a very popular way to enjoy the pre-game, game and post-game celebrations. Whether you're looking for a new place to watch the game or a better experience, these parties will provide exactly what you're after.

NFL "Sailgate" Party

On Sunday, October 13th, you can enjoy the NFL "Sailgate" party at the Baytowne Marina all day long. This event provides plenty of fun with an outside tailgating party at the marina. It will include evening football games, beverages from the Marina Bar and food from the grill. The games will be protected onto a large screen outside and one night game will be televised for all guests. Daily draft specials will be a part of the event, as well.

The regular

A mainstay along Walton Country Road 30A, the Seagrove Village MarketCafe has been in the same place for more than six decades. With so many businesses coming and going, every year, it's interesting to look at one capable of standing the test of time.

In the late 1940s, the cafe opened as a convenience store to serve the Seagrove Village. After many years, it was transformed into the present-day dive restaurant loved by locals, visitors, tourists and even the occasional celebrity.

It has been owned by George and Ann Hartley since 1999 and they believe it's one of the best dive restaurants found on the planet. Many owners may take offense to their cafe when it's called a dive, but this couple embraces the label. They provide one of the best dives in

The 2013 Pirates of the High Seas Fest is just around the corner. This will be the third annual festival of this nature in Panama City Beach and will be held from October 11th to October 13th. The event will include many activities throughout the area. Residents and visitors are invited to take part in the event, which will include:

• Fireworks Show
• Parades
• Contests
• Music
• 5k Run
• 10K Run
• Half-Marathon
• Fun Run
• And More!

This event will finish with the dropping of over 8,000 inflatable beach balls onto Pier Park Drive. The invasion will happen at the Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater, the City Pier and Pier Park. All events are free and open to the public, except the 5K, 10K, Half-marathon and fun run, which all come with a price.

With so many events coming up in the Destin, South Walton, Miramar Beach and surround areas, it's important to check your calendar and mark the events you want to attend. Here are some of the best one coming up in October to consider.

Seafood Festival - October 6th

The 35th Destin Seafood Festival will happen at the Destin Harbor Boardwalk from 11am to 4pm on October 6th. This event will feature plenty of fresh and local seafood, with artists, live music and so much more. Street performers will provide plenty of great entertainment, along with music from Village Brass Band with Fly, Blenders, Louis Prima Jr. and The Witnesses. There is no charge to get in, but donations will be accepted.

Chronic Jester - Every Tuesday

Chronic Jester plays at

The 65th Destin Fishing Rodeo is set to open on October 1st with the scales ready and the leaderboard up. It will be held on the docks behind AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar with scales opening at 10am on Tuesday.

This will be the first time since 2010 that the red snapper will be eligible for the event. Due to a recent ruling form the National Marine Fisheries Services, boast can land red snapper from October 1st to the 14th in federal waters. They can land them through October 21st in state waters, out to nine miles.

More than 70 charter boats and 6p private vessels have been registers for the event and many more are expected before the start. Prizes will be awarded in many categories and they range from $200 tackle gift cards to trophies and so much