Destin Car Show Schedule

Know what’s hotter than a summer’s day on the Sunshine State’s Gulf Coast? The three-day Burning Up The Beaches car event May 5-7, 2022.

Car Show

This hot rod/classic car show in Destin, Florida, is known near and far to be one of the best shows on the circuit for gearheads and car fanatics, with cruise stops, celebrations, dance parties and more. All proceeds from the event benefit The Arc of the Emerald Coast, the local ARC Agency that serves those with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism and other developmental disabilities.

Here are all the mechanics of Burning Up The Beaches; Car Show Central is based at Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Drive, in the heart of downtown Destin:

Thursday, May 5, 2022

There’s an Early Birds Meet and Greet at The Island Hotel, where all car show participants can pick up their pre-registered packages from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. A Happy Hour event is planned from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on the Buccaneer Pirate Cruise at Harborwalk. A cash bar will be available. 

Friday, May 6, 2022

All are invited to the Main Street Car Parade from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. through downtown Fort Walton Beach.

Head back to the Island Hotel to enjoy games and prizes and a DJ at the Grotto Pool from noon to 4:00 p.m.

AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar will host more fun from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Destin Harbor.

End the day at The Island Hotel with a Pirate Party with music on The Beach Patio from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Rows and rows of cars will be lined up and shined up for the car show from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Destin Commons. Also on hand will be business, arts and crafts vendors. Try your hand at door prizes. A DJ and live music will be entertaining the attendees throughout the car show.

During the show, be sure to check out the unique Valve Cover Races at 11 am. 

Condos Near the Car Show

If you plan to stay on the Emerald Coast for a while, check into these incredible Condo-World resorts located right in the Destin area:

Sterling Shores

Sterling Shores

Centrally located in the heart of Destin, Sterling Shores features luxurious one- through four-bedroom condos that all offer breathtaking Gulf-front views, elegant coastal interior décor, and fully equipped kitchens. The high-end amenities will convince you to never leave the resorts grounds, including a huge lagoon-style style pool with bar and grill, mushroom fountain tot’s area, separate beachfront pool, health and fitness center, private beach access, BBQ area, private 42-seat surround-sound theater and group meeting space for large family gatherings and celebrations.

Sterling Sands

Sterling Sands

Getaways to this resort will become a longtime tradition for your family. Sterling Sands features spacious one- through three-bedroom condos with gorgeous views of the Gulf’s emerald green waters from your private balcony, fully equipped kitchens, wireless Internet, unlimited complimentary DVD rentals and luxury interior layouts. The intimate upscale property offers all the amenities of paradise, including a Gulf-front pool, free-form pool, outdoor hot tub, health and fitness center, covered BBQ and picnic area.

Event Summary
Name
Burning up the Beaches
Location
Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Dr,Destin,Florida-32541
Start Date
May 5, 2022
End Date
May 7, 2022
Description
This hot rod/classic car show in Destin, Florida, is known near and far to be one of the best shows on the circuit. All proceeds from the event benefit The Arc of the Emerald Coast, the local ARC Agency.