Burning Up the Beaches Car and Motorcycle Show

Schedule

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1900 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547-1217, United States | Fort Walton Beach, FL

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🏁πŸ”₯ Our 15th Annual "Burning Up the Beaches" car show is back and better than ever!
This event features a fun-filled weekend with gearheads from all over the USA Partyin' & Showin' off their prized possessions on the sugar-white beaches of Destin and Fort Walton Beach.
❀️ ALL proceeds support The Arc of the Emerald Coast's efforts to provide services and programs to Children and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Okaloosa and Walton County.
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ To celebrate freedom for our country's 250th birthday, our event will be held at FREEDOM TECH CENTER field! 🀩🀩
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, April 30th, 2026: "PACKET PICKUP PARTY" - On Site registration and check in 3pm - 6pm. Location TBD
Friday, May 1st, 2026: "THE CRUISE" - A fun cruise around the coast to the area's hottest locations across the beach! Locations to be revealed soon! *Plus a Friday night Dinner Party with Live Music and entertainment!
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026: "THE SHOW" - Our signature Burning Up the Beaches car show 9am - 3pm at Freedom Tech Center field. Music by DJ Salty, Valve Cover Races, Games and More!
**To register visit https://arcemeraldcoast.crowdchange.co/52543
Drivers can register for all activities or just day of show.
For complete info, schedule of events, and for lodging info visit our event website at https://burningupthebeaches.com/
πŸ›ž Come be a part of the most fun in support of The Arc of the Emerald Coast and the close to 200 children and adults they serve living with disabilities. It's a WIN-WIN!
**Please know that unfortunately there are a lot of spammers out there, so for any questions or info please only contact Patty Cowart, Event Lead, at [email protected], or Matt Simpson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at [email protected]
All other comments posted on this page directing you to register outside of β€œThe Arc of the Emerald Coast” please avoid!
Thank you for your support! See you soon, drivers!! 🏁🏁
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