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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🏁🔥 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.
🇺🇸 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/
🛞 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 “The Arc of the Emerald Coast” please avoid!
Thank you for your support! See you soon, drivers!! 🏁🏁
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