“Burning Up the Beaches” 2025 Itinerary: (subject to change)
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
3pm – 6pm: Early Packet Pickup and onsite registration at The Elks Lodge:
1335 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
8:30am – 4pm: Cruise stops along the Gulf Coast
6-9 pm: 80’s theme dinner party at The Island Resort with Entertainment by Flash Flood!
- 1st Stop: “Caffeine and Cruisers” @Gulf Custom Motors on 328 Racetrack Rd. NE FWB, FL 32548 9am – 10am (we will have coffee by Main Brew and breakfast items
- 2nd Stop: “Turbos and Trim Ups” @Sport Clips / Main Brew Coffee 450 Racetrack Rd. FWB, FL 32548 10:15am – 11:15am (this stop will feature a few complimentary hair cuts by one of our sponsors “Sport Clips” and complimentary coffee from Main Brew Coffee
- 3rd Stop “Freedom and Food Trucks” @Freedom Tech Center 1900 Lewis Turner Blvd. FWB, FL 32547 11:30am – 12:30pm (this stop will be hosted by Freedom Tech Center with a huge space for cars to park, we will have food trucks for the drivers, and I will set up a stage to DJ with music for this lunch stop
- 4th Stop: We are working on AJ’s on the Bayou in FWB to be this 4th Stop from 1 – 2pm
- 5th Stop: The Gulf Restaurant 1284 Marler Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 2:30pm – 4pm. (this will feature great atmosphere, a photo opportunity for all the cars, and a signature cocktail for all the drivers provided by The Gulf.
Posted below are menu’s for the Food Trucks that will be on site serving at Stop #3 “Freedom & Food Trucks. Pics 1&2 are from “Alimento” and Pics 3&4 are “Thai 2 Go”
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
9am – 3pm: Car Show Central at Destin Commons – Gates open at 8am
4100 Legendary Drive, Destin, FL 32541
Valve cover race, awards, entertainment by DJ Salty…and more!
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The Island Resort and Home 2 Suites are offering discount room rates for event attendees. **Click Accommodation Page on this website tab for complete info.**
When making reservations be sure to mention “Burning Up the Beaches”
The Island Resort: 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-337-9194 and ask for Vanessa.
Home 2 Suites: 1930 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
850-315-0017and ask for Jackie.
*Optional gated trailer storage with camera security at Freedom Storage
for up to 5 days for $45.
*Mention Burning Up the Beaches
Address: 311 Lewis Street Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Phone: 850-598-6444 and Ask for Colleen!
Menus for Food Trucks:
Thank you to this year’s sponsors for their support in helping make our event a success!! We are so grateful for your support!
And a special thank you to JC Lawn Maintenance for being our Presenting Sponsor!
All Burning Up The Beaches net funds go to The Arc of the Emerald Coast the local Arc Agency serving those with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and other developmental disabilities.
Last year’s highlight video!!
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