Welcome to Burning Up the Beaches! We are planning a fantastic weekend of cruising, a Friday night party, live entertainment, and all the hospitality our Emerald Coast is famous for!
🏁🔥 Our 16th 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! 🤩🤩
Registeration will open soon so check back for link and full schedule and itinerary!
Check out our promo of last year’s stop at The Gulf Custom Motors! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Doc14HXwG/
Here is a schedule for all the weekend fun!!
This year’s show will be at Freedom Tech Center!!!
1900 Lewis Turner Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Listen to us on air from last year!

The 2027 Shirts will be released near event date! If you would like to purchase past event shirt like the ones below contact Matt Simpson at msimpson@arcecfla.org





Home 2 Suites is now 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”
Home 2 Suites: 1930 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
*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!
Thank you to last 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 last year once again!










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!!
2024:
2023:


