2026 Best of the Emerald Coast

The Best of Emerald Coast event will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at The Alice in Destin FL.

The public is invited to celebrate the 28th annual Best of the Emerald Coast winners results as voted by the readers of Emerald Coast Magazine! Guests will enjoy an evening where all their senses will be stimulated: MUSIC, ART, DELIGHTFUL CUISINE, and LIBATIONS with our special Ivory White Extravaganza theme.

The public is welcome to intertwine and celebrate with the best of the best to mark this incredible accomplishment!

Dress Attire Recommendation: All White/Ivory- Cocktail- White Tie; Join us in celebrating in shades of white, from sophisticated cocktail attire to elegant white-tie ensembles. We invite you to embrace all elevated- all white aesthetic.

General Admission Tickets - $75 (prices increase the week of the event): Access to the event including a welcome drink, heavy hors d'oeuvres (2 courses each) by local restaurants, libations, participation in all the event entertainment, including photo opp and live band. Doors open at 6 p.m., the event begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.

VIP Tickets - $125 (prices increase the week of the event): VIP ticket holders will receive early access to the event, starting at 5:30 p.m., an exclusive VIP swag bag, access to an exclusive VIP area with additional bites and libations, plus all that General Admission tickets holders receive (access to the event including a welcome drink, heavy hors d'oeuvres (2 courses each) by local restaurants, libations, participation in all the event entertainment, including photo opp and live band.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities or being one of our preferred vendors? Contact our Publisher, McKenzie Burleigh at mburleigh@palmbeachmedia.com or 801-859-7173 to learn more. Learn more about the event and stay up-to-date at the event website: https://www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com/bestofec/.

**THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE**

***PLEASE REVIEW YOUR ORDER CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCESSING. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE BE WARY OF OTHER WEBSITES, EMAILS OR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS TRYING TO SELL TICKETS. EMERALD COAST MAGAZINE AND 850 TIX ARE THE ONLY PLATFORM AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE TICKETS.***