April 30-May 2 Fort Walton Beach, FL. Burning Up the Beaches Car & Motorcycle Show. Our 15th Annual “Burning Up the Beaches” car & motorcycle 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.  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! Registration will open soon, and drivers can register for all activities or just day of show. 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.  For questions or info, contact Patty Cowart, Event Lead, at [email protected], or Matt Simpson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at [email protected] Visit https://burningupthebeaches.com/ for all the latest info. 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! Event by The Arc of the Emerald Coast, 1900 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547-1217