Join us in celebrating 100 years of Navarre with special events held throughout 2025
Upcoming Events

New Year’s Eve Turtle Drop
Mark your calendars and head over to Navarre Beach for a spectacular ‘Times Square’ style celebration. As the clock strikes midnight, watch in awe as a giant, illuminated sea turtle makes its grand descent from the Navarre Beach Pier! You’ll be part of the electrifying countdown, surrounded by cheers and applause, as we usher in 2026 with fireworks lighting up the sky like never before.
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Location
Navarre Beach
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Date
December 31, 2025
Past Events

New Years Eve Celebration
Mark your calendars and head over to Navarre Beach for a spectacular ‘Times Square’ style celebration hosted by Windjammers on the Pier Restaurant & Bar. As the clock strikes midnight, watch in awe as a giant, illuminated sea turtle makes its grand descent from the Navarre Beach Pier! You’ll be part of the electrifying countdown, surrounded by cheers and applause, as we usher in our Centennial Celebration with fireworks lighting up the sky like never before, thanks to the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office.
This is more than just an event; it’s a chance to embrace our community, connect with neighbors, and make unforgettable memories. The Navarre Chamber is all in on this celebration, committed to enhancing local life and fostering connections. So, don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of Navarre’s history!
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Location
Navarre Beach Pier/Windjammers
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Date
December 31, 2024

Happy 100th Birthday Party
Join us as we help celebrate a monumental milestone in Navarre’s history—100 incredible years! Sponsored by the Navarre Centennial Committee, the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to a special drop-in event at the Chamber office, located at 1804 Prado Street, in the heart of Navarre.
This exciting event will include cake and punch as we come together to honor our community’s rich history and bright future. The Chamber will show their office updates and introduce new staff. The Navarre Centennial Committee will offer birthday cake and giveaways throughout the afternoon.
Let’s make it a day to remember! See you there!
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Location
Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 1804 Prado St
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Date
Friday, March 28th
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Time
1:00pm – 3:00pm (Candles blown out at 1:00pm!)
Centennial Ball
The Navarre Centennial Celebration Committee invites you to be part of history as we commemorate 100 years of Navarre with an unforgettable evening of elegance, fine dining, and LIVE entertainment.
This formal affair promises an enchanting experience featuring a delicious meal with Carved Prime Rib and Lemon Butter Garlic Grilled Chicken, along with a spectacular performance by Six Piece Suits.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Navarre Historian, Jonathan Crider, PhD
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Location
St. Sylvester Catholic Church
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Date
June 21, 2025
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Time
5:30 PM
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Attire
Formal or Cocktail Attire is suggested.
Navarre FunFest
FunFest 2025 Celebrating 100 Years of Navarre
FunFest 2025 will be here Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 9am to 5pm in Navarre Park. Celebrating 100 years of Navarre, this special festival will featuring vendors, artists, non-profit organizations, live music, entertainment, food trucks and Cat Country Radio 98.7 streaming live from the event.
To further celebrate Navarre’s special place on the Gulf Coast, Off The Walls Murals will be painting a large canvas on site all day. One lucky visitor to the festival may have the opportunity to take the finished painting home.
Music an entertainment start early with “DJ HI-DEF” taking the stage. He brings great music from all eras, from “oldies” to Alt Rock.
At noon the stage lights up with Navarre Band, “Dead Last”, showcasing party music of classic faves to unique twists on familiar hits. Wear your dancing shoes!
Foodies will enjoy: Smokin Country Flava, The Shack Mobile Bistro, Kettle King Kettlecorn, Lemonade, sodas and more.
Vendors will include artists, non-profit organizations, and local businesses.
FunFest 2025 is coordinated by the Navarre100 Committee. Major sponsors include: Sandpaper Marketing/Navarre Press, Santa Rosa County, Centennial Bank, Florida Power and Light and Windjammer’s on the Pier.
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Location
Navarre Park
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Date
September 6, 2025

Sand Sculpture Celebration
Join us on Navarre Beach on Saturday, October 18th for a Sand Sculpture build celebrating 100 years since the founding of Navarre. This is a free community event. We are excited that Dan in the Sand from Dan Castles and his friends will be building with sand on the beach near the Navarre Pier. The sculptures will commemorate Navarre’s Centennial Year. The event will begin around 10 am, and the sculptures should be complete by 4 pm. Photo opportunities will be available all day until sunset.
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Location
Navarre Beach
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Date
October 18, 2025
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Time:
Starts at 10am (Sculptures complete by 4pm)