Welcome to Burning Up the Beaches 2026!

“Burning Up the Beaches” 2026 Itinerary: (subject to change)

Thursday, May 30th, 2026

3pm – 6pm: Early Packet Pickup Party – Location TBD

Friday, May 1st, 2026

8:30am – 4pm: Cruise stops along the Gulf Coast 

6-9 pm: Dinner Party TBD

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

9am – 3pm: Car Show Central 

Valve cover race, awards, entertainment by DJ Salty…and more!

Here us on the air!

 

 

 

2025 Event Shirts  and apparel are still available! If interested in purchase, 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

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 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!


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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2023: