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A2Z Presents: The Promo Experience
Oct
15

A2Z Presents: The Promo Experience

A2Z Specialty Advertising Presents: The Promo Experience — Coming to the Emerald Coast This October!

A2Z Specialty Advertising is proud to announce the launch of THE PROMO EXPERIENCE, an exciting one-day event making its debut on the Emerald Coast this fall. Set for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, the event will take place at the beautiful Holiday Inn Beach Resort on Okaloosa Island.

This high-energy showcase will bring together the very best in branded merchandise, connecting business owners, marketing professionals, and community leaders with top promotional product partners. It’s the ultimate opportunity to see, touch, and experience what's new and next in promo.

Event Highlights:

  • 🎁 Free event bags for the first 95 attendees (valued at $100)

  • 🖊️ Live product demos from top industry suppliers

  • 🤝 Networking opportunities with local professionals

  • 🎉 Door prizes and free branded samples

  • 🍽️ Complimentary food and beverages

  • ❤️ Proceeds benefit a local non-profit

“This is more than just a trade show,” says the A2Z Specialty Advertising team. “It’s about purpose meeting promo. We’re thrilled to bring this level of experience to our local business community and to give back in the process.”

Space is Limited – Reserve Your Spot Today!

⚡ Attendance is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Tickets are $20.

📅 Mark your calendar and grab your spot here!

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Freeport Night Out
Nov
1

Freeport Night Out

Freeport Night Out is BACK! Last year’s event was an amazing night for our community, and the Freeport Merchants Association is honored to once again partner with The Windmills at Hammock Bay and Props Brewery for another great evening.

Freeport Night Out will take place on Saturday, November 1, from 4:00–7:00 on the Props Green, along with the Bluegrass on the Green Music Festival and the Hammock Bay Farmer’s Market on The Windmills Green. It’s going to be an evening full of fun for the whole family!

Our beneficiaries this year are the Children’s Volunteer Health Network and Caring & Sharing. The FMA is passionate about giving back to the Freeport community, and both of these beneficiaries are doing amazing work in our area. We are so excited to be part of their missions.

For more information, please email events@thefma.online

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Bluegrass Barn Jam & Fall Fest
Nov
8

Bluegrass Barn Jam & Fall Fest

Join us for a day where music, memories, and mission come together at Alaqua's Bluegrass Barn Jam & Fall Fest - a family friendly celebration happening across our beautiful refuge property all day from 11am to 6pm! Angel's Arena - Bluegrass Barn Jam On the front side of the property, Angel's Arena comes alive with over six hours of nonstop music in a one-of-a-kind setting. Headlining the Bluegrass Barn Jam this year is Sister Sadie, a Grammy-nominated, IBMA-sweeping, Grand Ole Opry-starring force. Bonus, enjoy musical performances by Goodbye to Sunshine and Black Creek Strings Band. Choose General Admission or upgrade to VIP for the best seats and exclusive perks. Back Acreage – Fall Fest Fun Wander to the back acreage for our sprawling Fall Fest, packed with fun for the whole family: • All-day bluegrass jam sessions (bring your instruments!) • Food trucks, full bar, and local vendors • Fall-themed photo ops and festive crafts • Hayrides, face painting, corn pit, and plenty of kid-friendly games • Heartwarming animal encounters with our beloved rescues! Proceeds from this event support Alaqua's mission to provide shelter, safety, & second chances to animals in need.

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Breakfast Meeting
Sep
18

Breakfast Meeting

Please join us for our next Freeport Merchants Association breakfast meeting, this Thursday, September 18, generously sponsored by The Waters at Freeport! The Waters is located at 185 Marquis Way.

We are please to announce that our guest speaker this month is Walton County Tourism.

The meeting kicks off at 8:00 and breakfast will be provided. Our meetings are fantastic ways to connect with the local businesses, as well as gain valuable insight into the future of our Freeport community.

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Walton County Emergency Management Build-A-Bucket
Sep
13

Walton County Emergency Management Build-A-Bucket

In recognition of National Preparedness Month, Walton County Emergency Management is hosting a Build-A-Bucket event to help our community prepare for emergencies. This event is open to all Walton County residents and provides an opportunity to build your own emergency preparedness bucket—filled with essential supplies.

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Evening Social
Aug
14

Evening Social

Mark your calendars for the Freeport Merchants Association's Evening Social this Thursday, August 14 at 6:00 PM at Props Brewery Hammock Bay (1799 Great Hammock Bend).

Come connect with other local businesses in a fun, relaxed setting.

✨ Bring a door prize for the chance to share more about your business with the group.
👥 Guests are welcome—the more, the merrier!

Our socials are a great way to build relationships and grow your network. We hope to see you there!

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Breakfast Meeting
Jul
17

Breakfast Meeting

Please mark your calendars for our FMA breakfast meeting on Thursday, July 17 at All Clear Restoration! The meeting kicks off at 8:00 with breakfast sponsored by Blanken Management, followed by FMA events and our special guest speaker, Walton County Emergency Response Team. See you there!

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5th Annual Kids Jiu Jitsu Summer Camp
Jun
23
to Jun 26

5th Annual Kids Jiu Jitsu Summer Camp

We are thrilled to be Open for Registration for our 5th Annual Kids Jiu Jitsu Summer Camp in Freeport! Camp will be June 23-26 from 9:00am - 1:00pm Our camp is designed around practical self awareness, confidence and self defense! The kids enjoy a week of activities that include Jiu Jitsu, Fitness, Crafts and more! This year we are having one session only for Kids Ages 4-8 yrs old. We have slots open now, but we are limiting camp to 30 youth, and enrollment will fill up soon! Feel free to call or email for more information and to get a registration link sent to you! 850-739-3993 / info@riliongraciefreeport.com Kids bring lunch daily but Thursday is Pizza and Kona Ice day!!! We can’t wait to see everyone for Camp this year!!!

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June Evening Social
Jun
12

June Evening Social

Our June evening social is on Thursday, June 12 at the Hammock Bay Clubhouse at 6:00. The clubhouse is located at 1850 Great Hammock Bend. You are welcome to bring a guest and anyone who brings a door prize will be able to share more about their business with the group. Please join us for an evening of connection and socializing with other businesses in our area. We would like to send a big thank you to The Bakery Lady for being our evening social sponsor this month!

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Bend The Bar 10th Anniversary
Jun
7

Bend The Bar 10th Anniversary

10-Year Anniversary Celebration at Bar Fitness Freeport!

Join us as we celebrate a decade of fitness, community, and transformation at Bar Fitness Freeport! We are thrilled to invite everyone to our 10-Year Anniversary Block Party on June 6. This milestone is not just about us, it's a celebration of all the incredible support we’ve received from our amazing community over the years.

Event Highlights:
- Week-long Celebration: Throughout the anniversary week, we’ll be offering fantastic deals for new members looking to join our fitness family, along with exciting raffles and prizes for our current members. We also will be offering half off Day passes all week long and Free Day Pass for the day of our event.

- Block Party Fun: Join us on June 6 from 4 PM to 7 PM for our Block Party! The first 150 members who walk through our doors will receive exclusive giveaways from Raw Nutrition, Revive Supps, Condemned Labz and Evogen Nutrition.

We are also offering a Free Day pass during the 4-7 time frame, so be sure to come check us out!

- Food & Entertainment: Enjoy delicious coffee that morning from Lauging Dragon Coffee Co. and enjoy delicious offerings from the Big Red Food Truck, serving tasty food from 4 PM to 7 PM. Workout to the beats of our DJ, who will keep the energy high throughout the event.

- Wellness & Samples: Stop by for discounted IV infusions from Drips IV, and don’t miss out on samples and energy drinks from HAAK Nutrition.

- Vendor Participation: Explore our other vendors who will be present, each offering unique products and experiences. More to come on this

- Raffles & Giveaways: We have an array of exciting raffle items and giveaways from local businesses, including memberships, supplements, apparel, and more!

This event is our way of giving back to our loyal members and welcoming new faces into our fitness family. Come celebrate with us, enjoy great food, music, and the chance to win amazing prizes! We can’t wait to see you there!!!

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