📅 When
July 6, 2026 – July 10, 2026
📍 Where
1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
About this event
The Celebration Talent Competition brings one of the nation's premier dance and performing arts competition circuits to Fort Walton Beach's Convention Center for five days in July. Part of a 58-city national tour, this event draws talented young performers and their families from across the region and country to compete in a professionally judged showcase where authentic artistry takes center stage.
Dancers, singers, and performers of all skill levels compete across multiple categories and age groups, with premier judging and a positive, encouraging atmosphere that has earned Celebration a loyal following in the performing arts community. The performances span classical to contemporary, making each day a vibrant showcase of young talent that's exciting to watch even for families not competing.
For dance families planning a summer beach vacation, the timing couldn't be better: compete at a nationally recognized event, then spend the afternoons on the world-famous white sand beaches of Fort Walton Beach and Destin just minutes away. It's the ultimate combination of achievement and vacation — and Fort Walton Beach's amazing waterfront dining and entertainment scene makes every evening memorable.
Best for: Dance and performing arts families, parents with competitive dancers
What to expect: Five days of nationally judged dance and talent competitions, multiple age groups and categories, professional stage productions
Planning tip: Check crm.dance for registration deadlines and schedules. The convention center is close to the beach and Okaloosa Island boardwalk — perfect for post-competition celebration.
Cost: Entry fees for competing studios and performers; spectator tickets may be available at the event
