📅 When
August 29, 2026
18:00 – 22:00
📍 Where
1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
📞 Contact
About this event
Mark the occasion in style: SOF Missions' 10th Annual Emerald Coast Gala — the Diamond Gala — brings together leaders, philanthropists, and patriots for a night of formal elegance and genuine impact at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center. The evening celebrates a remarkable decade during which SOF Missions has invested more than $10.7 million into the lives of over 3,000 special operations warriors and their families.
The night unfolds with a string quartet in the background as guests arrive, followed by an exquisite dinner, warrior testimonies that put a human face on the mission, a ballroom dance performance, inspiring remarks from a special guest speaker, and live and silent auctions. Dress to impress in formal all-red attire — diamond-inspired accessories are enthusiastically encouraged. It's a night that moves hearts and makes a measurable difference in veterans' lives.
For those who want a memorable evening out with meaning during their Emerald Coast vacation or visit, this gala pairs perfectly with a trip to the beach — and with a cause that the entire Fort Walton Beach community rallies behind. Individual tickets are $150 and include dinner, dessert, and a cash bar.
Best for: Military supporters, charity event enthusiasts, and couples seeking an elegant formal evening on the Emerald Coast
What to expect: A formal black-tie gala with dinner, string quartet, ballroom dancing, warrior testimonies, guest speaker, and live and silent auctions. All-red attire with diamond flair encouraged.
Planning tip: Purchase tickets early at sofmissions.org/gala — seating is limited. Contact Kristi Beckman at 850-503-5201 for table sponsorships.
Cost: $150 per person (dinner & dessert included); tables at $1,500; cash bar
