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New Visitor and Nature Center at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Underway

New Visitor and Nature Center at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Underway

Representatives for the Walton County Board of County Commissioners and Walton County Tourism participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Visitor & Nature Center at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on December 20th. The $4.2 million project will provide education, host events and connect visitors to the park's natural wonders. Walton County provided $285,000 in Tourist Development Tax funds to support the project, which is expected to be completed in late 2025. Continue reading...
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Sinfonia Gulf Coast Annual Crescendo! Kick Off Lunch, Vintner Dinners & Main Event

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Annual Crescendo! Kick Off Lunch, Vintner Dinners & Main Event

Crescendo! 2025 is a series of special events in January, February and March to benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement programs throughout Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Programs that include musicians/guest artists in schools, free orchestra concerts, bus transportation for students, Sinfonia Youth Orchestra program, Arts in Medicine initiative with Sacred Heart Hospital, and Link Up concerts for third through fifth graders in partnership with Carnegie Hall and more. Continue reading...
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SwampWriter Music Festival At Stinky’s Bait Shack Jan 15-20

SwampWriter Music Festival At Stinky’s Bait Shack Jan 15-20

The SwampWriter Music Festival is Stinky's heartfelt gift to the area’s music lovers - a free, five-day celebration of local and regional talent that returns each January to Stinky’s Bait Shack on Scenic 30A in Dune Allen Beach from Jan 15-19, 2025 over Martin Luther King Weekend. Full schedule to be announced soon. Keep your eye on the SoWal Events Calendar & Stinky's Bait Shack Website & Facebook. Continue reading...
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Café Thirty-A Raises Record $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton

Café Thirty-A Raises Record $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton

Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball, presented by honorary sponsors Earl Bacon, the Ellis Family, and Thomas Howell Ferguson, was held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 and raised a record-breaking $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, an organization that provides food and financial assistance to area families and individuals in need. Continue reading...
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Making New Memories: Plan Your Alys Beach Escape

Making New Memories: Plan Your Alys Beach Escape

A mecca of design and master planning set within the captivating landscape of the Gulf of Mexico coastline of Northwest Florida, Alys Beach is a living gallery of the works of some of the country's most revered architects and designers. Managed exclusively by Alys Beach, the vacation rental program offers guests an immersive, fully tailored experience. Book Now! Continue reading...
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Point Washington Medical Clinic Anniversary Jubilee Jan 25

Point Washington Medical Clinic Anniversary Jubilee Jan 25

The Point Washington Medical Clinic invites the community to join them for their Anniversary Jubilee on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 6:00-10:00pm at their clinic at 1321 N Hwy 395 in Santa Rosa Beach. Tickets are now on sale at www.AJPWMC25.givesmart.com. In January 2023, the Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC) opened the doors to its first physical clinic building after serving the community in mobile clinics and pop-ups since 2017. Continue reading...
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Polar Bear Plunge at Ed Walline Access Jan 1

Polar Bear Plunge at Ed Walline Access Jan 1

Make a splash on New Year's Day! The South Walton Fire District in conjunction with Shunk Gulley will host the annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day at Ed Walline Beach Access. Participants are encouraged to register online and sign the safety waiver before the day of the event. In order to register online, visit the SWFD Polar Bear Plunge on Eventbrite: REGISTER HERE Continue reading...
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30Avenue Holiday Night Market Dec 12

30Avenue Holiday Night Market Dec 12

Join 30Avenue for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer! The Holiday Night Market begins at 5PM on Thursday, December 12th. Enjoy the perfect combination of holiday shopping and live music in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Discover unique gifts, visit 30Avenue vendors, and immerse yourself in the sounds of the Ohana performers spreading the joy of the season. Continue reading...
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KIDZ Holiday Paint class at CAA Bayou Arts Center Dec 15

KIDZ Holiday Paint class at CAA Bayou Arts Center Dec 15

Join us for holiday fun! Secure your spot for our KIDZ Holiday Paint class on Sunday, December 15 from 1 - 2 p.m. at the CAA’s Bayou Arts Center! Visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com/upcoming-events to reserve your seat. Designed for kids ages 7 and up, this fun and festive painting session will guide young artists through creating an adorable penguin masterpiece, perfect for the holiday season. Continue reading...
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Sandestin Gumbo Festival Feb 21-22

Sandestin Gumbo Festival Feb 21-22

Presented by The Village of Baytowne Wharf and the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, it’s easy to see why the Sandestin Gumbo Festival is consistently designated the Gulf Coast’s favorite winter food event. Now in its 36th year, this action-packed two-day event includes a kick-off party on Friday, Feb 21st and the Main Event on Saturday, Feb 22ndth. Continue reading...
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