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Bring the whole family to the Brunch Buffet with Santa at Old Florida Fish House on Saturday, December 16th from 10AM - 2PM. Enjoy all your breakfast favorites paired with hot cocoa with marshmallows and photos with Santa himself! Purchasing tickets in advance is encouraged: Adults $29, Kids $14. To purchase tickets & learn more, visit oldfloridafishhouse.com. Continue reading...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is hosting an unforgettable holiday celebration on the Grand Lawn at The Grand Sandestin. Merry & Bright: A Sandestin Gourmet Holiday Fest, a festive and fun-filled day featuring a fully decorated holiday-themed market, delectable wines and mouthwatering food options, live music with Jared Herzog, craft activities and a visit with Santa himself is set for Saturday, December 16th from 3-6PM. It's a holiday shopping experience like no other, open to both ticket holders and the public. Continue reading...
Stinky's Bait Shack is a longtime favorite bar, bait shop and hangout located next to Stinky's Fish Camp restaurant in South Walton, Florida. The Bait Shack opens early for coffee and bait, and is a popular music venue featuring local and visiting artists on stage by night. Continue reading...
AJ's Grayton is the place to be to celebrate this holiday season! Enjoy LIVE MUSIC throughout the week featuring local & regional musicians. Continue reading...
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) are proud to reveal the nine sculpture designs chosen by jury for permanent exhibition in the sixth installation of the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). Continue reading...
The St. Joe Company has announced the construction of another world-class Watersound Club golf course in the SoWal area. Watersound Club staff are working closely with Love Golf Design founders Davis Love III, Mark Love and Scot Sherman to bring the new course to life as an additional amenity for Watersound Club members. In homage to both the PGA great helping design the new golf course and the fact that it will be the third championship golf course in the Watersound Club collection, the new course will be named The Third. Continue reading...
Usher in the holidays with the annual Christmas Tour of Homes in historic DeFuniak Springs on Saturday, December 2. Filled with holiday splendor, the tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and features 15 beautiful homes, churches, and businesses. Hosted by St. Agatha’s Episcopal Church, the tour kicks off a day-long series of festivities around Lake DeFuniak and its charming and vibrant downtown business district—a Main Street America community member. Continue reading...
Café Thirty-A will host its annual Christmas Charity Ball benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Continue reading...
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin has an impressive line-up of events for this holiday season. Included this year are Grand Boulevard’s signature holiday celebrations, Coastal White Christmas Holiday Celebration and Hometown Parade, and numerous festive, family-friendly activities. These events are open to the public at no cost. Continue reading...
Northwest Florida chef and restaurateur Jim Shirleyhas announced the opening of 87 Central Square on November 9, 2023, bringing an exciting addition to the vibrant culinary scene in Seaside. This new wine bar, dining, and entertainment destination takes inspiration from the world’s most charming outdoor gathering spots, offering guests a unique blend of Southern hospitality and global allure. Continue reading...
Beau Interiors invites you to enjoy some holiday cheer as they host their annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, November 11 from 10AM - 5PM. The event will feature sweet treats, bubbly, sales, giveaways and so much more! Continue reading...
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) announces the return of one of Walton County’s favorite fall events, the Flutterby Arts Festival, which will take place Sunday, November 12th from 10AM - 4PM in Watersound® Town Center. Continue reading...
Each Fall, Fore Her hosts their signature event, the Fore Her Golf Outing. This year marks the 11th annual Fore Her Golf Outing and is presented by Emerald Coast Hospice Care. The day of golf is accompanied by a silent auction, prizes, food & drinks, the infamous “Dress Like A Girl” Hole sponsored by Specialty Roofer, with music and a fun time at the 19th Hole After Party. Continue reading...
Off the Bucket List is a luxurious, newly renovated 3,593 sf home located in Seaside. Follow the path backwards, even before the start of Seaside, to a time and place in South Walton memory. Continue reading...
Down Island has recently introduced Fall Fridays with late night live music from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (no cover) every Friday night this fall. Late night goers will enjoy food from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. including seasoned goldfish, andouille corn dogs, smoked fish dip, fried pickles and of course, Janca Juice (a signature drink created in memory of Chef Brannon Janca)! The restaurant closes at 2:00 a.m. Continue reading...
Taster tickets are on sale now for the 9th Annual Eggs on the Beach Big Green Egg Cooking Competition to be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach. Tasters enjoy unlimited bites, and receive five votes to vote for their favorites and award the 2023 People’s Choice Awards. Continue reading...
Fresh off their sold-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning international artists Gavin Robertson and Nicholas Collett are set to light up The REP Theatre's new season with the Fall Play Series. From literary legends to iconic characters, the Fall Play Series features the likes of James Bond, Frankenstein, and William Shakespeare in an entertaining lineup of plays that are sure to leave audiences on the edge of their seat. Continue reading...
The Market Shops 8th Annual Bloody Mary Festival is BACK - Saturday, October 14 from 11AM until 2PM in Sandestin! Join us for unlimited bloodys made by the best restaurants, bars, and catering companies along the Emerald Coast! Not to mention live music, football, lawn games, beer, champagne, local food, shopping, and much more! Continue reading...
Ovide, the signature restaurant at Hotel Effie at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, has launched new breakfast, brunch and dinner menus highlighting the flavors of the Gulf Coast and the freshest, in-season ingredients. All menus include ample vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Located steps from The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Ovide embraces the local food and cherished flavors of the Gulf Coast and presents them with a sophisticated and refreshing style. Continue reading...
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) has created a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast to expand its Youth Arts Education program for club members and produce a high-quality mural that will serve as a source of inspiration and education to club visitors and participants. Continue reading...
The Walton County Tourism Department, along with the Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles, will once again host an International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 – 11 a.m. Residents, students and visitors are encouraged to participate in the world’s largest volunteer effort with the common goal of cleaning up our coastal waters for our ocean’s health. Volunteer Beach Ambassador teams will be hosting teams at five South Walton regional beach accesses listed below: Continue reading...
The 30A Songwriters Festival returns to South Walton January 12-15, 2024, with a wide variety of talented artists on the schedule. Buy Tickets Online > The 30A Songwriters Festival will celebrate its 15th year with performances on the main stage at presenting partner Grand Boulevard’s Town Center in Miramar Beach with headline performances by renowned artists JEFF TWEEDY, ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS, ROSANNE CASH and KT TUNSTALL. Continue reading...
Here is the 2023-2024 School Calendar from Visit South Walton - Use it to help plan your trips to SoWal. Locals can see when to promote business, events, and when to plan around traffic, and crowds at restaurants and grocery stores. The school calendar shows when K-12 schools and universities/colleges in our major travel markets will be on break and for school start dates. South Walton School Calendar includes 30A travel info for Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and other holidays. Continue reading...
Red Fish Taco and Blues Musicians Society present an all day BLUES EVENT Saturday, September 2 from 3PM - 9PM. Featuring wailing guitars, originals, and cover of the Blues Masters, Red Fish invites you to the Blues, Taco & Tequila Fest on Labor Day weekend. NO COVER! Blues, Tacos & Tequila Fest Saturday, September 2nd | 3PM - 9PM 3 - 4:10PM: Kelly & The Healers 4:20 - 5:15PM: D. Scott Riggs 5:20 - 6:20PM: Smilin' Fritz 6:30 - 7:40PM: Prodigal Blues 7:50 - 9:00PM: Cat Daddy Blues Band Continue reading...
Sad or happy, it's that time of year, when fall temperatures are almost here! The Artist of Gulf Place invite you to attend their End of Summer Party on Saturday, September 2 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Join friends and family at Gulf Place to enjoy arts & crafts, live music, wine and food. Continue reading...
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