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Free Admission to SoWal State Parks Summer 2023

Summer visitors to Walton County will once again be able to enjoy complimentary day-use admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Continue reading...

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Sounds Like Summer Events Every Thursday Night At Watersound Town Center

The Watersound community invites locals and visitors to join them for Sounds Like Summer, an events series on Thursday nights, June 1 - August 10, featuring live music, theater, outdoor movies and more under the shade of The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center. With ample parking at the covered pavilion, all events are free and open to the public. 2023 Sounds Like Summer Schedule - Thursday | The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center Continue reading...

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Camp Creek Inn Now Accepting Reservations

Camp Creek Inn on the Camp Creek Golf Course will open this summer, and the new boutique hotel has an incredibly unique privilege for its guests – allowing “Member for a Stay” privileges to Watersound Club, a private membership club that provides access to a range of high-end properties including a world-class beach club, an expansive new health and wellness facility, and both the Camp Creek Golf Course and Shark’s Tooth Golf Course. Continue reading...

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Walton County Tourism 2022 Annual Report

Walton County continues to thrive as a top-tier travel destination and tourism economy, according to the Walton County Tourism Department’s recently released 2022 Tourism Update. Continue reading...

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DeFuniak Springs Inaugural Wine Walk May 25

Main Street DeFuniak Springs, in partnership with Visit South Walton, is celebrating National Wine Day in style with its inaugural Wine Walk taking place Thursday, May 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. Participants will receive a commemorative tasting glass to be reused at participating merchants and receive a raffle ticket for every $10 spent in merchant shops and restaurants. The raffle tickets will be entered in a drawing for a merchant gift basket valued at more than $500. Continue reading...

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Inaugural 30A Foam Fest At 30Avenue May 13

30A Foam Fest, presented by Idyll Hound Proper and 30Avenue, will make its debut at 30Avenue on Saturday, May 13 from 2-6 p.m. with proceeds from the inaugural event benefiting Food for Thought Outreach. But Tickets Here > Continue reading...

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Local Catch Bar & Grill Crawfish Boil & Live Music May 6

Did someone say crawfish? Let the good times boil as Local Catch Bar & Grill invites locals and visitors alike to a Crawfish Boil on Saturday, May 6th. Pinching begins at 3PM followed by live music with the Forrest Williams Band. South Walton's own Forrest Williams Band is an award-winning favorite on stage among locals and visitors to the area. Forrest and Pherrel Williams, along with drummer Josh Fox, perform a variety of music from southern rock to country and blues. Continue reading...

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Food, Fun, Fishing & Live Music At Stinky's Bait Shack

Hunting for good food and good times in SoWal? Then make Stinky’s Bait Shack your destination. Stinky’s Bait Shack is located on Scenic 30A in Dune Allen, next door to Stinky's Fish Camp restaurant. Stinky's Bait Shack is the only place you can grab everything you could possibly need for a day on the water while not forgetting the real essentials - breakfast, coffee, and a Bloody Mary to really get you going! Continue reading...

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Sinfonia Goes Pops at Alys Beach May 28

Celebrate the Memorial Day holiday weekend in Alys Beach at the Sinfonia Goes Pops concert on Sunday, May 28 at 3PM. Sinfonia Gulf Coast orchestra featuring powerhouse vocalist and recording artist Morgan James with guest Ryan Shaw bring the classic sounds of Memphis alive with Symphonic Soul at this FREE family-friendly music spectacular. Bring blankets or low back chairs and grab a spot on the amphitheater lawn. Continue reading...

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Digital Graffiti Festival At Alys Beach May 19-20

Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is an innovative and dynamic event that celebrates the intersection of projection art and architecture. The 16th annual Digital Graffiti Festival takes place in Alys Beach May 19-20, 2023. Continue reading...

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NEAT At Alys Beach On 30A Bottle Shop, Tastings, Wine & Song

Join lucky locals and suntanned visitors at NEAT in Alys Beach for Wine & Song every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. The stylish corner hot spot on 30A has indoor and outdoor seating under the regal palms of Alys Beach. Enjoy 4 wines for $30 per person or choose a bottle from the Uncorked wine list and enjoy it with your small plate and shareables from open to close. Continue reading...

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May is Art Month In Walton County

Spanning the month of May, Art Month will feature visual, performing, and literary arts programming in diverse formats and in various venues throughout Walton county. Art Month is an initiative of the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County with the purpose to bring communities, organizations and businesses together to present quality arts and entertainment to the community. Continue reading...

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ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival at Grand Boulevard May 13-14

n its 35th year, ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival is planned for May 13th-14th, 2023! Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and presented by Grand Boulevard Town Center, ArtsQuest provides an opportunity to view and purchase original art from over 100 artists from around the country. Continue reading...

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South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival April 27 - 30

Named “One of the South’s Standout Food and Beverage Festivals” by USA TODAY and one of the “5 Food and Wine Events Worth Traveling to This Year” by US News & World Report, the 2023 South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival will be held April 27 – 30 throughout the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin in idyllic South Walton in Northwest Florida. Continue reading...

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Pairing And Sharing Wine Dinner Benefit At Rosemary Beach May 4

Sip, savor and share a glass among friends at the inaugural Pairing and Sharing wine dinner to benefit Caring & Sharing of South Walton. This event will take place on May 4, 6pm at Rosemary Beach Town Hall in Rosemary Beach, Florida. Continue reading...

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Volunteer For Earth Day Coastal Cleanup April 29

The Walton County Tourism Department is partnering with Surf Hut and Okaloosa County to complete a coastal cleanup on Earth Day Saturday, April 29 from 8 - 10 a.m. Both residents and visitors are encouraged to participate. There will be cleanup contests with fun prizes, free event t-shirts and a free post cleanup breakfast served at some of our favorite local restaurants. T-shirts and breakfast will be limited in quantity, so make sure to register online and show up on time! Cleanup Locations include: Continue reading...

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Watersound Club Expansion At Camp Creek Now Complete

Watersound Club, The St. Joe Company’s private membership club, has now opened expansive amenity additions next to the Camp Creek Golf Course, just north of Scenic 30A on SoWal's east end. Continue reading...

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Kentucky Derby Party At The Courtyard At Pescado May 6

The Courtyard at Pescado is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party and Cocktail Class sponsored by Maker's Mark on May 6, 2023. The party will be from 4PM to 10PM. Enjoy live music by Nathan Fife from 6PM to 10PM and Derby Day dishes and cocktails. The party is open to the public and free to enter. Continue reading...

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Underwater Museum of Art Fundraiser At Grand Boulevard May 11

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) welcomes the one-of-a-kind comedy/music group, The Cleverlys, as headliner for the 5th Annual Under The Sea fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art. Continue reading...

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PWMC Metamorphosis Fundraiser At Alys Beach Apr 14

Join The Point Washington Medical Clinic to celebrate their 6th birthday and transformation from a pop-up clinic to a stand alone facility! Metamorphosis will take place Friday, April 14 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. on the Kelly Green in the Alys Beach community. Bring your own chair, but don’t forget your dancing shoes. There will be a cash bar and food trucks on site with delicious offerings available for purchase. Continue reading...

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Earth Day Town Hall at Padgett Park Apr 22

Join fellow SoWal earth-lovers for an Earth Day Town Hall on Saturday April 22nd from 12 - 3PM in Padgett Park off JD Miller Road in Santa Rosa Beach. Hear presentations, enjoy demos and displays from the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition, and get tours of Walton County's only Community Garden with Satsuma planting by Trees on the Coast. The event is free to attend and family-friendly. Continue reading...

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Emerald Coast Theatre Company Summer Camps 2023

The Emerald Coast Theatre Company at Grand Boulevard has a schedule for the littles this Summer. The Mini Player Camps (Ages 5 - 7, rising Kindergartners) are designed specifically for the youngest players. These camps focus on activities that allow students to explore acting, singing, and movement in an energetic, nurturing environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. Continue reading...

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Easter Weekend Events at Alys Beach 2023

Celebrate Easter weekend in Alys Beach. There's something fun for everyone! Visit alysbeach.com/events for more information. Friday, April 7 10AM | Amphitheatre | Alys Improv Hour 10AM - 7PM | Alys Shoppe | L.A. Stein Trunk Show Continue reading...

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Outdoor Adventure Film Night at Watersound Origins Apr 15

On Saturday, April 15th, The Watersound Origins community will host an Outdoor Adventure Film Night at Village Commons featuring “Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear” is an in-depth look at the 2021-22 big wave season. Beginning at 7PM, this event is free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring low back chairs or blankets. Coolers are permitted. Pets are not permitted. Event is suggested for those ages 10 and up. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FILM NIGHT | April 15 @ 7PM Continue reading...

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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Celebrates 50 Years

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is celebrating its 50th anniversary all year as South Walton's most popular resort destination for couples, families, vacationers, groups and business travelers. Continue reading...

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