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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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:
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The 30A Songwriters Festival returns to South Walton January 12-15, 2024, with a wide variety of talented artists on the schedule.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K, presented by Seaside, is back, launching its 22nd year of racing.
Registration, presented by Visit South Walton, is now open for Race Weekend from February 16th through 18th, 2024, further establishing this event as a signature running event and paramount fundraiser in Northwest Florida. Every year, athletes from around the world converge in Seaside, Florida, assisting in funding The Seaside School, Inc., a pioneering and enduring public charter school in Walton County, Florida.
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Join Camp Helen State Park staff for a Guided Kayak Eco Tour on Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in North America. Must be 12 years of age or older and able to independently navigate your own kayak. Reservations are required - call the park at 850-233-5059.
Tours begin promptly at 9:00 AM, meet in the Visitor Center. Cash only fee is $30 and includes park entry, watercraft rental, life jacket, paddle and a donation to the Friends of Camp Helen State Park.
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Get your tickets to join us on September 30th, 2023 for Houndfest 9 and don’t forget to check out this years beer fest dinner tickets at Idyll Hound Proper which will go on sale Friday 7.21.23.
We’ll have live music, great food, guest breweries, fun activities, over 30+ limited release Idyll Hounds brews, a stein hoisting competition and more to help us celebrate another birthday.
We do advise that you get your tickets while supplies last. We do usually sell out of VIP tickets very quickly.
Check out the ticket details below and get them Wednesday July 19th at 6pm.
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While looking to fill a niche in the quickly-growing town of Freeport, long-time local Trent Wallace followed his dream and recently opened T's Catch Seafood Market and Steamer on Hwy 331.
Trent knew his neighbors in Freeport craved fresh seafood, and also wanted a local place to buy fresh, local seafood, steamed fresh shrimp, steaks and grab-n-go items. T's Catch also offers a $10 lunch special which is hard to beat!
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The Point Washington Medical Clinic invites you to join them as they celebrate another year serving the community – and the seventh annual Harvest Moon Celebration fundraiser to support the mission of the clinic: to build a stronger and healthier community by providing high-quality primary health care regardless of the patient’s means or access.
Learn more about the Harvest Moon fundraiser and purchase tickets:
PWMC
There are multiple ways to support PWMC on Saturday, September 30th:
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The Courtyard at Pescado is hosting a September Chef’s Table Series with Chef John Engle. Dinners will take place every Wednesday in September at 6:30 p.m. and are by reservation only. Seats are $150 per person plus 7% tax and 22% gratuity.
The Courtyard at Pescado, located on the ground floor of the Orleans Building in Rosemary Beach.
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The Stinky's Fall Pompano Beach to Bay Gand Slam Tournament begins October 1 at Stinky’s Bait Shack. Anglers may weigh in fish 10AM-6PM daily through Saturday, October 28th. You can register in person, or by phone (850)622-2248 or online at StinkysBaitShop.com.
Rules & Regulations Have Changed! READ HERE
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Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) will usher in the fall 2023 cultural arts season with something new ... and salty!
The first-ever Salt Water Music Fest, presented by Salt Water Vacations and MKAF, brings Destin music lovers a sensational three-day music showcase celebration to raise funds and awareness for MKAF — Destin’s champion of the cultural arts for all.
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