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Fall Events at Grand Boulevard
October 2, 2022
Enjoy locals’ favorite season with weekly and special events in September & October -
Run Watersound 5K, 10K and Kids' Fun Run Oct 30
October 2, 2022
The second annual RUN WATERSOUND will take place on Sunday, October 30th with two new...
Festival of the Arts In Destin Oct 29
October 2, 2022
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) presents the annual Festival of the Arts Octobe
Fall Films At Eden Gardens State Park - FROGS!
October 2, 2022
Support Friends of Eden Gardens State Park Spooky by attending classic films played
October Is Coastal Dune Lake Month: Events
October 2, 2022
Walton County has officially designated October as Coastal Dune Lake Month
Vote for Your Favorites in the 2023 Perfect in Walton County Awards
September 29, 2022
It’s time to choose your favorites in the 20
Forrest Williams Band Fundraiser at Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse in Grayton Beach Oct 1
September 28, 2022
Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
The Magnificent Monarch Art Trail in South Walton Florida
September 20, 2022
The Monarch Art Trail (MAT)
Protecting Florida’s Coast Film & Discussion at Idyll Hounds Sep 22
September 19, 2022
In collaboration with Healthy Gulf, 350 Pensacola, and Climate Together Pensacola, Idyll...
Fallapalooza at EO Wilson Biophilia Center Sep 24
September 19, 2022
The E.O.
Alys Beach Crafted Oct 21-22
September 19, 2022
Alys Beach Crafted was created to celebrate the collaboration of talents that come...
North Beach Social Oktoberfest Sep 18
September 18, 2022
Celebrate German beer, food and fall at North Beach Social's Oktoberfest on Sunday, Sept.
7th Annual Bloody Mary Festival Oct 22
September 18, 2022
On Saturday, October 22, The Market Shops
MountainFilm On Tour at WaterColor Nov 4-5
September 18, 2022
Mountainfilm on Tour returns
Cosmic Vibrations Music Festival Oct 29
September 18, 2022
Cosmic Vibrations Music Festival will be visiting nea
Watersound Town Center Updates & Info
September 16, 2022
Watersound Town Center welcomes new tenants and announces future tenants as construction...
Make Your Dream Home A Reality With TanneyDesign
September 14, 2022
Whether the design challenge is a custom home, a renovation project, or n
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for July 2022
September 8, 2022
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County incl
SoWal International Coastal Cleanup Sep 17
September 7, 2022
The Walton County Tourism Department, along with the Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles...
Join The Lake Powell Cleanup Sep 17
September 7, 2022
Join us in a community effort to clean up Lake Powell at
Emerald Coast Theatre Company 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Sep 16
September 7, 2022
The Emerald Coast Theatre Comp
Beach Safety Info & Beach Rules From Visit South Walton
September 2, 2022
Important Beach Safety Info from
Stinky's Beach To Bay Fishing Tournament Sep 24 - Oct 23
September 2, 2022
The Annual Stinky's Beach To Bay Tournament begins September 24 and runs through October...
South Walton Beach Accesses - Beach Parking, Lifeguards, Restrooms
August 24, 2022
Everyone wants to know where to park at the beach in South Walton.
Perfect Hues: Baytowne Art & Food Fest Sep 2-4
August 23, 2022
This Labor Day Weekend head over to the
Storytellers Tour Live Music Series Returns To Stinky's Bait Shack
August 22, 2022
In its second season, Tim Jackson's Storytellers Tour is every Wednesday and Thursday...
DeFuniak Springs Oktoberfest Oct 1
August 22, 2022
Main Street DeFuniak Springs will host its 2nd Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 1...
September Shows On The Main Stage At The Rep Theatre
August 22, 2022
The Seaside Repertory Theatre invi
SoWal Guide For 2023 Seaside Race Weekend Feb 17- 19
August 21, 2022
Celebrating the 21st year of racing, The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K is open...
Sinfonia Gulf Coast Gala Featuring Patti LaBelle Oct 11
August 21, 2022
Join Sinfonia Gulf Coast for the Sinfonia Gala Event, featuring Patti LaBelle, on Tuesday...
Love Karoake? AJ's in Grayton Beach Has Your Stage!
August 21, 2022
Think you have what it takes to entertain on the big stage?
Summer Haze Music Festival At North Beach Social Aug 21
August 20, 2022
Southern Sound Music Alliance presents the Summer Haze Music Festival! This full day...
Stinky's Bait Shack Serves Up Breakfast, Coffee, & Live Music
August 15, 2022
Hunting for a fantastic breakfast? Then make Stinky’s Bait Shack your destination.
Stinky's Bait Shack Live Music Fundraiser Aug 18
August 11, 2022
Songwriters Paul Childers and Duke Bardwell headline Tim Jackson’s Songwriters...
New Owners & Chef For Locals' Favorite Chanticleer Eatery in Grayton Beach
August 9, 2022
When you sit down at Chanticleer Eatery
Seaside School Ranked First Among State Charter Schools
August 9, 2022
With the opening of the new 2022-2023 school year, The Seaside School, Inc.
Local and Visitor School Calendars for 2022-2023
August 3, 2022
Here is the 2022-2023 School Calendar from Visit Sout
Jamaican Independence Day Celebration at Red Fish Taco Aug 6
August 3, 2022
Celebrate Jamaican Independence Day at Red Fish Taco all day on Saturday, August 6th.
Paddle at the Park Aug 20
August 3, 2022
The 10th Annual Paddle at the Park is a standup paddle board race event, on the beautiful...
You Can Help Strengthen Our South Walton Community
August 3, 2022
South Walton is a strong and proud community, and an important part of our purpose at...
Let's Go Fishing in South Walton
August 3, 2022
Fishing is more than just a past time in South Walton – it’s a way of lif
Café Thirty-A Charity Christmas Ball Dec 2
August 2, 2022
Café Thirty-A will host its annual Ch
Havana Beach Bar & Grill Earns 2022 Wine Spectator Award
July 27, 2022
Havana Beach Bar & Grill
WaterColor Inn Adds New Amenities and Family Suites for 20th Anniversary
July 26, 2022
St.
SoWal Weekly Farmers Markets
July 26, 2022
Every Saturday and Sunday morning, and many weekday mornings in SoWal, we have a great...
Make Sure You Have Beach Access At Your Vacation Rental
July 11, 2022
When you lay down your hard-earned money here in South Walton for the" vacation of a...
July Live Music at Stinky’s Bait Shack
July 11, 2022
Stinky’s Fish Camp and Stinky’s Bait Shack have supported, promoted, and featured local...
Red Fish Taco Live Music Lineup for July & Beyond
July 11, 2022
Red Fish Taco is one of the coolest places
Watersound Club and Camp Creek Golf Updates & Info
July 6, 2022
11/16/21 (updates below) - The Wate
Dave Rauschkolb Receives Van Ness Butler Jr Hospitality Award
July 6, 2022
Dave Rauschkolb walks into Bud & Alley’s on a humid summer morning among the...
Tim Jackson's Storytellers Tour Live Music Every Week in Santa Rosa Beach
July 5, 2022
Tim Jackson, a five-decade veteran musician, songwriter, and performer is on tour...
Take a Walk Through Old Florida at Camp Helen State Park
July 2, 2022
Do you love the REAL Florida? Do you love OLD Florida?
CAA And SWARA Collaborate To Expand The UMA With 4th Deployment
July 2, 2022
Last week, nine new sculptures and a Super Reef Anchor Point were added to the nation’s...
SoWal Live BeachCams
July 2, 2022
From Inlet Beach to Miramar Beach, our LIVE BeachCams
SoWal July 4th Weekend Music, Parades, Celebrations & Fireworks
July 1, 2022
We've got the lineup of all the South Walton area 4th of July Celebrations!
July Live Music at The Bay on North Beach
July 1, 2022
Come out to The Bay ev
Songwriters Series & More Music at Stinky’s Bait Shack
June 28, 2022
Stinky’s Fish Camp and Stinky’s Bait Shack have supported, promoted, and featured local...
2nd Annual Night Out for Freeport Benefit June 18
June 10, 2022
The Freeport Merchant Association invites you to the 2nd Annual Night Out for Freeport,...
Summer Kayak Eco Tours at Camp Helen State Park
June 6, 2022
Join Camp
30A Songwriters Festival & Sounds Like Summer Series Every Thursday at Watersound Town Center
June 6, 2022
The Sounds Like Summer Arts & Culture series at Watersound Town Cen
Walton County Tourism 2021 Annual Report
June 6, 2022
We recently celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week with activities such as sweet...
Red Fish Taco | Hours Update & June Music Lineup
June 1, 2022
Red Fish Taco is one of the coolest places
June Live Music at The Bay on North Beach
June 1, 2022
Come out to The Bay ev
Summer Events at Baytowne Wharf
June 1, 2022
It's Summer at Baytowne Wharf!
Ballet Under the Stars June 25
June 1, 2022
As part of the 2022 Summer Series, the Northwest Florida Ballet concludes the 2021-2022...
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic June 22-26
June 1, 2022
The 20th annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic takes place June 22-26, 2022.
The Lodge 30A Construction Updates & Information
June 1, 2022
The St.
RUN/SUP Summer Races 2022 BoatHouse Paddle Club in Watercolor
May 31, 2022
The RUN/SUP Summer Races 2022 begins
The Pearl Hotel and WaterColor Inn & Resort Earn Forbes' Four-Star Ratings
May 31, 2022
The Pearl Hotel and WaterColor Inn & Resort have each earned Four-Star Ratings in Fo
Summer Sizzles with Entertainment and Events in Grand Boulevard
May 31, 2022
Come cool off at Grand Boulevard this summer with
Hotel Effie Sandestin is Travelers’ Choice - Best of the Best Hotels
May 31, 2022
Hotel Effie Sa
SoWal Style: Rooftop Pool View in Alys Beach
May 31, 2022
This one-of-a-kind Alys Beach vacation home offer
Free Admission to SoWal State Parks Summer 2022
May 29, 2022
Summer visitors to Walton County will once again be able to enjoy complimentary day-use...
South Walton Sea Turtle Season Underway
May 2, 2022
The South Walton Turtle Watch team is hard at work each and every day protecting and...
800 Miles of Sunshine at Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse May 2
April 25, 2022
Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
34th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival May 7-8
April 25, 2022
In its 34th year,
Digital Graffiti At Alys Beach May 13-14
April 25, 2022
The 15th Annual Digital Graffiti Festival will be held
Tequila & Taco Fest At The Village of Baytowne Wharf May 6-8
April 25, 2022
Join us at The Village of Baytowne Wharf for the 9th Annual Tequila & Taco Fest.
UMA Under the Sea Fundraiser May 4
April 25, 2022
Under the Sea is a fundraising event to benefit the
Hilton Sandestin Beach Invites Guests To Celebrate Earth Day
April 20, 2022
South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival Apr 21-24
April 19, 2022
Tickets are on sale now for
North Beach Social: Joyride to the Bayside
April 7, 2022
Point your fun compass North… trust us, North Beach Social has it all.
Beach Safety Info From Visit South Walton
April 6, 2022
Important Beach Safety Info from
Monthly Music on Main Concert Series for 2022
April 4, 2022
Main St
Gray't Blues & BBQ at Hibiscus in Grayton Beach March 18 & 19
March 18, 2022
Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse presents Gray't Blues & BBQ featuring a bit of soul...
Concerts in The Village Features Ten Shows April Through June
March 16, 2022
On Thursday, April 21, 2022, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) kicks off the 2022...
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for January 2022
March 12, 2022
The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County incl
Metamorphosis Fundraiser At Alys Beach April 1
March 12, 2022
Gurufish is bringing back their signature “pharmaceutical-grade funk” t
Seabreeze Jazz Festival April 20-24
March 12, 2022
The “Ultimate Weekend of Smooth Jazz" returns to Panama City Beach with an incredible...
Hilton Sandestin Beach Gala & Golf Weekend March 12
March 5, 2022
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is hosting their signature Golf...
30Avenue Spring Concert Series in Inlet Beach
March 5, 2022
Come out to 30Avenue for the Spring Music Series from 6:00 p.m. til 9:00 p.m. on the...
South Walton Turtle Season Facts
March 1, 2022
Sea turtle nesting season begins in May on many Florida beaches, including the beaches of...
Staying Safe at the Beach in South Walton
February 27, 2022
At SoWal.com, we are committed to helping locals and visitors stay safe while enjoying...
DeFuniak Springs Farmer’s Market Begins with Tractor Parade March 19
February 24, 2022
Sign Up for the SoWal Beach Newsletter
February 15, 2022
Keep up with all things Beachy in South Walton with the SoWal Newsletter (est 2003) - we...
SoWal Photo Galleries of Every Beach, Bay & Lake Access in South Walton FL
February 15, 2022
Recently we've added 1,400 new photos of every public Beach, Bay
SWFD Junior Lifeguard Program Registration Begins April 8
February 15, 2022
Save the date for the 2022 SWFD Junior Lifeguard Program.
Spectacular Coastal Dune Lakes of South Walton
February 11, 2022
True Coastal Dune Lakes occur in only a few places around the world, but
33rd Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival Feb 19
February 4, 2022
The Village of Baytowne Wharf &
