Walton County Bicentennial Bash in DeFuniak Springs Jan 4

Celebrate 200 years of our incredible Walton County with a day full of fun, community spirit, and unforgettable memories!

www.walton200.com/bicentennial-bash

See Walton County Bicentennial Videos.

Date: January 4, 2025
Parade: 1:00 PM on Circle Drive
Opening Ceremony on Baldwin Avenue: 1:45 PM - Hear inspiring words from our elected officials.
Live Music: Starting at 2:00 PM, enjoy performances by the amazing Sand Ole Opry with Mike Whitty!
Fireworks Show: Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display at ~5:30 PM!

Explore the rich history of our county with special history videos recorded throughout the year, available for viewing. Plus, our wonderful community partners will be participating in various exciting ways.

Bring your family and friends, and let’s make this a day to remember as we celebrate the legacy and future of Walton County!

For more information and updates leading up to the event, please visit Walton200.com.

Bicentennial Celebration in SoWal at the home of Brenda Rees on  December 29, 2024:
Walton County 200 Countdown Celebration honors the founding of Walton County, Dec. 29, 1824. Brenda Rees started countdown in 2004 to highlight historic day and begin countdown to 200th Birthday. Event held at home of Brenda Rees on Eastern Lake in South Walton.   https://www.shapingflorida.com/countdown-celebration.html 

Walton County 200 Countdown Celebration honors the founding of Walton County, Dec. 29, 1824. Brenda Rees started countdown in 2004 to highlight historic day and begin countdown to 200th Birthday. Event held at home of Brenda Rees on Eastern Lake in South Walton.

Brenda Rees, event founder, said, “We have a great time toasting one of Florida’s most historic and beautiful counties. Guests sign in, gather for the sunset toast and recite “Octavia” a poem written by Edgar Allan Poe for Octavia Walton Le Vert. Those still around in 2024 will celebrate Walton’s bicentennial and share wine set aside each year.”

The event was started in 2004 to highlight Walton County’s significant history which complements its unique and beautiful environment. The wrong date for Walton’s founding is published in several books, so this event helps set that date straight. In addition, Walton is one of the older counties in the area. While Walton County will be 200 years old in 2024, it will be 2025 when Washington County is 200 years old, 2113 for Bay County to be 200 years old, and 2115 for Okaloosa County to be 200 years old.