Celebrating its 31st year, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) Festival of the Arts is one of Northwest Florida’s premier juried fine arts festivals, bringing together more than 100 acclaimed artists from across the country for a colorful weekend of art, music, food and family fun.
Alys Beach Crafted was created to celebrate the collaboration of talents that come together to enrich the 30A experience. Crafted has grown into one of South Walton's best festivals.
Join the SoWal community in support of Habitat for Humanity Walton County on Saturday, October 10th from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Market Shops in Miramar Beach for the 11th Annual Bloody Mary Festival, presented by Visit South Walton.
Time to roll out the barrel and discover unique suds & ales! The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin presents the 18th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest on October 16th & 17th, 2026. Learn more and purchase tickets today! baytownebeerfestival.com
South Walton has many great events, festivals, live music and performance series every month of the year. While there are always activities and events all Summer during the busy season, the major festivals are in the off season in Spring and Fall. That's great for locals and visitors. Temperatures are cooler and rentals and restaurants are less crowded.
Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is an art festival that employs the latest in digital technologies to project original works onto the town’s expansive white walls. The collection of events celebrates the creative process of integrating art, technology, and architecture. The new urbanist town on Scenic 30A provides an open-air, nighttime gallery space with an exhibition footprint spanning just under one mile.
Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach transforms the SoWal town into a vibrant and colorful gallery where cutting-edge digital technology brings art to life on its spectacular architecture.
Art Month presented by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), is a month-long celebration of the arts held each May in Walton County, Florida.
Get ready to jam for a cause May 9th, 2026, as DwightFest takes over the beautiful Watersound Pavilion at Watersound Town Center on the east end of SoWal!
The music rolls from 3 PM to 8 PM, showcasing an incredible lineup of live music that you won’t want to miss. Featured artists include: Sam Bush and the Sam Band, Dread Clampitt, Waco Ramblers, Duke and TK Bardwell, Saunders Boyz.
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) kicks off Art Month in Walton County with the 38th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival on May 2 & 3, 2026.
