A new trolley service is rolling up and down Scenic 30A, offering scenic tours and transportation between Gulf Place and Inlet Beach.
Update: the 30A Trolley never got rolling because of the pandemic. As of Spring 2024, only the county tram at Grayton Beach is operable, as well as the Seaside Shuttle. Keep up to date on the SoWal Forum.
Stinky’s Bait Shack is hosting the 14th Annual Swamp Writer Music Festival January 11-14, 2024.
Featuring local and regional favorites, the music festival extends over four days with performances by more than a dozen musicians taking the stage at the famed Bait Shack on West End 30A in Dune Allen Beach. The Swamp Writer Music Festival is free and open to the public. The Swamp Writer Music Festival is part of a year round commitment of supporting local musicians and rallying a community of music lovers.
Walton County Coastal Library “Winter Community Programs” Wednesdays, Jan 10 –March 06, 2024 at 10:00 am. All programs are designed for our adult community and families having entertaining and educational value while learning about our community and neighbors.
The majestic grounds of Eden Gardens State Park has more than 370 camellias and many will be in bloom for the annual festival on Feb 10 from 10AM until 2PM.
Take all the worries out of your 2024 30A Songwriters Festival experience by staying at a supreme SoWal Hotel with tickets included!
South Walton is a strong and proud community, and an important part of our purpose at SoWal.com is to foster community growth. We are blessed to have so many great groups and organizations, and we enjoy supporting all of them. You can help through membership, cash contributions, volunteering, or even by sharing their achievements with others in the community and beyond.
Helloooo 2024! Let’s get started!
Live music lineup at North Beach Social:
Sundays 1-4: Wildlife Specials (1/14 Songwriters event)
Monday 9-5: 1/15 - Late Checkout Party 30A Songwriters festival - open to the public
Tuesdays 5-8: Salt Rock
Wednesdays: Paella at 6:30
Thursdays 5-8: Donnie Sundal
Fridays 5-8: Jared Herzog (1/5 - Gilleran's Island Band) (1-12 - Songwriters event)
The Sandestin Gumbo Festival takes place in The Village of Baytowne Wharf on Feb 23rd & 24th. The event is a beloved local winter tradition in South Walton, Florida. Featuring gumbo tasting throughout The Village as well as a bloody mary competition and live music. This year’s event is promising to serve up fun for everyone.
Visit SandestinGumboFestival.com for tickets and details, including a daily schedule of events and entertainment. Event will happen rain or shine.
The Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC) is pleased to announce the official Ribbon Cutting and Reception of its new stand alone 4,750 sq. ft. facility located at 1321 N. County Hwy 395 in Santa Rosa Beach.
The press and public are invited to attend the event beginning at 4:00 p.m. with a ribbon cutting promptly at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Following the ribbon cutting there will be a reception with live music and tours of the building.
Rinse off the old and welcome the new! South Walton Fire District will hold its 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day at Ed Walline Public Beach Access.
In-person sign-up starts at 11 a.m. at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar on January 1, 2024, which will be followed by a costume contest at 12 p.m., and the Plunge itself at 1 p.m.
