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Representatives for the Walton County Board of County Commissioners and Walton County Tourism participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Visitor & Nature Center at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on December 20th.

The $4.2 million project will provide education, host events and connect visitors to the park's natural wonders. Walton County provided $285,000 in Tourist Development Tax funds to support the project, which is expected to be completed in late 2025.

Secure your spot for our Cocktails & Clay experience on Wednesday, January 22 from 5 - 7 p.m. with artist Brittany Godbee at The Bay Restaurant to hand build pinch bowls. 

This event is open to all levels of learners ages 21 and older. Cost is $75 which includes supplies, 2 cocktails and light bites.

Make a splash on New Year's Day! The South Walton Fire District in conjunction with Shunk Gulley will host the annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day at Ed Walline Beach Access.

Participants are encouraged to register online and sign the safety waiver before the day of the event. In order to register online, visit the SWFD Polar Bear Plunge on Eventbrite: REGISTER HERE

Join us for holiday fun! Secure your spot for our KIDZ Holiday Paint class on Sunday, December 15 from 1 - 2 p.m. at the CAA’s Bayou Arts Center!

Visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com/upcoming-events to reserve your seat.

Designed for kids ages 7 and up, this fun and festive painting session will guide young artists through creating an adorable penguin masterpiece, perfect for the holiday season.

 Idyll Hounds Brewing Company’s signature event, Houndfest X, will take place Thursday - Saturday, September 26 - 28 with proceeds benefiting Alaqua Animal Refuge.

Join 30A Cats at The Big Chill 30A on Wednesday, October 30th at 5pm for a film and fundraiser!

The event features a silent auction, a raffle for some great items, and screening of the documentary Cat Daddies, a heartwarming and tender portrait of a diverse group of men whose lives have been forever changed by their love of cats. Costume optional! Are you feral or fancy!?

North Beach Social to host Dog Days Down, an all-day celebration held August 31 to wrap the dog days of summer with a bang! Live music from 11am - 9pm featuring: The Kennedys, The Wavy Winstons, Sunshine Wranglers, and Dion Jones & The Neon Tears.

Enjoy epic hot dog specials all day long!

North Beach Social is a beach restaurant and bar located at the foot of the 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach on the Choctawhatchee Bay. Learn more:
North Beach Social

Farm & Fire, a favorite South Walton waterfront restaurant on the bay, offers a diverse menu and dining experience that is sure to please with incredible views and memorable sunsets.

The Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center recently released seven rehabilitated sea turtles back into the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico after having spent time at the CARE Center.

The turtles were returned home to the Gulf at Topsail Hill State Preserve State Park, where several hundred locals and tourists gathered and cheered. Even a group of dolphins joined in the celebration, swimming alongside the turtles as they made their way back into the Gulf.

Get ready to pinch, peel, and party at the 13th annual crawfish boil from 4 - 7 PM - live music from The Wildlife Specials, and celebrate the beginning of Local Catch's 13th year in business! Don't miss out on the fun, mark your calendars now!

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