At the foot of the 331 bridge on the Choctawhatchee Bay, Chef Jim Shirley has built an emporium of fun, food, and entertainment on the shore!
All in one spot in SoWal you'll find something for everyone at North Beach Social, The Bay, and Farm & Fire.
Down Island has recently introduced Fall Fridays with late night live music from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (no cover) every Friday night this fall.
Late night goers will enjoy food from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. including seasoned goldfish, andouille corn dogs, smoked fish dip, fried pickles and of course, Janca Juice (a signature drink created in memory of Chef Brannon Janca)! The restaurant closes at 2:00 a.m.
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) has created a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast to expand its Youth Arts Education program for club members and produce a high-quality mural that will serve as a source of inspiration and education to club visitors and participants.
Idyll Hounds Brewing Company’s signature event, Houndfest9 presented by Rosemary Beach Realty & Cottage Rental Company, will take place Friday-Saturday, September 29-30 with proceeds benefiting Westonwood Ranch.
To kick off the event weekend, Idyll Hounds Brewing Company has added a new VIP dining experience, presented by The Henry Haus, in partnership with Idyll Hound Proper, on Friday, September 29 from 6-9 p.m.
Did someone say crawfish? Let the good times boil as Local Catch Bar & Grill invites locals and visitors alike to a Crawfish Boil on Saturday, May 6th from 4-7PM. Live music with the Forrest Williams Band is from 6-9PM during the Full Moon Party - keep an eye out for future FMPs.
South Walton's own Forrest Williams Band is an award-winning favorite on stage among locals and visitors to the area. Forrest and Pherrel Williams, along with drummer Josh Fox, perform a variety of music from southern rock to country and blues.
April 9, 2023 by SoWal Staff
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park offers a wide variety of natural resources including 3.2 miles of secluded, white sand beaches with majestic dunes over 25 feet tall. Three rare coastal dune lakes provide excellent freshwater fishing. Although boats are not allowed, fishing from the shoreline yields bass, bream, panfish, and catfish.
See more details at http://SoWal.com/place/topsail-hill-preserve-state-park
Join fellow SoWal earth-lovers for an Earth Day Town Hall on Saturday April 22nd from 12 - 3PM in Padgett Park off JD Miller Road in Santa Rosa Beach.
Hear presentations, enjoy demos and displays from the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Coalition, and get tours of Walton County's only Community Garden with Satsuma planting by Trees on the Coast. The event is free to attend and family-friendly.
Summer Haze Spring Fling at North Beach Social on March 19 from 11AM to 9PM will feature live music by Mississippi Shakedown and Siren & the Mudpuppies, along with local favorites Certainly So, Chris Alvarado Trio, Boukou Groove, and Swamp Funk masters The Iceman Special!
North Beach Social, on the bay at the 331 bridge, will host an all-day fundraiser for beloved locals Dawn and Mike Whitty February 25, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be live music all day by local musicians who have generously offered to perform in support. Guests will also enjoy great food and drink specials. A portion of the sales will go to support Dawn and Mike. Dawn's story, in her own words, is below.
Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for the Inaugural Mardi Paw Parade on Saturday, February 18th from 10:30AM - 12:30PM. Dress up your pet & participate! Regular park admission Fee + $5.00 suggested registration fee.
NEW! Annual Mardi Paw Parade
10:30AM || Registration begins (Dayuse Area)
11:15AM || Parade begins (Route: ¾ mile)
12:30PM || Interpretive Program (Ampitheater)
