Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is a wonderful place to explore any day of the year, but the special events at the park are special indeed. Here's the inside info so you can make plans to attend some of the weekly music events and park ranger programs coming up in Feb. at our Florida State Park located on the west end of Scenic 30A in South Walton.
Plan your winter escape now and join Beach Rentals of South Walton for the long Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend to attend one of the most unique events along Scenic 30A, January 16-18, 2015. The 30A Songwriters Festival is known throughout the music community as a destination where writers who perform their own music, and performers who write their own songs, come together for a weekend of soulful melodies, powerful vocals and compelling lyrics.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is hosting a Sunset Hike on Jan. 1 at 4 p.m. for nature lovers who want to start off the New Year in the great outdoors. At 4 p.m., participants will hike down to the beach access in time to catch the sunset, at approximately 4:40pm, then hike back up to the parking area as the stars begin to shine.
St. Joe Club & Resorts, the exclusive membership club that offers its members unparalleled access to a multitude of Emerald Coast activities, is offering deep discounts on its Full Golf Membership packages between now and January 1, 2015. The membership club has reduced its initiation fee to $15,000, a savings of up to 70%, with monthly dues waived until March 1, 2015.
When South Walton’s newest establishment, The Bay, opened in April of this year, everyone in town was buzzing about it. This beloved location at the foot of the 331 bridge has been home to a few establishments, but found its forever tenant when Chef Jim Shirley renovated the space to open The Bay.
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County is currently hosting photographer Jackie Ward during a series of workshops on the Fundamentals of Photography at the serene and beautiful Bayou Arts Center. The photography workshop is perfect for individuals looking to hone their skills while searching for some outside-the-box inspiration.
Get ready to celebrate The Florida Public Relations Association’s Northwest Florida Coast Chapter's annual holiday fundraising event, Holiday Toast on the Coast: A Taste of 30A, Friday, Dec. 12 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Celebration Hall in Santa Rosa Beach. Proceeds will benefit the local NWFL Coast chapter of FPRA and Food For Thought Outreach, Inc.
There's no prettier setting to let your artist soul soar than the Bayou Arts Center on Hogtown Bayou! The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) offers a dynamic collection of workshops throughout the year called “CAA’s Workshop Wave.” Most half-day classes are $30 for CAA members and $35 for non-members. Most full day classes are $60 for members and $70 for non-members. All classes are open to the public to reserve.
Grayton Beer Company in Santa Rosa Beach has completed their new taproom! Open to the public since Nov. 21, the taproom boasts a 40-ft. bar made of recycled wood pallets and 25 taps where customers can enjoy all of Grayton’s unique brews, including specialty small-batch beers. The bar will also feature guest taps for other craft beers as well as collaboration beers between Grayton Beer Company and other local craft breweries.
Jim Shirley is one of the busiest restaurateurs in SoWal with the recent opening of 331 South, a full-service event venue located on the Choctawhatchee Bay across the street from his newest restaurant - The Bay. Chef Jim also owns and operates Great Southern Café and The Meltdown on 30A, both in Seaside.
