Art Month is an initiative of the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) with the purpose to bring communities, organizations and businesses together to present quality arts and entertainment to the community. Spanning the month of May, Art Month will feature visual, performing, and literary arts programming in diverse formats and in various venues throughout Walton county.
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival is celebrating its 36th year!
The beloved event is Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and presented by Grand Boulevard Town Center, ArtsQuest provides an opportunity to view and purchase original art from over 100 artists from around the country.
South Walton has something great going on every month of the year, and every weekend. While there are tons of great 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.
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) will host La Vie En Rouge, an inaugural signature event, on Thursday, March 28 from 6-9 p.m.
The non-profit theater company, located at 560 Grand Boulevard, Suite 200 in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, will be transformed into a 19th-century Parisian cabaret, courtesy of décor sponsor, Clay 30A. The event will feature live performances, dazzling costumes, and a vibrant atmosphere inspired by the hit musical, Moulin Rouge.
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) will be offering many summer camp options for children this summer. Dance, sing, act, or be behind the scenes in one (or more) of these fantastic summer camps. Many of the camps are being held at ECTC in Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, but there are a few options in Seaside, Panama City and Defuniak Springs. Payment plans are always available.
The SoWal town of Alys Beach has a diverse collection of outdoor art and sculpture, placed as an open invitation for a unique experience of beauty and culture.
Grab the camera and the kids and seek out each installation along the trails and pedestrian paths leading to parks, fountains, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Crescendo!: A Cultural & Culinary Extravaganza benefits Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement initiatives. Taking place March 1 & March 3, 2024, this energy-infused experience will showcase world-class vintners, expert spirit purveyors, amazing auction items, and a special appearance by fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi who will perform his entertaining New York-style cabaret show. This year’s theme is Crescendo!: the New Noir.
The British are coming! Sinfonia Gulf Coast “redefines the symphony experience” once again with Music of the Knights. This entertaining celebration of UK music legends is set for Saturday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach.
The SeaLight Festival makes its debut at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, FL from February 1 to April 6, 2024, Thursday thru Sunday from 5pm - 10pm.
The 30A Songwriters Festival returned to South Walton January 12-15, 2024, celebrating 15 years with a wide variety of talented artists on the schedule.
Another great festival in SoWal - see photos of 30A Songwriters Festival 2024 >
