The judging is complete and the official results are in for our 2013 "You're So SoWal if..." contest! We laughed and we cried, and we appreciate the flood of entries from SoWal beach lovers near and far!
This is the third year we've had our contest and every year we've been dazzled by the creative, funny, and heartwarming entries. Thanks to everyone for sharing what SoWal means to you, especially our loyal SoWal Forum members.
June 26, 2013 by SoWal Staff
The beach means summer and the best of summer in SoWal is during 4th of July week. There is so much fun and fireworks everywhere you turn, in every beach town. All along South Walton Beaches is an all-American celebration every year during the first week of July. Parades, flags, watermelon and music blend perfectly with beautiful beaches and happy families.
Be sure to check the SoWal Events Calendar, the SoWal Live Music Calendar, and the SoWal Forum for all the happenings.
May 3, 2013 by admin
The 27th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival was held April 18 - 21, 2013. The Sandestin Wine Festival at Baytowne Wharf brings an opportunity for discovery. Four days of unique events open up a wide range of experiences from attending wine dinners with celebrity chefs, participating in preview events throughout the year, and taking part in wine tastings that showcases hundreds of wines.
May 2, 2013 by admin
The Grayton Beach Kids Fishing Tournament is so much fun - for kids and parents. It's a joy to see the kids so excited. There's nothing like seeing a kid hook their first fish. The South Walton Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association held the 7th annual edition April 13, 2013.
Look for next year's tourney - It's just $5 to enter and the first 100 kids receive a rod and reel combo, bait and tackle, and beach rod holder.
March 24, 2013 by admin
Next year's race will be on March 2, 2014, and we hope to see you there! Your support of the Seaside School is so important and greatly appreciated by faculty, students and families. For more information about the school, please visit www.seasideschool.net. Again – many thanks for making the 11th Annual Seaside Half Marathon and 5K Race a huge success for our school!
February 11, 2013 by SoWal Staff
This year's Seaside Community Yard Sale on Feb. 9, 2013 was the biggest yet. The event happens every Spring and Fall - you never know what you might find.
December 26, 2012 by admin
Dogs and owners gathered on December 9 from 1-4pm for the 2nd Annual Rosemary Beach Unleashed Community Festival presented by Rosemary Beach Foundation and sponsored by SoWal.com.
December 26, 2012 by admin
Each year, Santa arrives in Seaside on the firetruck leading the South Walton Holiday parade. He makes a grand entrance and then "turns on the town" - flipping the switch to light up the town's Christmas decorations. This year, the Coleman Pavilion was lit with 4,500 white lights.
December 16, 2012 by Kurt Lischka
Now In its sixth year, Cottages for Kids, presented by SoWal.com and benefiting Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN), debuted five designer Cottages in Rosemary Beach for the month of November. The cottages will be open for tours on weekends plus Thanksgiving Day through November 24 in East Long Green on Scenic 30A. It's right in the center of town and you can't miss it. Visit Cottages for Kids website for online raffle and auction.
November 14, 2012 by SoWal Staff
This year's excellent events, sponsored by SoWal.com, sold out early: Al Fresco Reserve Tasting at Ruskin Place, Seeing Red Wine Festival at Seaside, Taste of the Beach After Dark at Finz in Sandestin, and the Taste of The Beach & Charity Auction at the Sandestin Hilton. A collaboration between the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), Taste of The Beach.
