Events

Celebrating its second year, the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) "Top of the Class" exhibition will be on display at Northwest Florida State College-South Walton Campus, from October 19 – December 7.  The art exhibition features 30 new, original works by local artists. 

To launch the exhibit and announce the cash awards, the CAA is hosting an opening reception on October19, 2012 from 5 - 7 pm at the South Walton Campus of Northwest Florida State College.
 

On Thursday, September 27, 2012, Proffitt PR held its 4th Girls’ Night Out (GNO) event aboard the Solaris yacht in the Baytowne Marina. Over 150 women came out to share the evening with friends and raise funds to benefit local breast cancer healthcare. 

As part of the 11th Annual Back to Nature Festival, The Hidden Lantern Gallery in Rosemary Beach is hosting the Scenes of South Walton Art Show. They have 12 very talented, local artists giving their interpretation of Florida's beauty. It will feature art inspired by our magnificent coastal landscape.
 

Shelter House Domestic Violence Center and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort are teaming up for the 2nd Annual Luminaria Run at 5 pm on Saturday, December 8. The course will be lined with more than 2,000 luminarias, lighting the path for the walkers/runners and representing how Shelter House and its community partners light the way to a safer place for victims of domestic violence in Okaloosa and Walton counties.     

Ghosts, spooks, pirates and witches will be hanging out at Camp Helen State Park, Saturday, October 13th. Everyone is invited to join them for an adventuresome evening of continuous storytelling and historic re-enactment from 5:00pm – 8:30pm.
 

The seventh annual Ghost Walk and History Tour, hosted by the Friends of Camp Helen, is suitable for children. New stories, pre tour entertainment and activities are being planned for this year’s event. Costumes are encouraged and flashlights are recommended. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.
 

We're always encouraging visitors and locals to get outside more! That's just what the Explore The Outdoors Festival on Oct. 6, 2012 aims to do. The event will be 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the beautiful Live Oak Landing RV Resort at 229 Pitts Avenue in Freeport.

The fun-filled day is geared towards introducing children to the wonders of exploring the outdoors. It's free, and open to the public. Hands on activities will include fishing, boating, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, wildlife encounters, interactive educational exhibits and much more.

The Seaside Repertory Theatre and Sunburst Beach Vacations are sponsoring a Membership Party on October 9, 2012 from 5:30-8:30 PM. Members will be treated to music by Forrest Williams and drinks, along with hors d' oeuvres by Pascalli Foods Catering.

The Merchants of Seaside host the popular, semi-annual Community Yard Sale in the Seaside Amphitheater on Scenic Highway 30A. The event features nearly 100 vendors from across the country with a variety of unique offerings. Entertainment will be provided by 30A Radio, your community radio station. All guest parking will be at the WaterColor Crossings Shopping Center on 395 and the free shuttle service will drop off in the heart of Seaside.

Check it out on Saturday October 6, 2012 from 8:00AM-2:00PM  in the Seaside Amphitheater.

Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the 5th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest, on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 2-6PM!  

Sample over 200 domestic and international craft beers, enjoy live music, talk with Brewery reps and learn about different types of lagers and ales. We will announce a winner on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Valued at $50.00 - everything's better with BEER!

Click here to enter!