Events

Once upon a time way back during the last century, destiny led Oliver Petit to the site of the Red Bar in the year 1990.

A cook by trade, Oli took a job at the building when it was the Bay Café, not knowing that it would become the place where legends never die. He traveled all the way from the faraway town of Fort Walton Beach - back when there were few signs of life between Destin and Grayton.

“When I got here I almost turned around,” Oli exclaimed.

Join outdoor SoWal lovers at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for Love Tracks, a 5K Fun Run/Walk on February 17, 2018 from 7 to 11 a.m. 

We know you love the beach. And who doesn't love music?! Beach & music lovers converge every January in SoWal for the annual 30A Songwriters Festival.

The 9th annual 30A Songwriters Festival brings more great music for SoWal beach lovers from January 12-15, 2018 - with performances by 175 artists on more than 20 stages! 

In conjunction with South Walton Fire District (SWFD), Gulf Place will host the 5th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at 1 p.m. on January 1, 2018, at Ed Walline Beach Access, located across the street from Gulf Place located on the corner of Highway 393 and Scenic 30A.

Beach, Beer, Repeat - that is the slogan you see everywhere at Idyll Hounds Brewing Company. And trust me, once you've tasted their brewed goodness, you'll be all in for the Repeat part!

In the taproom alongside the shiny silver fermentation tanks, you'll be greeted with a full glass and a friendly smile. The beer options are unique and incredible, and you can't help but wonder … how do they do it? 

A time-honored wonderful holiday tradition in South Walton! 

Join the Seaside Institute for the next Let's Talk 30A Sustainability meeting: The Washed Ashore Project on Monday, Dec. 11 from 4 til 6pm. Let's Talks: Sustainability series takes place throughout the year in the Assembly Hall located on the Seaside Institute Academic Village campus.

The Bay Restaurant Welcomes the South Walton Community to Meet Santa Claus!

Grayton Beer Company will host the 2nd Annual GRAYT Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 2 from noon to 6PM with lots of local shopping, food, drink and Santa Claus too!