Events

The Emerald Coast will score an exciting, new sporting opportunity this fall as Whole Life Fitness, a locally based organization that promotes overall wellness for children and adults through recreational activities and education, launches the area’s first kickball club. The adult co-ed club’s season will begin Tuesday, Sept. 16, with following games held each Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the number of registered participants, on the regulation-size field at WindGarden Park at WaterSound Origins.
 

Do something great for kids! You can donate needed items by dropping them at The Meltdown on 30A in Seaside on September 13 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Meltdown on 30A will be giving away a voucher for one free grilled sandwich per drop off.

Coming off the success of last year's inaugural event with an auction of Justin Gaffrey paintings, Food For Thought Outreach will have the Second Annual Art of Giving on SEPT 18 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Churchill Oaks Clubhouse, presented by Southern Fashion House and Summer House Lifestyle. But there's a twist for this year's fundraiser. Instead of one artist, the event will feature the works of three acclaimed local artists.

Emerald Bay Golf Club has officially completed their extensive course renovation and is now accepting tee times from the public. The local community is invited to celebrate the completion of this project at the Grand Opening on September 18, 2014, from 5:30-8pm.
 

Come out and join beach-loving locals and the Walton County Tourist Development Council for the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup 2014 on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. We can all help keep South Walton's beaches clean and pristine!

Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s annual fundraising weekend returns to New Orleans on November 7 and 8, 2014.  Premier chefs from across the nation and New Orleans will descend upon downtown for a two-day culinary celebration, featuring the Louisiana-inspired outdoor festival Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s Boudin, Bourbon & Beer and wine auction and black tie gala dinner Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s Carnivale du Vin.

Make plans to attend Florida Scallop & Music Festival Sep. 12-13, 2014 along beautiful St. Joseph Bay in Port St. Joe, Florida. It's a short day trip from South Walton along the coast to Port St. Joe on The Forgotten Coast. The annual Scallop Festival draws big crowds eager to celebrate this Gulf County delicacy. Sample scallops cooked in many tasty ways, enjoy a variety of great southern foods, a lot of live music, arts and crafts, a car show, and a kid’s zone all overlooking beautiful St. Joseph Bay.

The Village of Baytowne Wharf is hosting Baytowne Art Walk August 29-31 from 5-10pm in the Events Plaza. Stroll the streets of Baytowne Wharf as you enjoy live music from local musicians and browse a variety of works by local and regional artists. 
 
This year's Baytowne Art Walk is set to be the biggest one yet with fifty artist booths featuring fine art, folk art, jewelry, coastal themed art, handmade signs, picture frames, and more.       

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Newman-Dailey Resort Properties in partnership with Silver Sands Premium Outlets is introducing the Celebration Vacation package, celebrating the many moms, daughters, sisters, aunts, spouses and friends who have been impacted by breast cancer.

South Walton Fashion Week (SWFW) calls for male and female models to apply for runway shows and the SWFW Model Competition to be held October 9-11. Models are required to submit an online application at swfw.org by Monday, September 1, 2014 to secure an audition time at one of the casting calls scheduled for Thursday, September 11 - 5-8pm.