Events

Thanks to all who entered! See 2014 winners and entries at www.sowal.com/story/youre-so-sowal-if-presenting-our-2014-winners

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Wait until you see all the joy on the kids' faces. The annual Cottages for Kids event is so fun and rewarding. Builders and architects are needed to chip in and help build childrens' smiles. Not only in the regular smiley sense but also helping make kids' smiles better through free dental and medical care.

Designer Mychael Knight will present his Fall/Winter 2014 Collection at South Walton Fashion Week. The second annual, multi-day event along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast will be held OCT 6-12 in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin's Town Center. 
 
South Walton Fashion Week is produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County in conjunction with Monark Events and presented by Visit South Walton.
 

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a premier vacation destination for people from around the world. The ultimate family vacation resort spans 2,400 acres from beach to bay and has fine amenities and activities for the whole family.

South Walton is known for having the best things in life. Luxurious vacation homes, opulent shopping, stunning natural resources, and some of the best restaurants you'll find anywhere. But don't be fooled. We have some of the same issues as anywhere else in America. We're fortunate that we also have people here in paradise who keep a foot in the real world.

Taste of the Beach, Northwest Florida’s premier culinary and wine celebration, is uncorking its 2014 lineup of five unique events with Vine to Wine-A Wine Preview on August 22 from 6-8 p.m. at Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort.

Vine to Wine will offer tastings of more than 200 wines that will be featured during the Taste of the Beach, October 31-November 2. Guests will also enjoy gourmet food pairings and receive a limited edition Reidel wine glass. Tickets for the event are $55 per person in advance.

The Repertory Theatre at Seaside has some tail-wagging delights to benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge. On Thursday, July 31, a performance of Seaside Shorts - a ‘bite-sized’ collection of short plays - will help raise money for the Freeport-based animal shelter, the area's only “no-kill” sanctuary – and currently home to more than 250 animals.

Lace up your running shoes! The 3rd Annual Alys Beach 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run will take off AUG 31. The race course winds through the resort town located along Hwy 30A and features an oversized obstacle course for kids of all ages. The race ends at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre where participants will enjoy an awards presentation, music, food, and beverages.

The price to participate in the certified 5K is $35 and the 1 Mile Fun Run for children 12 and under is $15. The Alys Beach 5K is limited to 400 participants and the 1 Mile Fun Run is limited to 150 participants.

South Walton Fashion Week calls for Emerging Designers to apply today. This large scale, multi-day event along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast celebrates high fashion by featuring dynamic events with proceeds benefiting The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County’s (CAA) Arts Education Program. South Walton Fashion Week in its second year is produced by the CAA and presented by Visit South Walton.

McCaskill & Company invites you to meet award-winning fine jewelry designer Pamela Froman, in-store July 25th & 26th!

Pamela will bring her entire collection of one-of-a-kind and limited edition styles to McCaskill & Company, including her newest pieces featuring fabulous Paraiba Tourmaline paired with Australian Opals reminiscent of the glorious blue-green waters of the Emerald Coast. You’ll definitely want to see these in person!