The white walls of Alys Beach's architecture are a pristine canvas, and for a couple of nights each May, they come alive and pulse with vibrant, shifting light and color, creating unique patterns and images. Often pleasing and thought provoking, groups of friends, couples, and families stroll the streets and winding pedestrian paths of our beloved SoWal town, soaking in an experience unlike no other found anywhere else in the world.
The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County, proudly announces Gerard Frank as the Featured Artist for the 37th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival. Frank’s custom artwork—One Man Show—will be showcased on all ArtsQuest marketing materials. The festival, a beloved May tradition, will take place May 3-4, 2025, at Grand Boulevard Town Center’s North Park.
Sip, Sip, Hooray! SoWalWine’s on the way. Since 2013, the unforgettable event has blended a curated selection of offerings into an unmatched world-class experience.
Come be a part of the Southeast’s stand out wine and food festival, where you’ll find the perfect pairing of sunshine, wine, food, industry celebs, and beautiful beaches. The three-day South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival takes place at Grand Boulevard's Town Center at Sandestin on April 24-27.
South Walton has events, festivals, and performance series every month of the year. While there arealways activities and events all Summer during the busy season, the major festivals are in the off season in Spring and Fall. That's great for locals and visitors. Temperatures are cooler and rentals and restaurants are less crowded.
Presented by The Village of Baytowne Wharf and the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, it’s easy to see why the Sandestin Gumbo Festival is consistently designated the Gulf Coast’s favorite winter food event.
Now in its 36th year, this action-packed two-day event includes a kick-off party on Friday, Feb 21st and the Main Event on Saturday, Feb 22nd.
The 30A Wine Festival, underwritten by the Alys Foundation, returns to the beautiful community of Alys Beach for its 13th year: Wednesday, February 19 through Sunday, February 23, 2025.
The annual Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park is set for Saturday February 8th, 2025 from 10am-2pm.
The event, hosted by The Friends of Eden Gardens State Park, is free with paid park admission ($4 per car). Additional parking for the event will be at Bay School with tram service to the park.
The SeaLight Festival is a spectacular must-see display of electrifying handmade, traditional Chinese lanterns.
Opening January 30th and running through April 13th, at Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort, guests of all ages can experience the festival’s unique luminescent night walk, bringing culture and craftsmanship for all. Tickets are on sale now.
The 30A Songwriters Festival returns to South Walton January 16-20, 2025 - celebrating 16 years with a wide variety of talented artists on the schedule.
The SwampWriter Music Festival is Stinky's heartfelt gift to the area’s music lovers - a free, five-day celebration of local and regional talent that returns each January to Stinky’s Bait Shack on Scenic 30A in Dune Allen Beach from Jan 15-19, 2025 over Martin Luther King Weekend. Keep your eye on the SoWal Events Calendar & Stinky's Bait Shack Website & Facebook.
