Festivals

As expected, tickets have completely sold out for Seeing Red Wine Festival's Grand Tasting commemorating its 25th Anniversary. But never fear, tix are still available for the Sunday Fall Walkabout & Charity Wine Auction held at Hilton Sandestin on Nov. 8 from 2-5 p.m.

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) continues its 20th anniversary with the 20th annual Festival of the Arts Oct. 24-25, 2015 at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Fla. One of the Southeast’s premier festivals, the two-day signature features exhibits of more than 100 artists from 12 states (and one from Europe) showcasing a diverse palette of artistic styles and mediums.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and the Sandestin Wine Festival are kicking off the holiday season with a special sparkling event. The Village of Baytowne Wharf will be lit with holiday décor and cheer for the 3rd Annual Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights event on Saturday, Nov.

Mountainfilm lends soul to SoWal. It's one of the events we never miss, and are glad to sponsor every year. The Telluride MountainFilm on Tour returns to WaterColor’s Marina Park Amphitheater on Nov. 6 & 7. Celebrating its 15th year, the outdoor film festival has adventure, life lessons and environmental messages as the central themes for an International quest to encourage change and education through striking imagery and stories of perseverance.

Beer lovers will converge for suds at the eighth annual Baytowne Beer Festival on Oct. 16-17. With the boom of interest in craft brewing, the Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort grows each year and is a ton of fun.
 
In addition to great entertainment, there will be opportunities to discover and sample specialty beers from around the country. The charming Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin will be the perfect backdrop for fun-in-the-sun during the traditionally beautiful month of October.
 

Back for the second year at Pier Park in Panama City Beach is the Chili Vibrations World Music Festival, sponsored by SoWal.com. From the very first note played last year, it became one of our favorite area events, featuring live reggae (and world music), art, apparel, and a wide variety of food. The chili cookoff features an outstanding competition among teams from local restaurants and assorted citizen teams.

South Walton Fashion Week celebrates high fashion with an impressive schedule for its 2015 festivities including the launch party, runway shows, special designer shows, trunk show events and pop-up shops all beginning Wednesday, October 7 through Saturday, October 10. 

The popular Bloody Mary cocktail poured by the team at Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant won two awards at the first annual Bloody Mary Festival held at The Market Shops in Miramar Beach on Sep. 19.

The first annual Bloody Mary Festival is coming to South Walton in September! Go ahead and plan for a savory Saturday afternoon celebrating the art of the Bloody Mary at The Market Shops in Sandestin. We can't wait to discover magnificent hangover cocktails along with good eats and live music throughout the courtyards of the newly renovated Shops.