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.
The Endless Summer Songwriters Series brings a group of Nashville's top songwriters to The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Oct. 2-3. Singer songwriters will perform at restaurants and venues throughout the Village for two great nights of music.
The fall season brings incredible events to the outdoors in South Walton, Florida. This October you'll be treated to an operatic night to remember in Seaside, Fla. featuring world renowned operatic vocalist Denyce Graves. The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra (PSO) joins Graves on stage in the Seaside Amphitheater for a fall night to remember. The one night only performance will be held Saturday, October 10 at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Lace up your shoes and run for the arts in Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s fifth annual Bravo! Beat 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 a.m., starting and ending at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
From seasoned Bluegrass veteran bands to contemporary twists on Bluegrass sound to sensational rising stars, the inaugural Bluegrass at the Beach produced by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) will be a sizzling, family-friendly musical showcase that appeals to all ages.
Stinky's Fish Camp is hosting the annual Locals Party coming up Friday, September 11 starting at 5:00 p.m. and lasting til midnight. Come out and pass a good time with good food and drink, live music, a great time with friends and family celebrating the end of Summer 2015.
Local musicians will bring their music and hearts together on stage at Williams Backyard Boogie on Friday, August 28 in memory of local musician Marcus Buckner. The memorial benefit jam will also feature a silent auction to include a painting "30A Angel Band" by local musician and folk artist Franko "Washboard" Jackson depicting local musicians who have passed away over the years and recently, including Marcus.
Winos, beerocrats and foodies unite! UNwineD: Vines to Steins, a fine wine, craft beer, and gourmet coastal fare experience kicks off Oct. 16-17 at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach. Stroll through the park with fellow wine and beer connoisseurs and savor the flavors of fine craft beer, award-winning wine, and cuisine prepared by locally celebrated chefs.
Blue Highway, the chart-topping, award-winning, powerhouse five-member ensemble band, will headline Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s (MKAF) newest cultural event — Bluegrass at the Beach — a daylong family-friendly music showcase held Saturday, Sept. 12 at the MKAF Cultural Arts Village in Destin.
Easy On 30A benefit concert is back for its fourth year to raise money for great causes. The free, family-friendly concert will take place on Friday, July 3 from 5:45 - 10:00 p.m. at WaterColor's Marina Park. Performers include Forrest Williams Band, The Rips, and Geoff McBride. Fabulous raffle and silent auction items donated by local businesses will benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge, the Lighthouse Family Retreat, and the Muscogee Nation of Florida.
