Stinky’s Bait Shack is hosting the 13th Annual Swamp Writers Festival January 11-15, 2023. Featuring local favorites like the legendary Duke Bardwell, the micro-festival extends over five days with performances by more than a dozen musicians taking the stage at the famed Bait Shack on 30A. The Swamp Writers Festival is free and open to the public.
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) invites the community to help celebrate 30 years of fostering creativity with a new signature event, the Pearl Party, featuring Blues/Soul Artist Eddie 9V in Alys Beach on Friday, November 18th. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.CulturalArtsAlliance.com.
The Florida Chautauqua Theater in Defuniak Springs is the historic setting for the most recent edition of the Tim Jackson’s Storytellers Tour.
The popular live music series is a monthly opportunity that brings storytellers/songwriters to the historic downtown to perform their original music.
Main Street DeFuniak Springs hosts the town's annual holiday festivities, Merry Main Street, beginning Saturday, November 26, and continuing through December 17, with events every Friday and Saturday prior to Christmas.
Free to attend, Merry Main Street offers live music and performances, the weekly outdoor Mistletoe Market, festive Food Truck Friday, rides on the Choctaw Express Train, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, kids character appearances, and more family fun – all taking place in historic downtown DeFuniak Springs.
As temperatures continue to cool down, AJ's Grayton Beach remains a hot spot for locals and lucky visitors!
Located in the laid-back town of Grayton Beach, the family-friendly eatery has a large dining area, three bars and two performance stages. The outdoor patio under the SoWal stars is a cool place to hang, at your own table or at the fire pit.
Southern Sound Music Alliance is proud to present this
year’s Summer Haze Winter Fest on November 19 & 20, 2022!
The event features some of SoWal’s favorite local & regional musicians at Distillery 98 & Idyll Hounds with
a portion of proceeds benefiting the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.
As always, Southern Sound Music Alliance strives to highlight all the talent this area has
to offer. Winter Fest kicks off on Saturday, November 19, at 12:00 PM at Distillery 98
and 12:30 at Idyll Hounds.
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) presents the annual Festival of the Arts October 29 & 30, 2022, an entire weekend of art, music, food and fun for everyone. The area's premiere fine arts festival takes place at the MKAF Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida. Free for all attendees. More info at: Arts Festival.
Saturday, Oct 29 | 9am - 5pm
Sunday, Oct 30 | 10am - 4pm
Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse invites you enjoy an evening of music in the Backyard of Love on Saturday, October 1 from 7 - 9 PM. Groove to live music featuring the Forrest Williams Band. Showcasing his outstanding original music and acoustic guitar skills in the intimate garden of oaks, this is a must-see exclusive show.
Celebrate German beer, food and fall at North Beach Social's Oktoberfest on Sunday, Sept. 18th.
This all-day party is sure to be fun for the entire family. Festivities include food specials, fall beers, and a costume contest.
Cosmic Vibrations Music Festival will be visiting nearby Niceville on Saturday, October 29th, bringing an other-worldly musical experience like no other to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on the campus of Northwest Florida State College.
