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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. Continue reading... What do you think?
Main Street DeFuniak Springs will host its 2nd Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Historic Downtown DeFuniak Springs. The event, held outdoors on Baldwin Avenue between S. 7th and S. 8th St., will feature craft and domestic beer, food, music, axe throwing, and activities for kids and families. Continue reading... What do you think?
The Walton County Tourism Department, along with the Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles, will once again host an International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) day on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9AM – 11AM. Both residents and visitors are encouraged to participate. Volunteer Beach Ambassador teams will be hosting teams at five South Walton Regional Beach Accesses listed below. See access locaitons and map at www.SoWal.com/beach-accesses. Continue reading... What do you think?
The Seaside Repertory Theatre invites you to the Fall Play Series throughout September. All shows begin at 7:30PM. Tickets: $40 and $32 for REP Members: LoveTheREP.com. Continue reading... What do you think?
Join us in a community effort to clean up Lake Powell at Camp Helen State Park. Sign-in will begin promptly at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 17th at the Lake Powell Park [boat ramp behind Publix] or at Camp Helen State Park. FREE t-shirts will be given to the first 50 volunteers to register. Participate in a 'Chance Drawing' to win some very nice prizes! Continue reading... What do you think?
In its second season, Tim Jackson's Storytellers Tour is every Wednesday and Thursday night at Stinky's Bait Shack in Dune Allen on the west end of Scenic 30A in SoWal. Continue reading... What do you think?
Think you have what it takes to entertain on the big stage? Join in the fun at AJ's Grayton Beach on Thursday nights at 9PM as locals, tourists, and staff battle it out on Karaoke Night. AJ's is known for great food and good times. With live music and an eclectic atmosphere, this hot spot in Grayton is a beloved spot for families, music lovers, locals and visitors. Continue reading... What do you think?
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center in Freeport will host Fallapalooza on Saturday, Sep. 24 from 9 AM - 2 PM. The nature-based festival is open to the public and everyone is invited to experience the Biophilia Center with festival games, animal encounters, and more! Grab a treat from Sweet Millie's or some lunch from Copper Grille and enjoy it on the terrace while you watch the foxes play. Continue reading... What do you think?
Hunting for a fantastic breakfast? Then make Stinky’s Bait Shack your destination. Stinky’s Bait Shack is located on Scenic 30A in Dune Allen, next door to Stinky's Fish Camp restaurant. Stinky's Bait Shack is the only place you can grab everything you could possibly need for a day on the water while not forgetting the real essentials - breakfast, coffee, and a Bloody Mary to really get you going! Continue reading... What do you think?
The Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a special event titled, “An Enchanted Evening: Celebrating a Decade of Dreams,” presented by Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, on Friday, September 16 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Continue reading... What do you think?
With the opening of the new 2022-2023 school year, The Seaside School, Inc. continues to earn top academic rankings by claiming the #1 ranked combination charter school in the State of Florida for the 2021-2022 school year based on the Florida Department of Education School Grade Program, and ranks as one of the top public schools in the State of Florida. Continue reading... What do you think?
Celebrate Jamaican Independence Day at Red Fish Taco all day on Saturday, August 6th. Enjoy live music, drink specials and Chef Stacey's Jamaican Jerk chicken! Jamaican Independence Day 1 - 4PM | LIVE MUSIC with Smooth Vybez 6 - 9 PM | LIVE MUSIC with Mark Mackay Continue reading... What do you think?
Southern Sound Music Alliance presents the Summer Haze Music Festival! This full day event will feature some of SoWal’s favorite musicians at North Beach Social with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Alaqua Animal Refuge. Continue reading... What do you think?
The 10th Annual Paddle at the Park is a standup paddle board race event, on the beautiful white sandy beaches of Henderson Beach State Park on Aug. 20, 2022. The event offers races for all age and skill levels, with its Kids’ Fun Paddle, 1-Mile Beginner Ride, 3-Mile Recreational Race, and 6-Mile Elite Race. Sponsored by HCA Florida Destin Emergency. Continue reading... What do you think?
This Labor Day Weekend head over to the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort for Perfect Hues: Baytowne Art & Food Fest. Continue reading... What do you think?
Fishing is more than just a past time in South Walton – it’s a way of life! Continue reading... What do you think?
When you sit down at Chanticleer Eatery, you simply know something special is coming. But like its namesake, this is no fairy tale folks, this is the real deal! If you’re craving that special gourmet-twist on home-cooked staples, look no further than Chanticleer Eatery in world-famous Grayton Beach! Tucked in the tall pines just a stone’s throw north of Scenic 30A on Clayton Lane, Chanticleer is serious about making every meal as impressive as the last. Continue reading... What do you think?
Havana Beach Bar & Grill, The Pearl Hotel’s onsite restaurant in Rosemary Beach, has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2022 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine. Continue reading... What do you think?
St. Joe Hospitality has completed a major renovation at WaterColor Inn & Resort, just in time to mark the 20th anniversary of the popular Gulf front resort. Renovations were completed ahead of the July 4th holiday, and include 7 new family suites, a new 2,800 square foot zero-entry family pool with a kids’ area, plus a new restaurant called Gather Kitchen + Bar that offers indoor and outdoor service to take advantage of the expanded pool deck area. Continue reading... What do you think?
Songwriters David Bourné, Kree Harrison and Jason Martin will headline Tim Jackson’s Songwriters Performance Series Live at Stinky's Bait Shack on Thursday, August 18th from 6:30-10pm to raise funds and awareness for the Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC), presented by McNeese Title with additional support from Ocean Reef Resorts. Continue reading... What do you think?
When you lay down your hard-earned money here in South Walton for the" vacation of a lifetime," you need to make sure you have easy beach access without any hassles. South Walton has a lot of legal issues with beach access. There are ongoing court battles regarding private beaches, public access, and customary use. Continue reading... What do you think?
Dave Rauschkolb walks into Bud & Alley’s on a humid summer morning among the background sounds of Seaside coming to life for the day. On the way into the main dining area, he passes by a group of employees readying themselves for the tasks ahead. In passing, he makes it a point to look at each one of them as he offers a prominent “good morning.” Continue reading... What do you think?
Last week, nine new sculptures and a Super Reef Anchor Point were added to the nation’s first permanent Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Grayton Beach State Park in South Walton, Fla. Continue reading... What do you think?
Tim Jackson, a five-decade veteran musician, songwriter, and performer is on tour featuring extraordinary talent each week at Warehouse 360 through August 11, 2022. The Storytellers Tour ends its first season at Stinky’s Bait Shack on July 7, with an expected sell out show featuring Charlie Mars and Austin Moody. Continue reading... What do you think?
Stinky’s Fish Camp and Stinky’s Bait Shack have supported, promoted, and featured local South Walton music legends, as well as traveling musicians, for over 15 years. Between crawfish festivals, fishing tournaments, and amazing local & regional musicals playing each week - there is always something fun happening in The Shack! Continue reading... What do you think?
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