12th Annual Back to Nature Festival
Oct 17 - 20, 2013
Mark your calendar and make plans to join the community in celebrating the beautiful outdoors in South Walton!
October 17-20, 2013
Back to Nature Festival takes place all around South Walton from the beach to bay, beach towns, parks, lakes, woods and trails. See the entire schedule below for art reception, opening night party, silent auction, and two days of adventure!
Thur, Oct 17
Scenes of South Walton Art Show Opening & Reception | 5-7pm
Artists Reception for Scenes of South Walton Art Show: Thursday, Oct 17 at Hidden Lantern Gallery in Rosemary Beach from 5pm - 7pm. The art show will feature art inspired by our magnificent Florida coastal landscape. A portion of the proceeds will benefit South Walton Community Council. So add to your art collection and support the local organization that gives Nature a Voice! Free.
Fri, Oct 18
Opening Night Party | 6-9pm
Start your adventure with a Friday night kick-off party at Grayt Grounds at Monet Monet in Grayton Beach! Enjoy live music, delicious food and friends in the gardens. BYOB and chair. $20 per person.
Sat, Oct 19
Silent Auction | 9am-1pm
Come out to the Seaside Amphitheater during the Seaside Farmers Market on Saturday to shop and bid on some of the coolest art and items in town. Proceeds benefit South Walton Community Council. Cash and checks only.
Sat, Oct 19 & Sun, Oct 20
Outdoor Adventures
Back to Nature classic adventures of hiking, biking, boating, kayaking & astronomy. See the adventure schedule below and try something new or enjoy an old favorite. See SWCC Back to Nature website full description, pricing and registration > Back to Nature outdoor adventures, description & online registration!
Tours scheduled (to date):
Sunrise Meditation
Deer Lake Beach Eco Walk
Grayton Beach State Park Interpretive Hike
Tracking the Wild Critters
Peach Creek Kayak Tour
Swamp Tromp
The Beaches Are Moving
Wildflowers and Butterflies
Choctawhatchee River Day Safari
Night Hike at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Trail Bike Cruise in State Forest
Hogtown Bayou Sunset Paddle
Build an Oyster Reef at Eden Gardens State Park
Event website:
South Walton Community Council | Back to Nature
please see event website for sponsorship opportunities for local businesses and individuals. Contact SWCC if you would like to contribute to the Silent Auction, volunteer for the event or sponsor this year's festival.
[video=youtube_share;-0zAwb5mkm8]http://youtu.be/-0zAwb5mkm8[/video]
More info coming soon!
See all SoWal events coming this Fall on SoWal Events Calendar!
Oct 17 - 20, 2013
Mark your calendar and make plans to join the community in celebrating the beautiful outdoors in South Walton!
October 17-20, 2013
Back to Nature Festival takes place all around South Walton from the beach to bay, beach towns, parks, lakes, woods and trails. See the entire schedule below for art reception, opening night party, silent auction, and two days of adventure!
Thur, Oct 17
Scenes of South Walton Art Show Opening & Reception | 5-7pm
Artists Reception for Scenes of South Walton Art Show: Thursday, Oct 17 at Hidden Lantern Gallery in Rosemary Beach from 5pm - 7pm. The art show will feature art inspired by our magnificent Florida coastal landscape. A portion of the proceeds will benefit South Walton Community Council. So add to your art collection and support the local organization that gives Nature a Voice! Free.
Fri, Oct 18
Opening Night Party | 6-9pm
Start your adventure with a Friday night kick-off party at Grayt Grounds at Monet Monet in Grayton Beach! Enjoy live music, delicious food and friends in the gardens. BYOB and chair. $20 per person.
Sat, Oct 19
Silent Auction | 9am-1pm
Come out to the Seaside Amphitheater during the Seaside Farmers Market on Saturday to shop and bid on some of the coolest art and items in town. Proceeds benefit South Walton Community Council. Cash and checks only.
Sat, Oct 19 & Sun, Oct 20
Outdoor Adventures
Back to Nature classic adventures of hiking, biking, boating, kayaking & astronomy. See the adventure schedule below and try something new or enjoy an old favorite. See SWCC Back to Nature website full description, pricing and registration > Back to Nature outdoor adventures, description & online registration!
Tours scheduled (to date):
Sunrise Meditation
Deer Lake Beach Eco Walk
Grayton Beach State Park Interpretive Hike
Tracking the Wild Critters
Peach Creek Kayak Tour
Swamp Tromp
The Beaches Are Moving
Wildflowers and Butterflies
Choctawhatchee River Day Safari
Night Hike at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Trail Bike Cruise in State Forest
Hogtown Bayou Sunset Paddle
Build an Oyster Reef at Eden Gardens State Park
Event website:
South Walton Community Council | Back to Nature
please see event website for sponsorship opportunities for local businesses and individuals. Contact SWCC if you would like to contribute to the Silent Auction, volunteer for the event or sponsor this year's festival.
[video=youtube_share;-0zAwb5mkm8]http://youtu.be/-0zAwb5mkm8[/video]
More info coming soon!
See all SoWal events coming this Fall on SoWal Events Calendar!
