October may be the most enjoyable month in SoWal and the South Walton Community Council's Back to Nature Festival is a treasured event every year.
Mark your calendar and make plans to join the community in celebrating the beautiful outdoors in South Walton!
October 18-21, 2012
Back to Nature Festival takes place all around South Walton from the beach to bay, in the parks, lakes, woods and trails. See the entire schedule below for art reception, opening night party, family fun day, silent auction, and two days of adventure!
Friday, Oct 19: Opening Night Party at Grayt Coffee House
6pm - 9pm | $15 per person
Start your adventure with our Friday night kick-off party at Grayt Coffee House in Grayton Beach. Enjoy the live music of Forrest Williams & Friends and good food from the Grayton Beach Catering, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes will be served. BYOB if you wish.
Feel free to bring your own chair to lounge about and enjoy the evening's entertainment!
Saturday, Oct 20: Family Fun Day & Silent Auction at Seaside Amphitheatre
12pm - 4:30pm | free admission
A celebration of nature & community, this event has something for everyone. Come explore Green Business displays, the Seaside Farmer's Market, learn about local community groups & watch the kids get creative with arts & crafts. Don't forget to bid on the unique and cool items at the silent auction fundraiser benefiting SWCC.
Saturday, Oct 20 & Sunday, Oct 21: 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 for description of each adventure with registration.
Oct 18 - Nov 4: Scenes of South Walton Art Show
Hidden Lantern Gallery in Rosemary Beach
The artshow will feature art inspired by our surrounding natural wonders of South Walton. A portion of the proceeds will benefit SWCC. Meet the Artist Reception on October 18th, 5-7 pm.
B2N 2012
Schedule of Events
Thursday
2:00pm Sand Sculpture Exhibition
5:00pm Opening Reception for Scenes of South Walton Artshow
Friday
6:00pm Opening Night at Grayt Coffee House Register
Saturday
6:30am Sunrise Meditation Register
8:00am Deer Lake Shorebird and Beachwalk Register
8:00am Grayton Beach State Park Interpretive Hike Register
9:00am Tracking Wild Critters Register
9:30am Choctawhatchee River Day Safari Register
10:00am Peach Creek Kayak Tour Register
11:00amWildflower and Butterflies Register
12:00pm Family Fun Day at Seaside
12:00pm Silent Auction at Seaside
12:00pm Astronomy at Seaside
6:00pm Choctawhatchee River Night Safari Register
6:00pm Night Hike Register
Sunday
6:30am Sunrise Meditation Register
11:00am The Beaches are Moving Register
2:00pm Trail Bike Cruise Register
3:00pm Nature Photography Register
4:30pm Hogtown Bayou Sunset Paddle Register
Outdoor Adventures Event Description
When registering for multiple events, each event must be purchased separately.
SoWal.com is thrilled to sponsor South Walton Community Council's 11th Annual Back to Nature Festival, one of the area's best events of the year!
2011 Video by SoWal.com
[video=youtube_share;-0zAwb5mkm8]http://youtu.be/-0zAwb5mkm8[/video]
Back to Nature Festival 2011: SoWal.com home page story with video and photo gallery
Mark your calendar and make plans to join the community in celebrating the beautiful outdoors in South Walton!
October 18-21, 2012
Back to Nature Festival takes place all around South Walton from the beach to bay, in the parks, lakes, woods and trails. See the entire schedule below for art reception, opening night party, family fun day, silent auction, and two days of adventure!
Friday, Oct 19: Opening Night Party at Grayt Coffee House
6pm - 9pm | $15 per person
Start your adventure with our Friday night kick-off party at Grayt Coffee House in Grayton Beach. Enjoy the live music of Forrest Williams & Friends and good food from the Grayton Beach Catering, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes will be served. BYOB if you wish.
Feel free to bring your own chair to lounge about and enjoy the evening's entertainment!
Saturday, Oct 20: Family Fun Day & Silent Auction at Seaside Amphitheatre
12pm - 4:30pm | free admission
A celebration of nature & community, this event has something for everyone. Come explore Green Business displays, the Seaside Farmer's Market, learn about local community groups & watch the kids get creative with arts & crafts. Don't forget to bid on the unique and cool items at the silent auction fundraiser benefiting SWCC.
Saturday, Oct 20 & Sunday, Oct 21: 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 for description of each adventure with registration.
Oct 18 - Nov 4: Scenes of South Walton Art Show
Hidden Lantern Gallery in Rosemary Beach
The artshow will feature art inspired by our surrounding natural wonders of South Walton. A portion of the proceeds will benefit SWCC. Meet the Artist Reception on October 18th, 5-7 pm.
B2N 2012
Schedule of Events
Thursday
2:00pm Sand Sculpture Exhibition
5:00pm Opening Reception for Scenes of South Walton Artshow
Friday
6:00pm Opening Night at Grayt Coffee House Register
Saturday
6:30am Sunrise Meditation Register
8:00am Deer Lake Shorebird and Beachwalk Register
8:00am Grayton Beach State Park Interpretive Hike Register
9:00am Tracking Wild Critters Register
9:30am Choctawhatchee River Day Safari Register
10:00am Peach Creek Kayak Tour Register
11:00amWildflower and Butterflies Register
12:00pm Family Fun Day at Seaside
12:00pm Silent Auction at Seaside
12:00pm Astronomy at Seaside
6:00pm Choctawhatchee River Night Safari Register
6:00pm Night Hike Register
Sunday
6:30am Sunrise Meditation Register
11:00am The Beaches are Moving Register
2:00pm Trail Bike Cruise Register
3:00pm Nature Photography Register
4:30pm Hogtown Bayou Sunset Paddle Register
Outdoor Adventures Event Description
When registering for multiple events, each event must be purchased separately.
SoWal.com is thrilled to sponsor South Walton Community Council's 11th Annual Back to Nature Festival, one of the area's best events of the year!
2011 Video by SoWal.com
[video=youtube_share;-0zAwb5mkm8]http://youtu.be/-0zAwb5mkm8[/video]
Back to Nature Festival 2011: SoWal.com home page story with video and photo gallery
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