South Walton Community Spring Events Canceled & Udates: COVID19

[Teresa]

SoWal.com/Events 2020

CDC recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers cancel or postpone in-person events throughout the U.S. More Information on Mass Gatherings

Events are being canceled and postponed around the globe to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. As we move forward as a community in our response to the pandemic, we are hearing from our beach towns and businesses regarding their response plans. We are watching announcements and guidelines at every level. As we all try to react appropriately to what is an unprecedented event, it is our goal to provide up to date information on SoWal.com, while supporting our community and partners as best we can.

All local events are being canceled or postponed here in South Walton and along the Emerald Coast of Florida. We are hearing from beach towns and businesses who are making decisions now about their plans for the days and weeks to come.

We anticipate changes in the next week as community leaders make decisions about how best to proceed with CDC guidelines and measures to protect our residents and visitors.

We will keep you posted. Please share any community COVID19 news and updates here in SoWal Community Forums. We are all in this together. We can support our businesses and protect ourselves and our community in many different ways.

Email me your event information or send a private message.

See below for an updated list of events canceled and postponed. The SoWal.com/Events Calendar is being updated and events marked as "canceled" through April and into some of May.

Thank you!
Teresa

 

[Teresa]

We are updating our events calendar and marking main events as canceled or postponed as we hear from event organizers. Some of the smaller events, such as live music or weekly recurring events (farmers markets etc), may remain listed on the SoWal Events Calendar but may not be taking place, as decisions are being made at the last minute in many cases.

EDIT: all events for March and most of April have been canceled.

 

[Teresa]

EVENTS

In light of the State of Emergency regarding spread of COVID-19, many events and spring activites are being canceled or postponed, including some of our biggest Spring festivals in March, April and May. We're working to update SoWal.com Events Calendar. Here is a list of main events we've heard from so far. Our main community festivals/events on the SoWal Events Calendar will remain LISTED on the calendar and identified as CANCELED or POSTPONED in the event title.

Some events such as Digital Graffiti and ArtsQuest will be moved from Spring to Fall 2020, so we will be able to experience them in 2020! As SoWal Calendar editor, I'm so grateful for our community filled with towns, communities and businesses making necessary and positive changes every day. We are all in this together.

EVENTS CANCELED OR POSTPONED

UNWined Grand Tasting & Concert Mar 21 canceled. Panama City Beach

The Emerald Ball at Hilton Sandestin Mar 28 canceled. Miramar Beach

Biophilia Easter Egg Hunt| Mar 28 canceled. Freeport

Bojamz Music Festival at Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House Mar 29. canceled. Destin

Chi Chi Miguel Throwdown Benefit Auction & BBQ Apr 4 canceled. Miramar Beach

Alaqua's Sip N Shop at Emeril's Coastal Italian Apr 3 canceled. Grand Boulevard

Food for Thought Charity Golf Tournament Apr 9 postponed with new date to be announced. Santa Golf & Beach Club

Grayt Easter 5k at Grayton Beach State Park Apr 11 | rescheduled for May 16. Grayton Beach

30A Cornhole Tournament Apr 18 postponed with new date to be announced. Rosemary Beach

South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival Apr 23-26 canceled | 2021 dates to be announced. Grand Boulevard

Destin Charity Wine Auction Apr 24-25 (takes place during South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival) rescheduled to August 21-22, 2020

Sandestin Wine Festival Apr 16-19 canceled. Next year's festival: Apr 15-18, 2021 Sandestin

Seabreeze Jazz Festival Apr 22-26 canceled. Next year's festival: Apr 21 - 25, 2021 | Aaron Bessant Park, Panama City Beach

Seaside Spring Events canceled through Apr 30 (The REP children’s performance, Huck & Lilly concerts, Central Square Cinema, etc). Merchants/commercial to close. Seaside

Seaside Egg-Stravaganza Apr 12 canceled. Seaside

Seaside Farmers Market (Saturdays) canceled through April 30. Seaside

Grand Boulevard Farmers Market (Saturdays) canceled until further notice. Grand Boulevard

The Village of Baytowne Wharf Spring Events canceled through Apr 9 (Wednesday Night Concerts, Sunday Cinema, Boomin Tuesday, etc). Merchants are closed. Select restaurants remain open for pick up. Sandestin

Vettes at The Village Mar 28 canceled. The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Alys Beach Spring Events canceled or postponed (spring concerts, outdoor movies, etc)
Good Friday Sunset Concert Apr 10 canceled. Alys Beach
Digital Graffiti (May 15-16) rescheduled to Oct 2-3, 2020. Alys Beach
Sinfonia Goes Pops (Memorial Day - May 25) rescheduled to Labor Day Sep 7.
NEAT Wine & Song on Tue nights paused
Alys Beach

The REP Theatre:
The Film Club: Honeyland March 19 canceled
Children's outdoor performances canceled: Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach
The REP Spring Improv Bootcamp canceled
Live@TheREP Concerts: Mar 26 My One And Only, Apr 5 Sofia Talvik, May 24 Callaghan canceled (to date)

30Avenue Spring Concerts March dates canceled. Summer concerts to be scheduled starting May. Inlet Beach

Merchants of Rosemary Beach spring events canceled through March 31 (spring concerts, movies, children's theater, etc). Merchants are open. Rosemary Beach

Rosemary Beach Farmers Market (Saturdays) canceled until further notice

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA):
Bayou Arts Center is closed Santa Rosa Beaach
The Foster Gallery is closed Grand Boulevard

CAA Events:
Under the Sea fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art May 7 canceled. Grand Boulevard (new date to be announced)
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival May 9 & 10 rescheduled for October 10 & 11 Grand Boulevard

Gulfplace Wine Walk Mar 19 canceled (every third Thursday, next date: Wine Walk Apr 16) Gulf Place

Art in the Park Mar 20-21 canceled (new dates to be announced) WaterColor

Emerald Coast Theatre Company is closed. Grand Boulevard

Emerald Coast Theatre Company: Treasure Island main stage performance canceled May 14-17 Grand Boulevard

CCA South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament Apr 5 canceled for 2020. Grayton Beach

Ocean Film Tour Apr 3 & 4 canceled. Watersound Origins

Color the Coast for Autism 5K & Fun Run Apr 4 rescheduled for May 23. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Earth Day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Apr 25 canceled.

Teresa Cline Art Reception & Exhibit at Monet Monet Gardens May 8 postponed. New date to be announced. Grayton Beach

Hibiscus Cafe Open Mic, Wine & Tapas Nights Saturdays in the Backyard of Love. canceled until further notice. The cafe is closed to the public for now. Grayton Beach

MKAF Concerts in the Village: Apr 23, Apr 30 concerts canceled and may be rescheduled. The 2020 concerts will resume as scheduled May through Oct, unless otherwise announced. Destin

Stinky's Bait Shack live music shows are on hold. Dune Allen Beach

SandJam Music Fest Apr 24-26 canceled. Panama City Beach

Destin Ice Market 30A Wine Tasting Fri nights paused (Market is open). Inlet Beach

Marvel of Flight Fly-In & Expo Mar 28 canceled. Defuniak Springs

All music performances are paused at local restaurants: The Bay, AJ'S Grayton Beach, Stinky's Bait Shack, North Beach Tortilla Co, Local Catch, The Hub, Old Florida Fish House etc.

Florida State Parks are closed throughout the state until further notice.

 

[Abby Prentiss]

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