Events

There was something for everyone over the three days of the third annual 30A Songwriters Festival. Nonstop music in great venues indoors and out along the world's most beautiful beaches. 

Lucky ticket holders were treated to more than 125 songwriters and over 250 performances in venues ranging from intimate listening rooms to spacious outdoor amphitheaters.

SoWal.com staff and contest winners covered it all and we'll be posting lots of stories, photos and videos in the coming days so stay tuned.

Here's the SoWal guide to all of the venues for the 2012 30A Songwriters Festival. The excitement is building and we have some excellent spots up and down Scenic 30A which will be full of great music. One of the best things about the festival is the great variety and uniqueness of all the venues.   

The tradition continues into the first two months of 2012 and beyond. We love the look of this year's poster series by local SoWal artist David DeGregorio.

Market Vendors

The Seaside Institute will award this year’s Seaside Prize to Scott Merrill, a nationally recognized architect with local ties to the place where the Seaside Prize originated. The Seaside Prize is awarded annually to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the quality and character of our communities.

The ceremony will take place as part of the Seaside Prize weekend events, which is being held on Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th in Seaside, Fla.

For the fist time ever the Cultural Arts Alliance will host an

exclusive members only performance on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at
Fish Out of Water in WaterColor. Only Cultural Arts Alliance members
will be admitted to this exciting performance.  Not a member?  No
problem.  Joining the CAA is easy.  Just call the office at 850-622-5970
or join online.     

The water is cold but the spot is hot on New Year's morning behind the WaterColor Inn & Resort at 8 AM Sunday January 1, 2012. Ring in the new year in a fun and crazy way. Long-sleeve T-shirts avaialble for purchase for $20.

There’s no shortage of food, fun and toasting the New Year in South Walton. Find your favorite and make plans today. All prices are per person unless otherwise noted.

Fonville Press at Alys Beach is having a New Year's Eve Day Gathering, 11 a.m. – 1p.m.The menu features grilled cheese sandwiches and delicious potato and Andouille chowder. Music by Kyle LaMonica.