Events

Lace up your running shoes! The 3rd Annual Alys Beach 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run will take off AUG 31. The race course winds through the resort town located along Hwy 30A and features an oversized obstacle course for kids of all ages. The race ends at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre where participants will enjoy an awards presentation, music, food, and beverages.

The price to participate in the certified 5K is $35 and the 1 Mile Fun Run for children 12 and under is $15. The Alys Beach 5K is limited to 400 participants and the 1 Mile Fun Run is limited to 150 participants.

South Walton Fashion Week calls for Emerging Designers to apply today. This large scale, multi-day event along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast celebrates high fashion by featuring dynamic events with proceeds benefiting The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County’s (CAA) Arts Education Program. South Walton Fashion Week in its second year is produced by the CAA and presented by Visit South Walton.

McCaskill & Company invites you to meet award-winning fine jewelry designer Pamela Froman, in-store July 25th & 26th!

Pamela will bring her entire collection of one-of-a-kind and limited edition styles to McCaskill & Company, including her newest pieces featuring fabulous Paraiba Tourmaline paired with Australian Opals reminiscent of the glorious blue-green waters of the Emerald Coast. You’ll definitely want to see these in person!

More than 200 men, women and children put on high heels and took to the streets of Rosemary Beach for the largest Walk Her Way yet. Now in its 3rd year, the event raised $31,000 for Shelter House and Rosemary Beach Foundation and brought awareness to domestic violence.    

"We are grateful for our sponsors, local businesses and individuals who support Walk Her Way each year," said Zuma Banks, Rosemary Beach Foundation board president.

Lovelace Interiors in Miramar Beach is celebrating 20 years in business with light hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and giveaways during a two day event, July 17 & 18 from 2-7pm. In true Lovelace fashion, they’re mixing a little business and pleasure and showcasing their new collection by John-Richard.

Angler Steve Brown and Team Reel Worthless combined with the Reel Fuelish crew to land the biggest—and only—blue marlin of the 2014 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, held at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort June 18-22.

The 594.9-pound fish was worth an ECBC record payout of $498,450. Reel Worthless swept the marlin division, top crew, and all but one of the optional jackpot entries to claim the biggest share of the overall $1.68 million in prize money. 

Bob Marley & The Wailer’s Legendary guitarist, Jamaican born singer/ songwriter, Junior Marvin will perform Live on the Green at Gulf Place Saturday, July 5th.

Tickets are $20 until July 4th, $35 the day of show at gate. Reserved seating for $35 in advance and $45 day of show.

Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.gulfplaceevent.com or at Sunrise Coffee Co and 30a Gear Truck located in the Gulf Place Community.

The Emerald Coast Summer Reggae Tour with Junior Marvin and Boukou Groove is coming to several venues in South Walton, Panama City Beach and Pensacola. Here is the full schedule of music that never stops.

The South Walton Fire District encourages locals and visitors to “Leave the Shows to the Pros” and enjoy a safe, professional fireworks display. The scheduled July 4th fireworks shows for South Walton:

• Rosemary Beach 8:30 pm
• Alys Beach 9:00 pm
• Watersound 9:00 pm
• Seaside 9:00 pm
• Watercolor Inn & Resort 9:00 pm
• Sandestin Hilton 9:00 pm
• Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin 9:15 pm

The 4th of July in Seaside, Florida is an all-American celebration of music, food, white beaches, flags, fireworks, and a parade through the middle of town. It just doesn't get any better. The celebration kicks off with the annual South Walton 4th of July Parade that begins in Seagrove and culminates in Seaside. Line up early along Scenic Highway 30A and be prepared for laughs and lots of loot! Locals, visitors, and generations of South Walton families help make the parade an event that is cherished.