Nightlife

The sixth annual 30A Songwriters Festival, set for Jan. 16-18, 2015 features performances from esteemed artists Graham Nash, Indigo Girls, Leon Russell, Jason Isbell, Shawn Mullins, Rodney Crowell, Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek), Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket). Also confirmed are Jeffrey Steele, Chely Wright, Bobby Bare Jr., Steve Poltz, Angaleena Presley, Jesse Harris, Mary Gauthier, Hayes Carll, Bob Schneider, Ellis Paul, Allison Moorer, Deana Carter, Luther Dickinson (from Mississippi Allstars) with Amy LaVere and Will Sexton, Peter Karp & Sue Foley and David Ryan Harris.

Momentum is building for the highly anticipated New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop at Pier Park on Wednesday, December 31 with the announcement of the Celebrity AllStar Band to be part of the celebration.  Guests will enjoy family-friendly activities, including the nation’s only family beach ball drop at 8 p.m., and a New Year’s countdown at midnight.

When South Walton’s newest establishment, The Bay, opened in April of this year, everyone in town was buzzing about it. This beloved location at the foot of the 331 bridge has been home to a few establishments, but found its forever tenant when Chef Jim Shirley renovated the space to open The Bay.

Discover plenty of things to do in South Walton and along the coast during the week of Thanksgiving! Locals are traveling to see family or staying home and likely having family and friends visiting for the holiday. Visitors are flocking to the beach from all over the Southeast and beyond.. and taking over the grocery stores! Either way, this is a busy week along Scenic 30A and all along the Emerald Coast. 

Emerald Coast Magazine (ECM) and the Junior League of the Emerald Coast have been busy preparing for the 2014 Best of the Emerald Coast celebration The 2014 winners, as voted by the readers of Emerald Coast Magazine, will be on display at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on Saturday, October 25, from 6-9 p.m.to showcase their goods and services. 

It's always a great party and it's for a great cause - raising funds every year for one of our favorite local organizations - Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). They see to it that all children in our area receive needed medical and dental care. We're thrilled Bud & Alley’s will be hosting the 10th Annual Hurricane Party again this year. The Hurricane Party will take place on Friday, Sept. 26 from 6-10 p.m.

Enter to win two tickets to the Hurricane Party at Bud and Alley’s in Seaside worth $200! This party is always great fun for a great cause - raising funds every year for Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). CVHN provides children in our area much needed medical and dental care. The 10th Annual Hurricane Party will take place on Friday, Sept. 26 from 6-10 p.m. with all proceeds benefiting CVHN.

Taste of the Beach, Northwest Florida’s premier culinary and wine celebration, is uncorking its 2014 lineup of five unique events with Vine to Wine-A Wine Preview on August 22 from 6-8 p.m. at Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort.

Vine to Wine will offer tastings of more than 200 wines that will be featured during the Taste of the Beach, October 31-November 2. Guests will also enjoy gourmet food pairings and receive a limited edition Reidel wine glass. Tickets for the event are $55 per person in advance.

We're thrilled to welcome back Wednesday night concerts at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin! Musical talent from throughout the region perform on the outdoor stage in the events plaza each week this spring from 6pm to 8pm. Make plans to come out every Wednesday night with your chairs/blankets to relax under the stars and enjoy some great music with family and friends. Free admission and open to the public.

Wednesday Night Concerts | Spring 2014 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Grab your friends, dress up, and come out to Local Catch Bar and Grill for a party everyone will be talking about. You can dress to the nines or have fun with it, wearing your favorite prom-like attire.