Looking for something special to do to ring in the new year? Want to say good by to 2013 and have some fun? We've got you covered! The SoWal Events Calendar, Live Music Calendar, and the SoWal Forum always have the scoop! Here's a rundown of parties and more happenings around New Year's Day 2014 in South Walton (Check out spots to watch football in SoWal).
Tuesday, Dec 31
For a few years now, Heritage has been a constant staple of the Emerald Coast music scene. Whenever they play in South Walton and Destin, you’re sure to find the place packed with people there to dance, have fun, and take in the good vibes that come from their great mix of rock, reggae and island music. It’s no wonder they were voted “Best Band” for 2013’s Best of the Emerald Coast awards.
The Seaside Repertory Theatre will host “The Dirty Santa Ball”, a holiday party and fundraiser, on December 6, 2013. The party will start at 7 p.m. at the Rosemary Beach Town Hall.
This year's Taste of The Beach Wine Dine Donate festival once again delights South Walton with its three day extravaganza from Nov. 1-3. Events over the first weekend in November include Al Fresco Reserve Tasting at Ruskin Place, Taste of The Beach After Dark in Gulf Place, Seeing Red Wine Festival in Seaside, and Taste of The Beach & Charity Auction at the Hilton in Sandestin.
If you haven’t made your way over to Destin to spend some time on the harbor, you are missing out! The Destin Harbor is home to a thriving charter fishing fleet, a place for all kind of fun on the water, and a feast for the senses where some of Florida’s best seafood is served up daily.
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.
This year we're so happy to have the party at SoWal.com partner Bud & Alley’s in Seaside.Our friends there will host the 9th Annual Hurricane Party on Friday, Sept. 27 from 7-10 p.m. with all proceeds benefiting CVHN.
Following an exciting week capped by accepting the Poet's Award on behalf of her esteemed grandfather Hank Williams Sr. at the Americana Music Awards in Nashville (and silencing the crowd with her emotional rendition of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"), Holly Williams has accepted an invitation to perform on Sunday, October 13th at Grayton Bar & Grill for a very special evening of food and music.
Taste of The Beach is uncorking its 2013 lineup and the three-day event kicks off with Vine to Wine - A Wine Preview on August 23 at Seascape Resort's ballroom from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, a three-day celebration of sun, fun and country music, will debut its festival on the Gulf Coast shores of Panama City Beach, Florida from Thursday, September 26 to Saturday, September 28, 2013. The first artists to join the concert lineup at this year’s festival include 2013 Academy of Country Music Award nominees Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert and the Eli Young Band.
Redd’s Fueling Station is the newest little place in South Walton where everyone knows your name. Situated just behind Sally’s By the Sea Store in Blue Mountain Beach, this restaurant is bursting at the seams with entertainment. After opening the first week in July, there is a major local following of friends, locals and fans of Redd the Singing Bartender.
