Nightlife

The Events Plaza in Baytowne Wharf continues to feature some of the region's best live music throughout the summer. With a great lineup of musicians, you'll be thoroughly entertained, no matter what age. Bring your chairs and blankets, family and friends and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to your favorite tunes.

This event is free and open to the public, so come out for music filled fun every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. in July!

Here's the upcoming schedule:

Local hot spot, Harbor Docks has released its weekend music schedule for June, July and August, 2013. Featuring local favorites as well as regional acts from as far as North Carolina, Harbor Docks’ summer lineup will continue to be the highlight of the exciting and unique nightlife scene of Destin.
 

Memorial Day Weekend kicks off summer and South Walton beach towns bustle with beach lovers enjoying holiday fun in the sun. Every which way you turn there are tons of fun ways to rejoice with family and friends.

From outdoor music concerts to movies under the stars, outdoor children's theater to fireworks displays, you can always find special activities unique to our beach. Here's our latest SoWal List packed with wonderful events coming up over the long weekend.
 

Thursday, May 23

Local music lovers are crazy for great live music and good times at Williams Backyard Boogie. It has become a favorite gathering spot and music venue tucked away in the woods off Chat Holley Road in South Walton. Forrest and Pherrel Williams created the Backyard Boogie to provide local musicians and the music loving community with a casual and comfortable outdoor venue. 
 

Wednesday Night Concert Series is back at The Village of Baytowne Wharf each week at the Events Plaza from 6pm to 8pm. Come out Wednesday nights during March with your chairs/blankets to relax and enjoy some great music with family and friends. Free admission and open to the public.

The Annual BeachComber Music Awards are always a blast. It's a great party and we get to find out who got voted best in their category. Join us at John Wehner's Village Door in the Village of Baytowne Wharf Monday, March 4, 2013 for the Beachcomber's biggest event yet! Live performances, special guests, touching acceptance speeches and more! SoWal.com is proud to be involved in supporting our partner, The Beachcomber, and local music!

I'm going to let you in on a little secret; a comfortable SoWal spot where you can meet your friends for a drink, excellent food and amazing sushi. And it's quite affordable, considering it's in a beautiful setting right on the Gulf, flanked by massive dunes. You can lounge inside on cushy chairs around cocktail tables, or outside around the pool by a toasty fire. 

On the SoWal Forum, we've compiled a list of great New Year's Eve Dining and Events.

A New Year's Eve celebration in a spectacular setting is what makes Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort the top spot for New Year's Eve every year. Celebrate the New Year in style and enjoy being an elevator ride away from home.

The Godfather has long been Chef Ed’s ultimate favorite movie (followed closely by Godfather II and III). Not long after we met, I sat and really watched the movie. I immediately saw why he loved it so and became a fan myself. The movie is so rich in wine and food scenes and references, that we, obsessed with food and wine as we are, can’t go a week without quoting or referring to the Godfather.