SoWal Stories


HWY 331 Paddle Club Launching At Lake DeFuniak Sep 13

August 25, 2025
 Locals often say there is something magical about Lake DeFuniak — a rare

Havana Nights at The Pearl Hotel In Rosemary Beach Aug 22

August 22, 2025
Embark on a lively Cuban-inspired evening at the inaugural Havana Nights at The Pearl...

SoWal Guide for the Amazing Scenic 30A Bike Trail

August 22, 2025
There’s no better way to get up close and personal with South Walton's beauty and charm...

Inaugural Cars of 30A Event At Alys Beach Oct 3 & 4

August 22, 2025
Alys Beach + Cars of 30A: An Elite Automotive Experience, an extraordinary celebration of...

The Carole King Musical at ECTC September 18 - October 12

August 22, 2025
 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) raises the curtain on its 13th season with the Tony...

Alys Beach Labor Day Concert Aug 31

August 22, 2025
Join the SoWal coomunity at Alys Beach on Labor Day Weekend for a Red, Wh

International Coastal Cleanup 2025 Set For Sep 20

August 20, 2025
Keep Walton County Beautiful

17th Annual Baytowne Beer Festival Oct 10 & 11

August 18, 2025
Join beer lovers from here, there, and everywhere for samplings of local brews and...

5th Annual Run Watersound Oct 25 At Watersound Town Center

August 18, 2025
The fifth annual RUN WATERSOUND will take place on Saturday, October 25 with two event...

25th Annual Mountainfilm On Tour At WaterColor Nov 7 & 8

August 18, 2025
Mountainfilm on Tour marks its 25th year at WaterColor Marina Park, inspiring audiences...

MKAF 30th Annual Festival of the Arts Oct 25 & 26

August 18, 2025
The 30th annual Festival of the Arts is set for 

Sunday Suppers at Ovide: A New Southern Tradition at Hotel Effie Sandestin

August 2, 2025
Ovide, the culinary centerpiece of

Fore Her 13th Annual Golf Outing Sep 26 at the Links Golf Club in Sandestin

August 2, 2025
Fore Her invites seasoned golfers and novices to bring their clubs and swing for a cause...

The REP Theatre Has Final Curtain Call After 25 Years of Creating Memories

August 1, 2025
With many fond memories and much sadness, The REP Theatre ha

Emerald Coast Technical College Expanding To Watersound

July 24, 2025
Educational opportunities continue to improve and expand in South Walton, building...

Annual Events and Festivals in South Walton

July 17, 2025
South Walton has many great events, festivals, live music and performance series every...

SoWal Style - "Beach House" Bliss in Dune Allen: Your Gulf-Front Getaway

July 16, 2025
Imagine waking to the gentle murmur of waves, the sun painting streaks of

Rainy Day Activities in South Walton

July 16, 2025
The beach is a wash and the sun is taking a vacation - what to do on a ra

SoWal Weekly Farmers Markets

July 14, 2025
Every week in South Walton, we have a great collection of Farmers Markets

Sinfonia Gulf Coast 2025-2026 Music Education Programs

July 13, 2025
Sinfonia Gulf Coast has begun registration for the 2025-2026 Music Education programs.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company 2025 Fall Educational Theatre Programs

July 13, 2025
Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) 2025 Fall Educational Theatre programs are going...

Local and Visitor School Calendars for 2025-2026: Spring Break 2026

July 9, 2025
Here is the 2025-2026 School Calendar from Visit Sout

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