Events

Sip, Sip, Hooray! SoWalWine’s on the way. Since 2013, the unforgettable event has blended a curated selection of offerings into an unmatched world-class experience. 

Come be a part of the Southeast’s stand out wine and food festival, where you’ll find the perfect pairing of sunshine, wine, food, industry celebs, and beautiful beaches. The three-day South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival takes place at Grand Boulevard's Town Center at Sandestin on April 24-27.

Join the SoWal community for an evening of wonder and discovery in Grand Boulevard Town Center on Wednesday, April 30 from 6 - 9 p.m. for Dine + Dive, a fusion of fine art, food and wine event igniting all of the senses to benefit the nation’s first Underwater Museum of Art.  

The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County, proudly announces Gerard Frank as the Featured Artist for the 37th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival. Frank’s custom artwork—One Man Show—will be showcased on all ArtsQuest marketing materials. The festival, a beloved May tradition, will take place May 3-4, 2025, at Grand Boulevard Town Center’s North Park.

Forget the sugar-white sands for a moment, SoWal beach lovers. There is so much more to Northwest Florida and it is all around us ready to be discovered.

The white walls of Alys Beach's architecture are a pristine canvas, and for a couple of nights each May, they come alive and pulse with vibrant, shifting light and color, creating unique patterns and images. Often pleasing and thought provoking, groups of friends, couples, and families stroll the streets and winding pedestrian paths of our beloved SoWal town, soaking in an experience unlike no other found anywhere else in the world.

Indulge in a weekend of sun, sips, and Southern charm at the Sandestin Wine Festival!

The 38th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival at the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will take place April 10 - 13, 2025. Topping area polls as a must-experience event, this beloved festival offers four full days of unique events including wine dinners with celebrity chefs, yoga, live music, interactive experiences, culinary tents, and of course wine tastings.

From blues rock to a soulful Amy Winehouse tribute, danceable yacht rock, and Def Leppard classics—plus a special performance of Journey’s album Escape from start to finish by Black Jacket Symphony—the 2025 Concerts in the Village presented by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation offers a dynamic lineup for every music lover.

There are so many ways to make a difference for our planet on Earth Day, April 22, and every day. Join millions worldwide in Earth Day 2025 activities, attend a local event here in Souht Walton.

Earth Day Town Hall is on April 5th, 2025 from 11Am until 2PM at Padgett Park in SoWal. (Google Maps Link)

Get ready to cast your lines and raise a glass—Stinky’s Fish Camp is bringing back the biggest fishing showdown in Walton County! 

The 15th Annual Stinky’s Pompano Tournament kicks off with an epic celebration on March 29, 2025, at Stinky’s Bait Shack, setting the stage for five weeks of friendly competition from March 30 to May 4, 2025.

Alys Beach and the community celebrated the Grand Opening of the new, permanent, custom-designed location of the Alys Shoppe in Alys Beach's Town Center on March 11th.

Located in the easternmost corner of the newly completed mixed-use condominium, The Della, designed by Moule & Polyzoides Architects, the Alys Shoppe's new interior space is thoughtfully designed by the interior architecture team of Hart Howerton to reflect the sophistication, grace, and well-edited luxury of Alys Beach, an extension of Life Defined.