Events

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.

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.

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.

Join Caring & Sharing of South Walton for the Spring Fashion Show on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. 

The Wednesday Night Concert Series returns to Baytowne! This spring sit back and relax, and enjoy live entertainment. The concert series will feature both local and regional talent from a variety of genres. Concert begins at 7pm on the Events Plaza Stage.

Wednesday Night Concert Series runs from March 5th - Wednesday, March 26th at 7-9pm - and is free!

March Concert Line Up
March 5th: Forrest Williams Band
March 12th: Modern Eldorados
March 19th: Almost Famous
March 26th: Clinch 46

Join Borago this Sunday, March 2nd, as they celebrate 25 incredible years with an unforgettable anniversary party from 4 PM – 8 PM (with an after-party from 8 PM till late!) Expect delicious food, a live DJ setting the vibe and drinks available for purchase! 

Bring your friends and family—let’s raise a glass to community, great food, and 25 years of amazing memories!

North Beach Social is turning four years old! Not only is NBS one of the coolest spots to hang out, the beach bar on the bay is the centerpiece of "North Beach" - an area around the 331 bridge that is becoming its own SoWal town center.

Panhandle Getaways Enter to win a pair of 4-day passes to the 2025 Seabreeze Jazz Festival held April 24-27, 2025 in Panama City Beach, Florida! There will be TWO winners chosen, each receiving two passes for the 4-day event. One entry per valid email address plus Bonus Entries.

This giveaway ended: March 15, 2025 CDT

Main Stage performances are SOLD OUT, but you can still win two (2) general admission passes for the 4-day event courtesy of Panhandle Getaways.