Events

The Walton County Tourism Department, along with the Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles, will once again host an International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 – 11 a.m.

Residents, students and visitors are encouraged to participate in the world’s largest volunteer effort with the common goal of cleaning up our coastal waters for our ocean’s health. Volunteer Beach Ambassador teams will be hosting teams at five South Walton regional beach accesses listed below:

Red Fish Taco and Blues Musicians Society present an all day BLUES EVENT Saturday, September 2 from 3PM - 9PM. Featuring wailing guitars, originals, and cover of the Blues Masters, Red Fish invites you to the Blues, Taco & Tequila Fest on Labor Day weekend. NO COVER!

Blues, Tacos & Tequila Fest
Saturday, September 2nd | 3PM - 9PM
3 - 4:10PM: Kelly & The Healers
4:20 - 5:15PM: D. Scott Riggs
5:20 - 6:20PM: Smilin' Fritz
6:30 - 7:40PM: Prodigal Blues
7:50 - 9:00PM: Cat Daddy Blues Band

Sad or happy, it's that time of year, when fall temperatures are almost here!

The Artist of Gulf Place invite you to attend their End of Summer Party on Saturday, September 2 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Join friends and family at Gulf Place to enjoy arts & crafts, live music, wine and food.

Pescado offers all the food, drinks, and views you could ever want!

The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K, presented by Seaside, is back, launching its 22nd year of racing.

Registration, presented by Visit South Walton, is now open for Race Weekend from February 16th through 18th, 2024, further establishing this event as a signature running event and paramount fundraiser in Northwest Florida. Every year, athletes from around the world converge in Seaside, Florida, assisting in funding The Seaside School, Inc., a pioneering and enduring public charter school in Walton County, Florida.

Join Camp Helen State Park staff for a Guided Kayak Eco Tour on Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in North America. Must be 12 years of age or older and able to independently navigate your own kayak. Reservations are required - call the park at 850-233-5059.

Tours begin promptly at 9:00 AM, meet in the Visitor Center. Cash only fee is $30 and includes park entry, watercraft rental, life jacket, paddle and a donation to the Friends of Camp Helen State Park.

The Courtyard at Pescado is hosting a September Chef’s Table Series with Chef John Engle. Dinners will take place every Wednesday in September at 6:30 p.m. and are by reservation only. Seats are $150 per person plus 7% tax and 22% gratuity.

The Courtyard at Pescado, located on the ground floor of the Orleans Building in Rosemary Beach.

The annual CCA South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament takes place on Saturday, August 26th at Grayton Beach, Florida. Sponsored by the Coastal Conversation Association Florida, the fun begins at 12:00 p.m. 

Online registration is open. 

Join Grayton Beach State Park staff and volunteers to celebrate National Public Lands Day and help restore native longleaf habitat. Longleaf Restoration Project begins at 8AM on Saturday, September 16th.

As part of its music education community outreach program, Sinfonia Gulf Coast is delighted to invite families and friends to four free al fresco summer concerts performed live in Seaside’s amphitheater this August.

All concerts are open to the public and free of charge.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast: Peter and the Wolf
WHEN: August 16, 23 & 30
TIME: 6PM

Sinfonia Gulf Coast: Invoke
WHEN: August 20
TIME: 6PM