Events

As the sun touched the horizon on the Gulf of Mexico on a recent evening in Seaside, a familiar sound echoed from the rooftop deck—but this time, the bell wasn't just signaling the sunset. It was a toast to 40 years of "Good Food, Good People, and Good Times."

To celebrate four decades as the heart of Scenic Highway 30A, the entire staff of Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant gathered on the rooftop for a celebratory toast, honoring a legacy that began with two friends and a dream.

February at the Village of Baytowne Wharf is a whirlwind of celebration, from the final glides on the ice to the spicy kick of a Gulf Coast winter tradition. Whether you’re looking to "let the good times roll" for Mardi Gras or sample the best roux in the South, the village calendar is packed with reasons to get out and enjoy the crisp coastal air.

Mardi Gras Magic

The Village of Baytowne Wharf is about to get a vibrant splash of pink. On Saturday, Jan. 31, at 8:30 a.m., the community will gather for the annual Pink Run 5K and Walk, a signature event presented by Emerald Coast Hospice to benefit Fore Her.

An extraordinary evening of compassion and community is coming to the Emerald Coast. On Saturday, Jan. 24, at 6:00 p.m., the 2nd Annual Anniversary Jubilee at The Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC) will bring together supporters for what has become the most anticipated culinary celebration of the year.

The days of stuffy, windowless boardrooms are fading into the past, replaced by the coastal elegance and bright, open spaces of Hotel Effie in Miramar Beach.

Winter in South Walton brings a special kind of magic to the historic grounds of Eden Gardens State Park.

While other gardens may be sleeping, the park’s collection of over 370 camellias is just waking up, splashing shades of pink, red, and white against the deep green landscape of Point Washington. On Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the community is invited to celebrate these "winter roses" at the annual Camellia Festival.

Valentine's Day weekend in South Walton just got a little more soulful. Broadway favorite Nicholas Rodriguez is returning to the coast for Toast ’n Jam: Sincerely, Sondheim, a special performance that celebrates the life and genius of the late Stephen Sondheim.

There is a special kind of magic that happens when a community trades its beach flip-flops for work boots and high heels, all in the name of a good cause. This February, women from across the Emerald Coast will gather to celebrate strength, resilience, and the power of a helping hand at a luncheon that does far more than just fill a plate—it builds a future.

The 30A Songwriters Festival will celebrate its 17th year with more than 150 artists performing over the four-day Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, January 16-19, in 25+ venues ranging in capacities from 75 to 6,000, including six headline performances at the main stage in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center in Miramar Beach.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast, the vanguard of Northwest Florida’s performing arts scene, announces an extraordinary highlight for its annual fundraiser, Crescendo! 2026: A Cultural & Culinary Extravaganza — an unforgettable live performance by internationally celebrated Pink Martini, accompanied by the full Sinfonia Gulf Coast orchestra.

Mark your calendars for Crescendo! 2026 set for January 23, February 27 and March 1, 2026.