39th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival April 17-18
The corks are ready to pop as one of the Emerald Coast’s most enduring traditions returns for its 39th year of excellence.
Festivals
Smoke, Salt & Sound Festival at North Beach Social & The Bay April 3-5
Get ready to kick off your shoes and dive into a weekend of bay-front rhythms and savory coastal flavors in SoWal's North Beach at the foot of the 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach.
The first-ever Smoke, Salt & Sound Festival is officially hitting the shores of South Walton this April 3–5, bringing a sunny, sandy three-day celebration to North Beach Social and The Bay. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or a little Easter magic, this free community event is shaping up to be a standout weekend in South Walton.
South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival At Grand Boulevard April 23-26
As the warm April breeze settles over the coast, the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival is ready to pour out another world-class weekend of discovery. From April 23–26, 2026, Grand Boulevard’s Town Center transforms into a vibrant celebration of flavor, bringing together dozens of celebrity winemakers, master distillers, and regional chefs for an unforgettable four-day extravaganza.
Dedicated To The Arts: May Is Art Month In Walton County, Florida
Art Month presented by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), is a month-long celebration of the arts held each May in Walton County, Florida.
38th Annual ArtsQuest Festival At Grand Boulevard May 2 & 3
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) kicks off Art Month in Walton County with the 38th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival on May 2 & 3, 2026.
Bands on the BLVD & More Special Events at Grand Boulevard
Welcome the spring season with Bands on the Boulevard! The Thursday Night Concert Series brings live music to the heart of the boulevard all season long.
Come to Grand Boulevard and experience the shops, enjoy dinner and drinks at your favorite restaurants, and soak in the fresh spring air. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekends a little early. P.S. Beach chairs and blankets welcome!
Spring Events At The Village Of Baytowne Wharf In Sandestin
Tucked away along the shimmering shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay, The Village of Baytowne Wharf continues to serve as the vibrant heart and soul of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. As we move into March, the Village is shedding its winter coat and leaning fully into a season of outdoor festivals, open-air music, and the kind of coastal energy that only spring in South Walton can provide.
Annual Events and Festivals in South Walton
South Walton has many great events, festivals, live music and performance series every month of the year. While there are always activities and events all Summer during the busy season, the major festivals are in the off season in Spring and Fall. That's great for locals and visitors. Temperatures are cooler and rentals and restaurants are less crowded.
37th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival Feb 20-21
The air in the Village of Baytowne Wharf changes every February. It isn’t just the crisp winter breeze coming off the bay, it’s the heavy, savory scent of dark roux and slow-simmered spices drifting through the streets.
If you follow your nose toward the center of the Village, you’ll find the 37th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival in full swing.
Let The Good Times Roll: February Events At The Village Of Baytowne Wharf
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
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