The 30A Wine Festival returns to the beautiful surroundings of Alys Beach March 10-13. Now in its fifth year, the four-day Festival features a bourbon and barbeque tasting, wine tasting seminars, grand tasting event, and a croquet tournament. The celebration of wine and cuisine takes place each spring in South Walton, Florida to benefit Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN).
The 30th annual Sandestin Wine Festival will roll out a four-day lineup celebrating food, wine and fun in the sun April 14-17 in Sandestin, Florida. Presented by Coastal Living magazine, the wine festival is the longest-running and most established in Northwest Florida. Tickets are available now.
30Avenue kicks off the season with an exciting live music series to take place on Thursday evenings under the palms. Make plans to visit South Walton's newest shop + dine destination at Inlet Beach, take it easy while enjoying the music of the area's top artists, and catch a complimentary horse and carriage ride.
45 Central presents the wine bar's Artist of the Month Justin Gaffrey with an exhibit and a reception on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. in Seaside, Florida. Come out to meet one of South Walton's most celebrated artists and toast the night with art, hors d'oeuvres and fine wine overlooking Central Square. Select pieces of Justin's work are on exhibit now and can be viewed at 45 Central through March 31.
What does a novelist born in the 19th century and a beloved seafood joint have in common? The answer is a funny word: Goatfeathers! Author Ellis Parker Butler said, "Goatfeathers are the distractions, side lines, and deflections that take a man's attention from his own business and keep him from getting ahead.”
Come out for a night of skateboard art, live music and tasty food at Trebeaché on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 5-8pm. Sk8 Deck-o is a fundraising event for a new skate park coming to South Walton. Local artists and guest artists from around the country are creating incredible works of art out of blank skate decks as part of the exhibition and silent auction at Trebeaché.
Jeremy Price was having such a hard time finding a decent Philly Cheesesteak at the beach that he decided he must open his own restaurant. Now, two years later, SoWal locals are still flocking to South of Philly (SOP) for their Cheesesteak fix, and a whole lot more. This little eatery, located just north of Gulf Place along Hwy 393 South, is a real SoWal gem.
Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill is a true local hangout in SoWal, and a convenient spot to relax for a bite and a drink. Signed dollar bills cover the walls, turtles swim by, and reggae sets a beachy vibe, but what really sets Hurricane’s apart is the oysters - any way you like them.
The name says it all. Great Southern Café is consistently a SoWal dining favorite for good reason. Chef Jim Shirley opened the restaurant in 2006 in a perfect spot on the square in Seaside, where he brings his life experiences to the table with great southern food. We recommend beginning your day here for grits and more whenever possible.
On a rainy Thursday morning I was dripping as I dashed inside 30A Songwriter Radio, SoWal's newest coffee shop. Owners Shannon Ireland and Josette Rhodes dreamed up their music cafe and piece by piece it came together. It’s no surprise that since opening this month, local musicians have flocked to the new stomping ground next to South Walton Publix on Hwy 98.
