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Join our SoWal community for International Coastal Cleanup 2026 and be part of a worldwide effort making a difference right here in Walton County, organized by Keep Walton County Beautiful.
Following another successful summer of camps, Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is excited to welcome students back for its 2026 Fall Education Programs. As the summer concludes with performances of Something Rotten Jr. on July 30 and 31, registration is now open for a wide variety of classes designed for students of all ages and experience levels.
Anglers across the Southeast are gearing up to cast their lines for a big purse and an even bigger cause. Westonwood Ranch has announced the return of the 2nd Annual Battle for the Buckle Fishing Tournament, taking place September 23–26 at Harbor Docks.
As communities across the nation commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County is celebrating America250 through two significant initiatives that honor Florida's artistic identity while elevating Northwest Florida on both national and regional stages.
South Walton is a strong and proud community, and an important part of our purpose at SoWal.com is to foster community growth. We are blessed to have so many great groups and organizations, and we enjoy supporting all of them. You can help through membership, cash contributions, volunteering, or even by sharing their achievements with others in the community and beyond.
Sip, savor, and support your community at the Pairing and Sharing Wine Dinner, benefiting Caring & Sharing of South Walton. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 PM at Rosemary Beach Town Hall, offering guests an elegant evening of food, wine, and philanthropy in the heart of Rosemary Beach.
Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is an art festival that employs the latest in digital technologies to project original works onto the town’s expansive white walls. The collection of events celebrates the creative process of integrating art, technology, and architecture. The new urbanist town on Scenic 30A provides an open-air, nighttime gallery space with an exhibition footprint spanning just under one mile.
Summer is teeing up for a great day of sport and philanthropy as Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) launches its first-ever Charity Golf Tournament.
The wild places of Florida and the animals that call them home are taking center stage this summer as two premier advocacy organizations team up for a massive milestone. Alaqua Animal Refuge is throwing open its gates to host The Wild Within: Florida Wildlife Federation 90th Birthday Celebration. This free community event takes place on Saturday, June 7, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at Alaqua’s beautiful 100-acre home in Freeport.
While many know Chef Jim Shirley as one of the most successful business owners in South Walton, few truly know the quiet, humble heart behind the apron. He doesn’t seek the spotlight for his generosity, but Jim is a cornerstone of our SoWal community, working tirelessly behind the scenes to lift up those around him.
