The 30A Songwriters Festival returned to South Walton January 12-15, 2024, celebrating 15 years with a wide variety of talented artists on the schedule.
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Stinky’s Bait Shack is hosting the 14th Annual Swamp Writer Music Festival January 11-14, 2024.
Featuring local and regional favorites, the music festival extends over four days with performances by more than a dozen musicians taking the stage at the famed Bait Shack on West End 30A in Dune Allen Beach. The Swamp Writer Music Festival is free and open to the public. The Swamp Writer Music Festival is part of a year round commitment of supporting local musicians and rallying a community of music lovers.
The majestic grounds of Eden Gardens State Park has more than 370 camellias and many will be in bloom for the annual festival on Feb 10 from 10AM until 2PM.
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.
Helloooo 2024! Let’s get started!
Live music lineup at North Beach Social:
Sundays 1-4: Wildlife Specials (1/14 Songwriters event)
Monday 9-5: 1/15 - Late Checkout Party 30A Songwriters festival - open to the public
Tuesdays 5-8: Salt Rock
Wednesdays: Paella at 6:30
Thursdays 5-8: Donnie Sundal
Fridays 5-8: Jared Herzog (1/5 - Gilleran's Island Band) (1-12 - Songwriters event)
The Sandestin Gumbo Festival takes place in The Village of Baytowne Wharf on Feb 23rd & 24th. The event is a beloved local winter tradition in South Walton, Florida. Featuring gumbo tasting throughout The Village as well as a bloody mary competition and live music. This year’s event is promising to serve up fun for everyone.
Visit SandestinGumboFestival.com for tickets and details, including a daily schedule of events and entertainment. Event will happen rain or shine.
Rinse off the old and welcome the new! South Walton Fire District will hold its 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day at Ed Walline Public Beach Access.
In-person sign-up starts at 11 a.m. at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar on January 1, 2024, which will be followed by a costume contest at 12 p.m., and the Plunge itself at 1 p.m.
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin has an impressive line-up of events for this holiday season.
Included this year are Grand Boulevard’s signature holiday celebrations, Coastal White Christmas Holiday Celebration and Hometown Parade, and numerous festive, family-friendly activities. These events are open to the public at no cost.
Bring the whole family to the Brunch Buffet with Santa at Old Florida Fish House on Saturday, December 16th from 10AM - 2PM. Enjoy all your breakfast favorites paired with hot cocoa with marshmallows and photos with Santa himself!
Purchasing tickets in advance is encouraged: Adults $29, Kids $14. To purchase tickets & learn more, visit oldfloridafishhouse.com.
Join Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort for an unforgettable holiday celebration on Saturday, December 16 from 3 - 6 p.m. at The Grand Lawn in The Grand Sandestin.
