Posted on Tuesday, August 6, 2019
We still have plenty of warm summer days left so let’s not get ahead of ourselves. However, the fall season on the Emerald Coast comes along with a number of our favorite festivals. Popular events bring visitors from all over the country and tickets sell fast so mark your calendars for these fall favorites.
Gulf Place will host the 30A BBQ Festival on Friday, October 11th to kick off the 30A Half Marathon & 5K weekend. Attendees can enjoy BBQ from local restaurants and chefs while listening to live music by local favorite Heritage. Proceeds will benefit The Sonder Project and support their mission to end poverty.
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Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2019
We have a big year ahead of us! One of the best things about our area is that we have exciting festivities all year. The 2019 festival season is among us and this year will not disappoint. These upcoming events attract people from all over the country and they sell out fast so it’s wise to get your tickets fast.
The 30A Songwriters Festival is celebrating its 10th year and the lineup is better than ever! During January 18-21, over 195 songwriters will perform across 30 venues in South Walton. The long list of talented musicians includes Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Patty Griffin, Shawn Mullins, and Suzy Bogguss. The annual music festival
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Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Our sunny beaches in the Florida panhandle attract people from all over throughout the year. Being some of the top beaches in the country, we can see why many choose to vacation here. While we love the soft sand in our toes and that beautiful blue-green water, there is much to enjoy when we aren’t playing at the beach. Many plan their trips around the seasonal festivals we have so we thought we’d make a list of this year’s festival dates. Accommodations can be made at 30-A vacation rentals nearby to take advantage of the full events.
31st Annual Wine Festival – April 20th-23rd – One of the area’s top events includes 4 days of wine, food,
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Posted on Friday, July 19, 2013
Celebrating the 4th of July at the Beaches of South Walton was a fun-filled day despite the rain. Imagine one big beautiful beach surrounded by 16 small beach towns. Each one full with families looking for an unforgettable July 4th celebration!
For the first time the 4th of July events at Rosemary Beach and Seaside such as the Annual bike decorating contest, Seaside Parade, and the old fashioned barbeque were cancelled because of inclement weather. What’s a family looking for a festive 4th of July to do? If staying at the Beaches of South Walton….plenty!
Take a short trip to Grand Boulevard for an exciting 3D movie in
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Posted on Sunday, June 3, 2012
The Gulf Coast’s blue marlin season is upon us. June is the peak of the season. The perfect time for anglers from all over to gear up and head to the Panhandle for the catch of the year! Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in beautiful Destin, Florida is in on the action once again with the Annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic June 20-24. Ranked among the top 10 Big Money Tournaments in the world this event offers something for everyone. Anglers will gather their crew for four days of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and the chance to win big! With well over 1 million dollars awarded in 2011 you can see why Destin, Florida was once called
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Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
ArtsQuest Fine Arts & Music is back for the 24th year at Seaside! From May 11th through the 13th you can enjoy 3 days of live music and over 130 international artists filling downtown Seaside with intriguing exhibits. The Merchants of Seaside will provide delicious food and beverage options as well as kid activities to make this an event for the whole family. ArtsQuest introduces a new event to this year’s festival, “Songs on the Lawn”. Recently heard at the 30A Songwriters Festival, ArtsQuest presents David Ryan Harris and Michelle Malone to return to South Walton for a one night performance. The concert will take place outdoors at Ruskin Park
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