Articles by SoWal Staff

Coastal White Christmas Arrives at Grand Boulevard Nov 22

Every year Grand Boulevard at Sandestin has an impressive line-up of events for the holiday season. Included this year are Grand Boulevard’s signature holiday celebrations, the popular Hometown Holiday Parade & Coastal White Christmas Holiday Celebration, and numerous festive, family-friendly activities. These events are open to the public at no cost.    https://sowal.com/story/coastal-white-christmas-arrives-at-grand-boulevard-nov-22 Read More



Eden Gardens Christmas Candlelight Open House Dec 7

Eden Gardens State Park will be decorated and illuminated for an evening that is a local holiday tradition full of warmth and cheer! Christmas at the Wesley House: Nov. 14th, 2024 – Jan. 6th, 2025 Christmas Candlelight Open House: Dec. 7th    https://sowal.com/story/eden-gardens-christmas-candlelight-open-house-dec-7 Read More

SoWal Insider's Guide to 30A Songwriters Festival 2025

The 30A Songwriters Festival returns to South Walton January 16-20, 2025, celebrating 16 years with a wide variety of talented artists on the schedule. Headliner performances are on the main stage at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach with performances by Melissa Etheridge, Amos Lee, The Jayhawks, The Devon Allman Project, Maggie Rose, and Secret Sisters.    https://sowal.com/story/sowal-insiders-guide-to-30a-songwriters-festival-2025 Read More


Alys Beach Crafted Is A SoWal Must Do Nov 13 – 17

Alys Beach Crafted is a jam-packed festival of the senses during November 13 – 17, 2024 in Alys Beach, Florida. Crafted invites you to gather with masters of food and drink and renowned craftspeople from around the country sharing the products of their crafts during weekend events: Makers Market, Firkin Fête, Spirited Seminar, Spirited Soirée, and Pickleball & Picklebacks.    https://sowal.com/story/alys-beach-crafted-is-a-sowal-must-do-nov-13-17 Read More

DwightFest at Gulf Place Dec 7-8: A Local Music Benefit

DwightFest, a non-profit 2-day music festival created for giving back to those who make our paradise possible, is set for Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8. Performances by Paul Thorn & Joanna Cotten + their bands, along with other 13 other acts are scheduled. Food trucks, beverage stations & merchandise will be onsite for your enjoyment.    https://sowal.com/story/dwightfest-at-gulf-place-dec-7-8-a-local-music-benefit Read More


Flutterby Arts Festival Nov 10

The beloved Flutterby Festival, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, celebrates its 32nd year of the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through our area with kid’s art activities, live performances, lawn games, a student art exhibit, curated professional artist market, a butterfly parade, science station, book nook and so much more!    https://sowal.com/story/flutterby-arts-festival-nov-10 Read More