The Market Shops will host its Ninth Annual Bloody Mary Festival, benefiting Habitat for Humanity Of Walton County, on Saturday, October 12. The annual event, powered by Step One Automotive Group, will feature unlimited tastes of South Walton’s most creative and innovative bloody marys, made with Distillery 98’s Half Shell Vodka, served by the area’s best restaurants, bars, and catering companies.    https://sowal.com/story/the-market-shops-9th-annual-bloody-mary-festival-oct-12 Read More

Camp Helen State Park Pumpkin Patch and Native Plant Sale The Friends of Camp Helen’s 9th Annual Pumpkin Patch officially opens Saturday, September 28 at 9am and will remain open daily from 9am-4pm throughout October.    https://sowal.com/story/camp-helen-state-park-pumpkin-patch-and-native-plant-sale-sep-28-oct-31 Read More

There’s perhaps no artist more synonymous with South Walton than Justin Gaffrey, whose richly textured paintings colorfully depict the area’s distinct coastal landscape and wildlife.    https://sowal.com/story/watercolor-inn-features-more-than-70-works-by-justin-gaffrey Read More

 Idyll Hounds Brewing Company’s signature event, Houndfest X, will take place Thursday – Saturday, September 26 – 28 with proceeds benefiting Alaqua Animal Refuge.    https://sowal.com/story/houndfest-x-benefit-for-alaqua-animal-refuge-sep-26-28 Read More

Grand Boulevard at Sandestin is presenting an exciting calendar of fall events to include a free DINO LIGHTWIRE performance, festivals for the entire family, Barktoberfest for the four-legged family member and Halloween on the BOOlevard where everyone gets into the spirit.    https://sowal.com/story/fall-event-line-up-at-grand-boulevard Read More

Keep Walton County Beautiful, a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful dedicated to preserving our county’s natural environment, is seeking volunteers for the International Coastal Cleanup® event on Saturday, September 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.    https://sowal.com/story/walton-county-international-coastal-cleanup-sep-21 Read More

Keeping you updated on all the happenings at Chef Jim Shirley’s establishments in SoWal. Nationally recognized restaurateur Chef Jim Shirley is owner of : THE GREAT SOUTHERN CAFÉ THE BAY NORTH BEACH SOCIAL FARM & FIRE    https://sowal.com/story/live-music-events-on-the-bay-at-north-beach Read More

School has started, we are over the peak-season hump and things are starting to slow down.  Our friends at Hibiscus say it’s a good time to offer some GOOD DEALS and an opportunity to WIN A WEEK’S STAY for when things really start to slow down. To start, they just lowered weekday rates across the board by about a third: a $40 to $120 per night savings. They also have an exclusive “Weekday Run of the House” deal for friends and past patrons where you can save as much as an additional $90/night. Save up to $165/night for weekday nights through September 20th.    https://sowal.com/story/hibiscus-coffee-and-guesthouse-in-grayton-beach-discounts-contest Read More

Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents an Evening with Alysha Umphress at Seagar’s Prime Steak & Seafood on Tuesday, September 17. Beginning at 5:30PM, the evening includes valet, champagne reception, multi-course dinner, wine, gratuity and performance. To view seating options and purchase tickets, visit sinfoniagulfcoast.org.    https://sowal.com/story/sinfonia-gulf-coast-cabaret-with-alysha-umphress-at-seagar%E2%80%99s-prime-steak-seafood-sep-17 Read More

Introducing The REP Theatre’s new Songwriter Workshop with Balder Saunders! This fall, ignite your creativity and master the art of songwriting with The REP’s Songwriter Workshop hosted by Balder Saunders on Wednesdays, September 4th – October 23rd from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll learn to craft compelling melodies, write evocative lyrics, and build songs that resonate. It’s the perfect way to share your work, receive feedback, and connect with fellow songwriters.    https://sowal.com/story/the-rep-theatres-songwriter-workshop-with-balder-saunders Read More