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.    https://sowal.com/story/sandestin-gumbo-festival-feb-23-24 Read More

What: NYE in The Courtyard at Pescado: Pop Fizz Clink When: Sunday, December 31, 2023 Time: 8:00 pm Where: The Courtyard at Pescado    https://sowal.com/story/new-years-eve-and-first-day-happenings-in-sowal Read More

The Courtyard at Pescado, located on the ground floor of the Orleans Building in Rosemary Beach is hosting its January series of Chef’s Table Food Tasting Menu with Executive Chef John Engle. The Dinners will take place January 4, 11 and 18, 2024.  Make reservations and see menus for each dinner at: http://sevn.ly/x0IrXhXz    https://sowal.com/story/the-courtyard-at-pescado-hosting-three-chefs-table-dinners-in-january Read More

The British are coming! Sinfonia Gulf Coast “redefines the symphony experience” once again with Music of the Knights. This entertaining celebration of UK music legends is set for Saturday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach.    https://sowal.com/story/sinfonia-gulf-coast-presents-music-of-the-knights-jan-20 Read More

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.    https://sowal.com/story/holiday-happenings-at-sandestin-golf-and-beach-resort-and-hotel-effie Read More

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a Week of Holiday Cheer at Hilton Sandestin Golf Resort & Spa?    https://sowal.com/story/week-of-holiday-cheer-at-hilton-sandestin-dec-11-15 Read More

Join the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) in Destin for Concerts in the Village on Thursday Nights April 4 through June 6. The Florida Travel Guide named The Concerts in the Village as one of the “Top Ten Things to Do” in Northwest Florida. The Foundation presents annual concerts in a spring and summer series featuring a diverse genre of music suitable for all ages and families spanning four generations. National, regional and local musicians perform annually on the Dugas Stage.    https://sowal.com/story/mattie-kelly-arts-foundation-concerts-in-the-village-2024-schedule Read More

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.    https://sowal.com/story/10th-annual-polar-bear-plunge-jan-1 Read More

At the foot of the 331 bridge on the Choctawhatchee Bay, Chef Jim Shirley has built an emporium of fun, food, and entertainment on the shore! All in one spot in SoWal you’ll find something for everyone at North Beach Social, The Bay, and Farm & Fire.    https://sowal.com/story/december-events-live-music-at-the-bay-north-beach-social Read More