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30A has something for everyone every month of the year! Come check out our festivals, half marathons & 5K runs, wine and food festivals, music and more!
JANUARY
January: 30A Songwriter Festival 250 performances. Venues all around South Walton. January 16-20, 2024 Â www.30asongwritersfestival.com
FEBRUARY
- 30A Wine Festival 4-day event featuring a special wine dinner, Bourbon, Beer & Butts event, and seminars. www.30awinefestival.com
- Sandestin Gumbo Festival Local businesses compete for who makes the best gumbo. www.sandestingumbofestival.com
MARCH
Seaside School Race Weekend This 3-day event kicks off with Taste of the Race, Race Expo, and Half Marathon & 5K Run. https://runseasidefl.com/weekend-events/race-day-information/
APRIL
- Sandestin Wine Festival 4-days of event seminars, dinners and tastings. www.sandestinwinefestival.com
- South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival 4-days of celebrity winemakers, chefs, and brew masters. www.sowalwine.com
- Art in the Dark – Transforms WaterColor into the perfect outdoor art festival venue Visit https://www.facebook.com/artintheparkwatercolor/ for details..
- 2024 Seabreeze Jazz Festival is April 24-27th in Panama City Beach, FL at the Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater. https://www.facebook.com/SeabreezeJazzFestival/
MAY
May is Art Month around 30A – https://culturalartsalliance.com/art-month/
- Art Month South Walton fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art, ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, Digital Graffiti Festival, Longleaf Writers Conference, Treasure Island at Emerald Coast Theatre Company,
- Digital Graffiti digital technologies with unique pieces of art to paint the white walls of Alys Beach. www.digitalgraffiti.com
JUNE
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin A premier sport-fishing tournament and big fish weigh-ins. www.fishecbc.com
JULY
Seaside 4th of July Parade Enjoy decorated bikes, golf carts, boats & dogs! Visit www.seasidefl.com/highlights for details.
Start bright and early with Bike Decorating Contest & Breakfast (7:30 AM North Barrett Square) followed by the bike parade (8:30 AM) and block party (8:30 -10:30 AM Western Green), July 4th Celebration – Rosemary Beach (rosemarybeachfl.org)
Annual Independence Day Celebration in Seaside with fun taking place throughout the day!See details below: Independence Day Celebration | Seaside (seasidefl.com)
Block party:
9AM: The REP performance
10AM: Huck & Lilly
10:45AM: Bike Decorating Contest
11:30AM: Hot dog Eating Contest (2 rounds)
- Kids round (12 and under)
- Adult round (13+)
Evening Festivities:
7PM: Sinfonia Gulf Coast Pops Concert
8:30PM: Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day in Alys Beach! Enjoy a live concert, performing from 6-9PM in the Amphitheatre with fireworks to follow,. Events – Alys Beach
AUGUST
Every Saturday– Seaside Farmers Market 9AM-1PMSeaside Farmers Market | SoWal.com
Every Sunday- Peddlers Pavillion Farmers Market 9AM-1PMPeddlers Pavilion Farmers Market | SoWal.com
Every Sunday-Grand Boulevard Lawn Games 5PM-8:30PMGrand Boulevard Lawn Games | SoWal.com
SEPTEMBER
- Sandestin Triathlon www.sandestintriathlon.com
- International Coastal Cleanup Day preservation and protection for our ocean, waves and beaches
- Shades Bar & Grill Love watching sports? We’ve got you covered! With more than 25 TV s https://shades30a.com/
- The Big Chill Enjoy the Jumbotron amazing food and drinks along with tons of shopping!The Big Chill on 30a, Formerly the Hub30a
- Perfect Hues: Baytowne Art & Food Fest browse a variety of artwork from local and regional artists, and savor bites from some of the area’s best restaurants and food trucks. The Village of Baytowne Wharf | SoWal.com
OCTOBER
- Harvest Food & Wine Festival A 3-day event offering the finest culinary & wine. www.dcwaf.org
- The Bloody Mary Festival unlimited tastes of the Emerald Coast’s most creative and innovative Bloody Marys, served by the finest restaurants and bars on the Panhandle.The Market Shops | Shopping, Restaurants and Nightlife | Local shopping, unique dining and entertainment.
- Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival Enjoy dozens and dozens of beer vendors and delectable food.Baytowne Beer Festival
- 30A Blue Crab Festival A 3-day celebration of the 30A lifestyle and local culinary favorite, Blue Crab. www.30acrabfest.com
- 30A Half Marathon & 5K: BBQ Festival This 3-day event starts with a BBQ and a Race Expo, and then finishes with the Race Day. www.30ahalf.com
- Eggs on the Beach EggHeads travel from all over the country to cook and compete for best tasting dish.About – Eggs on the Beach
NOVEMBER
- Rosemary Beach Uncorked the very best of food and wine Rosemary Beach has to offer with featured restaurants, wine tastings, and a rockin’ band performing live – http://rosemarybeachuncorked.com/
- 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Race Series offers two days of fun! With a 10K, 5K and 1 mile run/walk. 30A 10K
- November 1 & 2 | Located at WaterColor® Marina Park AmphitheaterGates Open At 5:45 PM | Films Begin At 7 PMThe 24th Annual Mountainfilm on Tour November 1 & 2 | Located at WaterColor® Marina Park AmphitheaterGates Open At 5:45 PM | Films Begin At 7 PMThe 24th Annual Mountainfilm on Tour | WaterColor Inn (watercolorresort.com)
- Rosemary Christmas Tree Lighting Don’t miss the excitement as we “turn on the town! Christmas Tree Lighting – Rosemary Beach (rosemarybeachfl.org)
- Flutterby Festival An arts, crafts and science festival celebrating the migration of the Monarch Butterfly. www.culturalartsalliance.com/events
- Seeing Red Wine Festival Four days of tastings, winemaker dinners and brunch. www.seeingredwinefestival.com
- Old Florida Holiday Market – Nov. & December – Watercolor will have dazzling lights, horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and more! www.facebook.com/WaterColorOldFloridaHoliday
DECEMBER
- Old Florida Holiday Market – Nov. & December – Watercolor will have dazzling lights, horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and more! www.facebook.com/WaterColorOldFloridaHoliday