SoWal Comedy Fest returns Thursday, February 12 through Saturday, February 14, 2026, bringing three days of sharp, big-city stand-up to South Walton over Valentine’s weekend with more than a dozen performers — an ideal date-weekend escape built around intimate rooms, capped attendance, and unforgettable nights out.
After two straight years of sold-out crowds and sellout nights across the festival, early ticket purchase is strongly encouraged.
It's another exciting lineup and fantastic weekend of music and reverie at Stinky's Bait Shack and Stinky's Fish Camp in Santa Rosa Beach!
Alys Beach Crafted was created to celebrate the collaboration of talents that come together to enrich the 30A experience.
Mountainfilm on Tour marks its 25th year at WaterColor Marina Park, inspiring audiences with two nights of powerful outdoor film screenings on November 7 & 8, 2025.
Find more info and purchase tickets at https://www.watercolorresort.com/mountainfilm-on-tour.
The beloved Flutterby Festival, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, celebrates its 33rd year of the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through our area.
The 30th annual Festival of the Arts is set for October 25th & 26th - produced by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), is one of the Southeast’s premier juried art festivals.
Join beer lovers from here, there, and everywhere for samplings of local brews and merchants, and live music on the lawn as Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort presents the 16th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest on October 10th & 11th.
The Market Shops in Miramar Beach is hosting the 10th Annual Bloody Mary Festival, benefiting Habitat for Humanity Walton County, on Saturday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The annual event will feature unlimited tastes of South Walton’s most creative and innovative bloody marys, served by the area’s best eateries, bars, catering companies and new this year, a grocery store.
30A BBQ Festival returns to the North Lawn at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 7 with proceeds benefiting The Sonder Project.
Both general admission and VIP tickets can be purchased online at www.bit.ly/30ABBQ2025.
When is the best time to visit 30A?
SoWal insiders know that it's hard to beat fall days in South Walton with fewer visitors, cooler temps, and the busiest schedule of events of the year.
St. Joe Hospitality has assembled a legendary collection of hotels along Scenic 30A for your visits any time of the year. We share below the most recent offerings from our community website supporter: unforgettable experiences for fall events and activities.
