OUTDOOR ACTIVITES:
EVERY 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY
Gulf Therapy – A Community Paddle Out
When:
Every 1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:00 am
Where:
Grayton Beach
Florida's Scenic Hwy 30A
Description:
Join the local surf and paddle board community for a morning dose of “Gulf Therapy.” Tackle mental health issues with a simple recipe – saltwater, sun, and sand. Paddle out with the community and start the weekend off right. Salt water is always healing, therapeutic, and the perfect solution for a balanced life.
This paddle out will start at the Western Lake boat launch in Grayton Beach, then head over to the Gulf where the beach connects. This way you can get comfortable paddling in the Gulf with support, or choose a mellow paddle in the lake. Adventure 30A will have paddle board rentals available for $10. If there are waves bring a surfboard!
EVERY SATURDAY
Paddle South Walton – Weekly Paddle Excursion @ South Walton
When:
Saturdays @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Where:
South Walton (Location changes)
Description:
This is a weekly paddle expedition open to anyone who would like to attend.
Location changes every Saturday, and participants must bring their own paddle board and gear.
Meet is at 8 o’clock sharp on Saturdays, and paddle departs location at 8:30 am returning to the starting location at 10:30 am.
Follow the Paddle South Walton Facebook page for details about locations and dates and other special announcements.
30A YOLO Bike Club – Excursion Ride
When:
Every Saturday @ 9:00am
Where:
YOLO Board + Bike | Gulf Place Town Center | 30A
Description:
Now in its third year, the 30A YOLO Bike & Beach Club brings together locals and visitors of all skill levels for a fun and laid-back exploration of South Walton’s natural habitats.
Group bike rides are free and take place every Saturday.
Participants meet at the YOLO Bike + Beach Store in Gulf Place at 8:45 a.m, depart at 9:00am, then ride through the trails of Point Washington State Forest. All skill levels and bike brands are welcome – “ride what ya got!”. Bikes are available for rent.
Happy Hour Paddle
When: Every Saturday 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Where: Tom's Landing
Description:
Join us for a Stand Up Paddleboard Adventure offering one of the only SUP Sunset trips in the area! The trip starts at our Paddle Hut Hideawa, located just 5 minutes north of Grayton Beach. Learn the basics in our calm secluded lagoon, then paddle down the canal and out into the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay and paddle to The Bay Restaurant for Happy Hour. Arrive at the area’s hottest new hang out via paddleboard and enjoy a cold beverage & appetizer and then paddle back enjoying the sunset and looking for dolphins dancing in the Bay.
Approximately a 45 minute paddle to the restaurant, we hang out there for about an hour, and paddle another 45 minutes back.
All gear, professional instruction, photography, and tour guide are provided for this 3 hour adventure. Food and beverages are optional and not included in price.
Please call directly to book for children age 8-12.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS:
South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival
When: April 26th-29th
Where: Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin
Description: A dazzling roster of dozens of celebrity winemakers, distillers, chefs, brew masters and entertainers converge in South Walton, Florida to wine, dine, educate and entertain guests as part of the four-day celebration of wine. Throughout the Town Center of Grand Boulevard, attendees enjoy such attractions as Spirits Row, Rosé All Day Garden, Savor South Walton Culinary Village, Nosh Pavilions, Tasting Seminars, Craft Beer & Spirits Jam, live entertainment and more than 800 wines poured by knowledgeable wine industry insiders.
This event is a major fundraiser for Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, which benefits children in need in Northwest Florida. For more info go to: http://www.SoWalWine.com
South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Fest : Craft & Spirits Jam
When: April 27th @ 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Grand Boulevard
Description: As part of the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, the Craft Beer & Spirits Jam will welcome some of the most recognized master distillers in the nation and celebrate the region’s diverse offering of craft beer. On Friday, April 27, Grand Boulevard’s Town Center will be transformed into a festival and live music venue with samples of the most coveted spirits and brews. Attendees who enjoy craft beer will delight in sampling some of the signature brews as well as seasonal and specialty beers. Along EATS Street, guests will be able to nibble on a smorgasbord of savory small plate menu items prepared by a range of award-winning restaurants, eateries and food trucks. All the delicious samples will be complemented by a live performance from Gurufish. This wildly popular band is renowned for their funk/pop explosion with an extra touch of glam. Combining unforgettable melodies fused with galvanizing grooves, Gurufish creates songs that make audiences want to groove.
Earth Day Festival
When: April 28th @ 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Description: Celebrate the Earth and Earth Day with the park and environmental organizations and agencies. There will be nature activities, games, animals, face painting and booths as well as music and fun.
An exciting part of the event is the participation in the #Trees4Earth campaign. With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day fast approaching in 2020, Trees for the Earth campaign was launched in 2016, with a goal to plant 7.8 billion trees worldwide by 2020—one for every person projected to be on Earth. The park and event attendees will be planting trees on park property as part of this campaign.
There will be tram rides to the beach and bikes, canoes, kayaks and paddle boards will also be available for rent. Park admission is free during the event.
13th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction
When: April 28th @ 1:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Grand Boulevard
Description: The 13th annual auction weekend kicks off on Friday, April 28 with 12 patron dinners, hosted in some of the most stunning homes and restaurants along the Emerald Coast, and is followed by a reserve wine tasting and live auction on Saturday afternoon. Patrons who attend the auction weekend will also be granted access to Sunday’s South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival also hosted throughout Grand Boulevard. Currently ranked #3 on the list of "Top Ten Wine Auctions in the U.S." by Wine Spectator Magazine, the Destin Charity Wine Auction connects wine enthusiasts with preeminent winemakers and chefs to help children in need in Northwest Florida.
Patron packages for the 13th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction are on sale now at www.dcwaf.org.
30Avenue Concert Series
When: Every Thursday & Friday @ 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: 30Avenue – On the Greens
Description: Enjoy great music with friends and family on the green at 30Avenue. There will be LIVE bands 6-9 pm every Thursday and Friday night!
FARMERS MARKETS:
Every Saturday @ Seaside & Grand Boulevard
Every Sunday @ Rosemary Beach
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