Fall 2024 Social Calendar
SEPTEMBER
Rosemary Beach Farmers Market | Sundays from 9:00 to 1:00 | Pro Tip: arrive early to get the best pick of farm fresh vegetables, flowers, meats, and more.
College Football on The Big Chill Jumbotron | Saturdays, Starting September 7th | Twenty-five feet of college football under the covered pavilion, with easy access to drinks and snacks.
Alaqua Animore Weekend | September 20 - September 21 | A weekend benefitting Alaqua Animal Refuege, a private, nonprofit animal sanctuary. The weekend kicks off with an exclusive, intimate wine dinner prepared by Chef Michael Sichel, head chef and sommelier at Raw + Juicy. On Saturday, enjoy a family-friendly Bluegrass Bar Jam
International Coastal Cleanup Day | September 21 | Keep our beaches clean! Join in local coastal cleanups or tote a trash bag and gloves on your beach walk. On that note, we often bring a trash bag on walks to pick up trash around the community (beaches to 30A to Point Washington trails) clean!
46th Annual Destin Seafood Festival | September 27 - September 29th | Established in 1978 by the Destin Charter Boat Association Women’s Auxiliary, the Destin Seafood Festival kicks off the Destin Fishing Rodeo. Enjoy a seafood, music, arts, and community benefitting Destin Charter Boat Association, a local non-profit that focuses on, among many other initiatives, fisheries management.
Underpass Get Down | September 28 from 11:00 to 2:00 | Join Cultural Arts Alliance to celebrate the official opening of the long-awaited Inlet Beach Underpass!
Houndfest 10 | September 28 from 11:00 to 5:00 | Idyll Hounds Brewing Company celebrates their 10th Anniversary with Houndfest 2024. Enjoy live music, multiple beer releases, great food, guest breweries and more!
OCTOBER
Rosemary Beach Farmers Market | Sundays from 9:00 to 1:00 | Pro Tip: arrive early to get the best pick of farm fresh vegetables, flowers, meats, and more.
Oktoberfest at Havana Beach Rooftop Bar | October 3 from 11:00 to 9:00 | Enjoy the German tradition with a Havana flair.
Eden Gardens Fall Film Series | October 10, October 17, October 24 | A fun neighborhood tradition, Eden Gardens Fall Film Series includes three movies in the park.
Walton County Fair | October 14 - October 19 | A family-friendly, nostalgia-fueled fair at Walton County Fairgrounds.
Rosemary Beach Homeowners Weekend | October 14 | More details to come…
Rosemary Beach Trick or Treating & Monstrous Halloween Bash | October 26, 10:00 - 5:00 | Trick or treat with little ones through Rosemary Beach Town Center, enjoying the annual costume contest, pumpkin carving, and pumpkin decorating.
Harvest Wine & Food Festival | October 17 - October 20 | Four days of epicurean delights throughout WaterColor. Hosted by Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, Harvest Wine & Food Festival benefits children in need throughout Northwest Florida.
30A Halloween 5-Mile/5K Nighttime Run | October 19, 6:00 to 8:00 | A spooky nighttime race through Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.
Witches of South Walton Charity Ride | October 31, 7:00 AM | The witches ride in support of Children’s Volunteer Health Network for the 21st year. Dress to impress and don’t forget to decorate your bike for a fun, active way to kick off Halloween festivities.
NOVEMBER
Rosemary Beach Uncorked | November 2nd, 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Back for the 13th year featuring the very best of food and wine Rosemary Beach® has to offer.
IRONMAN Florida | November 2 | IRONMAN is back. Beginning at 6AM, participants will start the grueling race consisting of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bicycle ride and a 26.22 marathon run, raced in that order. Plan travel accordingly!
Seeing Red Wine Festival | November 7 - November 10 | Back for its 32nd year in Seaside, Seeing Red Wine Festival features grand and reserve tastings, live music, local cuisines, a themed brunch, vintners dinner, and more!
Moon Crush Avett Moon Experience | November 8 - November 10 | The Avett Brothers with guests Greensky Bluegrass, Band of Horses, Grace Potter, Shakey Graves, and more take the stage at Seascape for an unforgettable weekend of blues. Purchase tickets….
30A BBQ Festival | November 8 | Hosted by The Sonder Project, a local non-profit organization with a global impact, 30A BBQ Festival celebrates local grillmasters. Enjoy BBQ bites, refreshments, live music, and family fun. Purchase tickets….
Flutterby Arts Festival | November 10 | A beloved children’s arts festival back for its 32nd year at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center. Enjoy children's art activities, live music, theatre and dance performances, student art exhibits, a butterfly parade and more.
Alys Beach Crafted | November 13 - November 17 | Debuted in 2019, the weekend-long experience is back to celebrate crafted beverages, culinary experiences, artistry, and workmanship. Expect a weekend of thoughtful programming, culinary experiences, and spirits benefitting Cultural Arts Alliance. Purchase Tickets…
30A 10K | November 28 | 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Fun Run flat, scenic turkey trot from Rosemary Beach to The Big Chill. Followed by a mimosa and bloody mary bar on the front greens. Register…
Rosemary Beach Tree Lighting | November 29, 6:00 PM | The holiday season kicks off in Barett Square at 6:00 PM with Rosemary Beach’s annual tree lighting. Enjoy holiday shopping and seasonal refreshments, plus performances by Charles Dickens Carolers and carriage rides through town.
Breakfast with Santa at Rosemary Beach | November 30, 8:00 - 11:00 | Bring littles to Santa’s workshop for breakfast, photos with Santa, and a special goodie bag from Gigi’s! Proceeds benefit the South Walton Fire Department Angel Tree Program.
Alys in Winter Wonderland | November 29, 4:00 - 7:00 PM | Celebrate the season in Alys. More details to come…
Breakfast with Santa at Rosemary Beach | November 30, 8:00 - 11:00 | Bring littles to Santa’s workshop for breakfast, photos with Santa, and a special goodie bag from Gigi’s! Proceeds benefit the South Walton Fire Department Angel Tree Program.
Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market | November 30, 3:00 - 9:00 PM | The Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market holiday extravaganza is complete with snow, carriage rides, bonfires and s'mores, a festive winter market, and much more. This event is free and open to the public.
DECEMBER
Rosemary Beach Farmers Market | Sundays from 9:00 to 1:00 | Pro Tip: arrive early to get the best pick of farm fresh vegetables, flowers, meats, and more.
2024 Rosemary Beach Holiday Tour of Homes | December 7 | Join Rosemary Beach Realty and Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company for a guided walking tour of the town’s most beautiful and festive homes. Proceeds benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge and Caring and Sharing of South Walton.
Santa Photos & Smores | December 7 | Details to come…
Café Thirty-A Charity Christmas Ball | December 7, 6:00 - 10:00 PM | One of the few opportunities to indulge in black tie, Café Thirty-A’s annual Charity Christma Ball is a beloved event featuring a silent auction, raffle, drinks, and more. Proceeds benefit Caring and SHaring of South Walton.
Eden Gardens Christmas Candlelight Open House & Luminarias | December 7, 5:00 - 8:00 | A favorite local tradition, Eden Gardens comes alive with over 2000 luminaries and a candlelit open house.
Please be sure to confirm details as dates and times may change. And please let us know when you arrive in town, we look forward to seeing y’all!