Spring Events on 30A
April-May 2024
As spring ushers in warmer temperatures, there are many fun things to do on the beaches of 30A. From family-friendly activities to indulgent culinary experiences, we've put together a guide to all the best events and happenings that will make your spring at the beach unforgettable!
Food & Wine Festivals
- The 37th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival is happening April 11-14, 2024. Get Tickets! The Sandestin Wine Festival has been named Destin Magazine's “Best Annual Event” and is known as the Best event in the Visit South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival area. It is the most established and continuously running wine festival on the Emerald Coast and has affectionately been called the “Kentucky Derby of Wine Festivals” because of its popularity and grandeur.
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South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, April 25-28: A dazzling roster of dozens of celebrity winemakers, distillers, chefs, and mixologists converge in South Walton to wine, dine, educate, and entertain guests during the four-day celebration of wine held each April throughout Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.
Make your plans to join us now and be prepared to sip more than 600 wines presented by knowledgeable wine industry insiders, savor delectable small bites from our Nosh Pavilions, led by the best restaurants South Walton has to offer and stroll the beautiful boulevard. Get Tickets!
10th Annual Cornhole Tournament
SATURDAY, APRIL 13th, 2024
in Rosemary Beach
Held during Autism Awareness Month, the 2024 Tournament benefits Rosemary Beach Foundation's Charitable Partners - Special Olympics - Florida (Walton County), South Walton Academy, and Westonwood Ranch. These organizations advocate for and serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
LIMITED TO 64 TEAMS OF 2 Players. Players must be 21+ years of age. Prize packages are awarded to the winning teams!
E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center On Safari Public Day
SATURDAY, APRIL 13th, 2024
Join the Biophilia Center for a Public Day, in partnership with the Bay County Audubon Society, on April 13th for their presentation of “On Safari” with Big Tom. Doors will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring presentations at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Don’t miss out on the excitement! Explore the exhibit hall, hang out with Turtle Bob in the Reptile Room, check out food trucks, and have a blast. Pay at the door. Admission: $10. Ages 4-12: $7. Bio-Members get in FREE!
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is a non-profit environmental education center located 6 miles west of 81 in Bruce and 4 miles east of 331 in Freeport on Highway 20. Learn more about the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center and join: eowilsoncenter.org.
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
Celebrating its 36th year, the event is planned for Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and presented by Grand Boulevard Town Center, ArtsQuest provides an opportunity to view and purchase original art from over 100 artists from around the country. Get More Info
ArtsQuest is a juried show that includes artists in the categories of Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oils & Acrylics, Original Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, and Works on Paper (Watercolor, Printmaking, Pastels, Pencils, Ink). ArtsQuest awards $10,000 in cash prizes. ArtsQuest is a rain-or-shine outdoor event. The festival is open to the public, and a $5 admission donation is requested.
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival at Grand Boulevard
Saturday, May 4: 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, May 5: 10 AM - 5 PM
Digital Graffiti
May 17-18, 2024 in Alys Beach
Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is an innovative and dynamic event celebrating the intersection of projection art and architecture.
The 17th Annual Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach festival, underwritten by The Alys Foundation, will be held May 17-18, 2024. Get Tickets >
During the event, international artists display their original digital art upon the white walls of Alys Beach, transforming the SoWal town into a vibrant canvas of motion, color, light, and fun! It draws digital artists from across the globe to explore how their fluid forms connect with people and architecture to create spontaneous and wondrous experiences. Get tickets and learn more at digitalgraffiti.com.
30A Foam Fest
May 10-11, 2024 held at 30Avenue
The highly anticipated Second Annual 30A Foam Fest is returning to South Walton for another round of craft beer celebration and revelry! Presented by 30Avenue and Idyll Hound Proper, this two-day extravaganza will showcase the finest offerings from beloved local craft breweries along the Emerald Coast and beyond. Guests can indulge in an extensive array of unique and exciting beers while enjoying live music performances, interactive games, wine, seltzer, photo booths, and a diverse selection of mouthwatering cuisine from 30Avenue restaurants.
This year's exciting new addition is the VIP Tickets, granting access to a private beer tour at Idyll Hounds Brewing Company, a decadent cocktail dinner crafted by Idyll Hound Proper, and incredible live music from acclaimed Nashville artists. This unforgettable experience promises ample indulgence for guests aged 21 and over, all while raising funds for The Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle.