One of our favorite things about living in South Walton is seeing the diverse range of people it attracts. Singles, families, and retirees make vital lives for themselves within the Seacrest community. And nothing attracts unique events like surf, sand, and sunny faces. Whether you love fashion, beer and wine, athletic achievement, or the simple thrill of a crowd, there’s an event for you in South Walton this fall.
Baytowne Beer Fest
The surf isn’t the only thing frothing at the Baytowne Beer Fest. Savor flavorful beer at Sandestin’s 9th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival on October 14-15th. They’ll be serving up specialty beers, handing out samples of international craft beers, and amping up the live music while festival-goers learn about their favorite lagers, ales, porters, and malts.
Seeing Red Wine Festival
With 26 years of class and charity under their belt, Seaside has the Seeing Red Wine Festival is down to a science. Attend one of the most anticipated events of the season, named one of the “Top 10 Can’t Miss Wine Festivals” by Fodor’s Travel. From November 3rd-6th, guests will indulge in reserve wine tastings, enjoy expertly paired wines with Seaside’s best local brunch and dinner fare, and hear featured winemakers discuss their craft. The best part? 100% of the proceeds benefit the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation.
30A Half Marathon and 5K
Do you love nothing more than that runner’s high? Take your training to a new level for the 30A Half Marathon and 5K. Run through 13.1 miles of rolling sand dunes, scenic trees and flowers, and the fun local restaurants, shops, and galleries that make 30A so unique. Hit the beach with a little help from our Seacrest Runner’s Guide, then lace up your sneakers for the 30A race on October 21st-23rd.
South Walton Fashion Week
This sprawling annual event is high fashion and high fun. Spread across all 16 beach neighborhoods in South Walton, South Walton Fashion Week takes inspiration from the vast creativity of the 30A community. Featuring rising designers and models from across the country, as well as local designers who offer a fresh twist on the latest fashions, the event offers runway shows, retail shopping, trunk shows, and parties with the best dressed guests in the state of Florida. Purchase tickets for a single event or indulge in full fashion fun on October 5-8th.
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