Festive Fall Events in South Walton

As summer crowds dwindle, the South Walton community gears up for a series of fall events showcasing our coastal beauty and festive spirit. From family friendly fall events to wine and food festivals in South Walton, these lively gatherings highlight local culture and cuisine. Ready to celebrate autumn in 30A?

From October through the holidays, you can catch live performances from Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s fall season! Get spooky with Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery or ring in the holidays with All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914…there’s a play or musical for every occasion.

Sip some Oktoberfest fun at 2024 Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival, the next best thing to Munich! On October 11th and 12th, you can sample more than 200 domestic and international craft beers at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. Chat with brewers, discover your next favorite beer, and top it all off with live music.

Have fun and give back this fall: mark your calendar for the South Walton Celebrity Golf Classic from October 31st through November 2nd. When you join the excitement at Hilton Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in beautiful Miramar Beach, you’ll also be supporting two local charities–the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center and Southern Cross Service Dogs.

Grab tickets for 30A movie nights under the stars at the 24th Annual Mountainfilm on Tour! Premiering November 1st and 2nd at the WaterColor® Marina Park Amphitheater, this outdoor 30A film festival showcases a captivating selection of documentary short films. Exploring everything from culture and the environment to outdoor adventure, they’re sure to inspire and move you.

The arrival of autumn is also the beginning of migration season. On November 10th, celebrate the monarch butterfly migration Walton County style at the annual Flutterby Arts Festival. Enjoy kids’ art activities, live performances, a butterfly parade, and more. Held at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission is free, and food and drinks are available for purchase.

When the cool breezes start to blow, you know the holidays aren’t far behind! Kick off the holiday season at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort's Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights event. Head to the charming Village of Baytowne Wharf on November 23 for an evening featuring more than 30 champagnes, delicious bites, and gorgeous holiday lights. Don't miss this magical moment!

Celebrating Thanksgiving on 30A? Lace-up your running shoes and join the 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Races on November 28 as runners, friends, and families participate in the 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run benefiting local charities.

Whether you’re a foodie, a cinephile, an athlete, or just an all-around lover of a good time, South Walton brings you the best ways to celebrate the change in seasons. Join the festivities and make it a November to remember.