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Kathryn J. Hardy and Dr. Johnny Savage at recent book signing. Lori Ceier/Walton Outdoors

Local writer pens biography on Choctawhatchee River legends

Folks that live along the Choctawhatchee River near Ebro, may know Dr. Johnny Savage; either from being one of his dental patients, launching their boat at John’s Little Acre, or eating at the Bruce Café, your paths have likely crossed. Most don’t know about the interesting life Savage has led, from starting his dental practice aboard the USS Glacier, to Atlanta, to being in the Georgia Legislature for 10 years. During his life in Atlanta and back to Ebro, Savage’s...

Burn ban in effect for Walton County

UPDATE: Burn ban has been lifted effective March 15, 2022 March 5, 2022 – Effective immediately, ALL of Walton County is under a burn ban starting today Saturday, March 5th. Discussion to continue the burn ban will be discussed at the Commission’s regularly scheduled BCC meeting on Tuesday. This ban includes ALL outdoor burning EXCEPT for authorized burns by Florida Forestry Service or for the cooking of food exclusively on a gas or charcoal grill. Anyone in violation of the...

Tractor parade and farmer’s market in DeFuniak Springs March 19

Main Street DeFuniak Springs will  off its 2022 farmer’s market season with a rare and restored tractor parade on Saturday, March 19, 2022. The events will be held on Baldwin Avenue in Downtown DeFuniak Springs, with the market starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by the tractor parade at 10:00 a.m. All vendors and tractors will be onsite until 12:00 p.m. Hosted weekly the Main Street Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. New this year, vendors...

Spring gardening workshop in Santa Rosa Beach Feb. 26

Join Cultivate Community Gardens on Sat., Feb. 26 for a workshop on spring gardening in Florida. Hear master gardener Bill Kuenstler at 10 a.m. in the Padgett Park community building at 810 J.D. Miller Road, Santa Rosa Beach. Enjoy a visit to the community garden after the presentation. Learn more about Cultivate Community Gardens at https://cultivatecommunitygardens.org/...

Home and Garden Show in DeFuniak Springs March 5

Join the Walton County Fair on Sat., March 5, 2022 at the Fairgrounds for the annual Home and Garden Show from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Vendors will be selling their crafts, homemade goods, art and garden goods. Entry is free, however the hosts are asking for canned food donations for local church pantries or a monetary donation to the Walton County Fair Association for those who wish to contribute. For more information, click here. Walton County Fairgrounds are located...

Down Home Street Festival in Bonifay March 19

Visit the Down Home Street Festival in Bonifay, FL. On Sat., March 19, 2022. The festival features crafts, pop-up shops, food trucks, kids zone, car show, live entertainment and more. The event will be held at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Veteran’s Blvd., Bonifay from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information go to https://www.downhomestreetfestival.com/ or call (850) 547-6155....

Washington County tree giveaway January 21

 SOUTHPORT, Fla. – To celebrate Florida Arbor Day, the Florida Forest Service will be giving away a variety of trees Friday at the Washington County Agriculture Center in Chipley. The free trees will be available starting at 9 a.m. and run while supplies last. Personnel will be located in the parking lot of the Agriculture Center with the following tree species available: flowering dogwood, red maple, sycamore, tulip poplar, Chickasaw plum, southern magnolia, live oak, Shumard oak and pecans. Bare...

Camellia festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 12

The annual Camellia Festival will be at Eden Gardens State Park on Feb 12, 2022 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. There will be educational booths along with live music by Earth Vibe. Summer Kitchen will be selling food near the pavilion. There will be air-layered and nursery grown camellias available for attendees to purchase during the event as well. Educational booths include: • Waxing camellias • Camellia air-layering and general culture information presented by Walton County Master Gardeners • Blacksmithing...