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Alaqua hosting Spring Bazaar and sneak peek of new location May 7

Join Alaqua at their new Welcome Center Courtyard for a Spring Bazaar — A Unique Marketplace on Sat., May 7 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. This ‘mega yard sale’ marketplace will have home décor, furniture, housewares, linens, high end clothing, jewelry, artwork, pet supplies, and more. The Spring Bazaar will be held at their new home, located at 155 Dugas Way, Freeport, FL 32439— 4.7 miles east of Freeport along Highway 20. Bring the family and make it a...

Chautauqua Vineyards Spring Festival April 23

Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery invite everyone to join them for a fun day in the sun on April 23, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. They will have between 50-60 art and craft vendors set up on the grounds for a variety of crafts, food, and live music. Free outdoor wine tastings will be available in the parking lot. Please remember to bring a valid form of ID to purchase alcohol. This event is family friendly. The winery will...

Think twice before choosing a mallard duckling as a pet

Outta the Woods: Ducks – more than they’re quacked up to be As Easter approaches, many parents buy mallard ducklings for their children.  We’ve done that for generations, but consequences have caught up with us. These ducks can live 10 years.  They might make nice pets while they are still small enough to fit in your hand, but when they become full-grown and the novelty wears off, people often grow tired of caring for them and decide to turn them...

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...