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ArtsQuest Arts and Music Festival May 10-12

The 25th annual ArtsQuest Arts and Music Festival will be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-12, 2013 at WaterColor Inn & Resort along the beautiful South Walton beaches. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, ArtsQuest weekend features 130 exhibiting artists, art workshops, live demonstrations, “ImagiNation – Where kids rule,” performing art, music, a culinary arts pavilion and more. One of the largest arts festivals in the Southeast, ArtsQuest attracts talented artists from around the country to participate...

Step back in time at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown

A simpler life preserved at historical park Ever wonder what it was like to live in Northwest Florida during the nineteenth and early twentieth century? Head over to explore the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown and step back in time. Eighteen historic buildings gathered from areas around the Apalachicola River and the Northwest Florida region, are arranged to replicate an idyllic farm community. Explore a schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, grist mill, post office, church, school and more all assembled in intricate...

Bluewater Bay Cultural Arts Fest comes to Niceville April 6

Bluewater Bay Marina Complex in Niceville is hosting their inaugural Bluewater Bay Cultural Arts Festival on April 6, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The event will feature local and regional artists, covering a large spectrum of art mediums including watercolors, glass art, custom skim boards and long boards, folk art, jewelry, photography and more.  The festival will also feature an outdoor classroom with artist demonstrations and workshops throughout the day. For more information visit www.bluewaterbaymarina.com, or contact Colleen Hinely...

Find the Easter Bunny and egg hunts in Walton March 30 and 31

Area family activities include Easter egg hunts, live music and more Mad Hatter tea party at Alys Beach March 30 Time: 10 a.m. to Noon in the Amphitheatre. Join Alys, the White Rabbit and the Mad Hatter for hat decorating in the courtyard at Fonville Press. The event is free and open to the public but hats are limited to the first 150 young guests. A suggested $5 donation will be accepted to benefit the Seaside Repertory Theatre. Purchase a...

Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast hosting Inaugural Rodeo April 5-6

Rodeo to be held at Freeport Sports Complex The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast is proud to announce their first rodeo. The rodeo will be held on April 5th and 6th at the Freeport Sports Complex at Hammock Bay in Freeport, Florida. This will be an exciting weekend filled with riding, roping, and racing from cowboys and cowgirls from all parts of the country. This is a sanctioned event produced by Mr. Bo Campbell, Executive Director of...

It’s A Spring Thing at Camp Helen State Park April 6

Interactive event fun for the entire family Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Camp Helen State Park and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park, Inc. present “IT’S A SPRING THING” a fun interactive event that promotes a variety of activities and resources available in the Bay County and Walton counties.  Food and refreshments will be available. Fees: Park entrance fees will be waived to participants. Contact: (850) 233-5059 for more information. :: MAP::...

7th Annual Grayton Beach Kids Fishing Tournament April 13

Time to catch some fish! The Seventh Annual CCA Kids Fishing Tournament will be held from 7 a.m. – noon on Saturday, April 13 at Grayton Beach. Sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association, this popular tournament is for boys and girls age 15 and under. The first 100 kids will be given their own rod and reel combo from Fish Florida, along with beach rod holders from Ferguson Waterworks, bait, and tackle donated from Yellowfin Ocean Sports. All participants shall...