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Americana Concert Series at Camp Helen State Park March 4

Date/time: Saturday, March 4, 2017 – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Camp Helen State Park with Lucky Mud and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park present the Sarah Mac Band as the final concert in the series. Sarah Mac, Claire Swindell, and Charlie Vanture had been playing together for several years when they finally decided to officially name themselves and start booking shows in 2005. They have played many prestigious showcases and festivals such as South by Southwest & Suwanee Springfest...

Concert at Lakeyard Amphitheatre in DeFuniak Springs March 11

The Special Events Committee of the City of DeFuniak Springs are hosting a free concert on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Lake Yard Amphitheatre on Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs. The concert begins at 3 pm and will feature singer/guitarist Dwayne Langston. Langston brings both traditional and contemporary country music in his live appearances. His latest album, “Someplace I’d Rather Be,” is being played across the country and can be heard on I-tunes and Amazon. As always, this event...

Seaside School fundraiser, half marathon and 5K run Mar. 3-5

Get ready, set and race to help support the Seaside School. The three-day race weekend includes Taste of the Race pre-party on Friday, the Seaside School Race Expo on Saturday and culminates with the 15th annual Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Run on Sunday. Taste of the Race presented by Chef Emeril Lagasse and Visit South Walton on Friday, March 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Seaside’s Lyceum Hall. Participants can pick up packets enjoy cuisine from some...

Learn about life in St. Andrew Bay Feb. 16

What Lies Beneath? Weird, huge, tiny, delicious, poisonous, squiggly, puffy, sleek, beautiful, and sometimes downright ugly, a huge array of interesting creatures live beneath the surface of our magnificent St. Andrew Bay. The Friends of St. Andrews State Park will be hosting a talk by marine biologist Stephen Theberge on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Stephen Theberge will talk about the amazing diversity of life in St. Andrew Bay and offer suggestions on how we can help protect the...

Americana Concert Series at Camp Helen State Park Feb. 18

Date/time: Saturday, February 18, 2017 – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Camp Helen State Park with Lucky Mud and the Friends of Camp Helen Sate Park present Tom Kimmel as part of their Americana Concert Series. Singer, songwriter, entertainer, poet and teacher, Tom Kimmel is all of these things and more.  Since 1980 a dozen of Tom’s compositions have been recorded by a host of major artists, including Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, Joe Cocker, Art Garfunkel and Randy Travis. They’ve been featured...

Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 18

Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden Gardens State Park will host the Annual Camellia Festival February 18, 2017.  Visitors are invited to stroll through the gardens and enjoy camellia demonstrations and presentations.  Living History (re-enactors) will also be present on the grounds during the festival. Local food vendors; Dog man Du delicious hot dogs and Dovalina’s wood fired pizza will be available for purchase or pack a picnic lunch to enjoy. Camellias and other plants will be available for a...

Gras Fest in DeFuniak Springs Feb.4

Street fair, parade, food, and fun for the entire family will be on hand at the annual Gras Fest along the Lakeyard on Circle Drive in the DeFuniak Springs. The event will be held from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. with the parade starting at 3 p.m. Afterwards, the fun will continue at the after-party at 4C’s Barbeque, with live music and food. For more info, go to krewedeyak.org....

Explore a scenic hike between the springs on Econfina Creek

NOTE: Many of the recreation areas on Econfina Creek are currently closed due to hurricane damage. Call Northwest Florida Water Management District for specifics at (850) 539-5999. Econfina Creek Recreation Area is an outdoor enthusiast’s perfect destination. Paddling, hiking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, and hunting within 41,363 acres of public land managed by Northwest Florida Water Management District and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The area is chock full of exceptional spaces for families to enjoy a day exploring. One...