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Chautauqua Assembly offers free outdoor exhibits

Head over to Circle Drive and the Lakeyard in DeFuniak Springs Fri., Jan, 29 and Sat., Jan. 30 and enjoy live demonstrations and exhibits during the Chautauqua Assembly. Civil War Camp:  Visit the men and women of The Walton Guard who will welcome you to their camp and show you their life on the battlefield during the Civil War. Then, see the great “Battle Between the States” on Saturday, 12:30 pm, and again on Sunday at 1:30 pm!  Lake Yard....

Sk8 Deck-o art auction to raise funds for new skate park Feb. 20

Join the Walton Skate Society for an art auction / live music event as they raise money to build the new skate park in Santa Rosa Beah. You can buy a masterfully painted skate deck, paint your own, or simply groove to the Owsley Brothers while enjoying a nice snack. The event will be held on Feb. 20 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Trebeache’ in Redfish Village, Blue Mountain Beach. Local art legends, area VIPs, and guest artists from around...

Members only special event at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Jan. 23

Become a member of the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center, enjoy  special events. On Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016   the Center will showcase new educational animal ambassadors, two bobcats. Memberships start at $30/individual, $60/family. Members receive other special perks (depending on membership level) such as discounts on Biophilia summer camps, ability to rent rooms and meeting space, discounted merchandise, invites to special events, guided tours of Nokuse Plantation, and more. The event will be from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and...

American Roots concert series at Camp Helen State Park Jan. 9

Camp Helen State Park will be hosting a Saturday Americana Roots Music Concert series. The concerts will be held in the lodge from 6:30 – 8 p.m. beginning Saturday, January 9, 2016. The free concerts continue on Saturday, January 23, February 6, February 20, and March 5 with some of the best American roots musicians touring the country today. The concert series is hosted by Lucky Mud and sponsored by Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the Friends of Camp...

30A Songwriters Festival January 15 – 17, 2016

The 30A Songwriters Festival is known throughout the music community as a destination where writers who perform their own music, and performers who write their own songs, come together for an extended weekend to perform varied genres of music ranging from country, blues, folk, soul and Americana. For audiences, it’s a rare chance to connect with their favorite artists in a more intimate, informal setting. The event will be held at several venues in South Walton County along scenic Hwy. 30A. The 30A...

American Roots concert series at Camp Helen State Park

Camp Helen State Park will be hosting a Saturday Americana Roots Music Concert series. The concerts will be held in the lodge from 6:30 – 8 p.m. beginning Saturday, January 9, 2016. The free concerts continue on Saturday, January 23, February 6, February 20, and March 5 with some of the best American roots musicians touring the country today. The concert series is hosted by Lucky Mud and sponsored by Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the Friends of Camp...

South Walton Fire District Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 1

South Walton Fire District will once again host their 3rd Annual SWFD Polar Bear Plunge into the Gulf on New Year’s Day Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. The event will be held at the south end of CR393 at Ed Walline Park beach access. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and is a $20 donation. Registration forms can be found at http://www.swfd.org/polarbearplunge.php. There will be a costume contest with $50 prize, campfire, good food, and music on hand. “This charity fund...