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ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival May 6- 9

Festival comes to Seaside with art and fun for the entire family The Cultural Arts Association of Walton County announces that the 2010 ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival will move to Seaside on Scenic Highway 30A. More than 100 artists, along with four stages of music, theater performances, KidZone and a Walton County student art exhibit. Visit culturalArtsAssociation.com or call 622-5970. Schedule of Events •    Thursday, May 6 | Back to Grayton Beach A gathering of friends, old and new, in...

Paddle your way around the Panhandle

  Kayaks an easy fit for anyone interested in outdoor fun     With the Gulf of Mexico, the Choctawhatchee Bay and numerous lakes, creeks and rivers in the area, kayaking is a popular sport in the Panhandle. And with little maintenance cost after purchase, kayaking can be enjoyed by most anyone. There are two basic configurations to choose from, the traditional cockpit style and the sit on top. In a variety of lengths, kayaks range from 8 – 20...

Celebrate Earth Day at Gulf Place April 17

Enjoy organic wine and live music Walk, bike, or ride to Gulf Place to enjoy an evening of green celebration Saturday, April 17th from 3 – 6 p.m., as the merchants of Gulf Place are celebrating Earth Day. Come, relax and indulge your senses with a free organic beer and wine tasting from Tree of Life, one of the area’s only distributors of these carefully crafted spirits. Listen to the sweet melodies of a local favorite, Kelsey Johnson and her newly – formed band, The...

Easter weekend brings free freshwater fishing to Florida

Cast a line into the creeks and rivers Sat. and Sun., it’s free! Both residents and nonresidents in Florida can fish in public fresh waters across the state without a license during the weekend of April 3 and 4. All other fishing rules apply. The Florida Legislature and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) designated the first full weekend in April each year to be Florida’s Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend. This year, that falls on Easter weekend. This is...

Where to find the Easter eggs in Walton County

Easter fun for everyone in Walton County April 3 Easter Egg Hunt and Car Show Location: Freeport Sports Complex 9:00 a.m. Car show begins at 9 a.m., followed by the arrival of the Easter Bunny at 10 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. Easter Explosion Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf – Sandestin 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A day of fun is planned for the entire family. Enjoy face painting, crafts and an inflatable fun zone all...

March for Misty 5K and 10K Fun Run and Family Day Mar. 27

Head up to Hammock Bay and help a local gal in need of support The March For Misty 5K and 10K Fun Run, walk, stroll will benefit Misty Williams, a young 32-year-old local woman who is battling stage 4 cancer. Activities will be held at Hammock Bay Lake Gazebo on March 27 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. A morning of family fun, camaraderie, will help this courageous woman fight for her life. All registration fees & donations will be a...