Stand Up Comedy Festival February 14-17
Laugh your heart out at the Inaugural Sand Up Comedy Festival, February 14-17 2024. Join us for a hilarious weekend with over 20 top-notch touring comedians, playing at 4 incredible venues, all for a great cause. Venue Partners SOWAL House, Distillery 98, Grayton Beer Company, and Seaside Institute.
Tickets on sale NOW! https://www.sandupcomedyfest.com.
This event will benefit the SOWAL Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to empowering and uplifting emerging artists and filmmakers in Walton County and surrounding areas. Get ready to laugh out loud for a great cause!
30A Wine Festival Feb. 21-25
The 30A Wine Festival, underwritten by The Alys Foundation, returns to the beautiful community of Alys Beach for its 12th year: Wednesday, February 21 through Sunday, February 25, 2024. Cleanse your palate and prepare for five days of exquisite wines, delectable dishes, and beautiful surroundings.
The festival showcases renowned distillers, vintners, and culinary favorites over five days of celebration – a series of events and workshops where wine enthusiasts and bourbon lovers alike relish in the festivities within the captivating town of Alys Beach.
All proceeds from the festival benefit the Children’s Volunteer Health Network, a local charity that provides health services to uninsured or underinsured school children in Walton and Okaloosa Counties.
Learn more: 30awinefestival.com.
2024 30A Wine Festival Schedule
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6-9 p.m. – Wine Dinner at Caliza Restaurant
Thursday, Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m. – Oysters + Champagne
Thursday, Feb 22, 6-8 p.m. – Tapas & Tequila
Friday, Feb. 23, 5-6:30 p.m. – Mixology Seminar
Friday, Feb. 23, 6:30-9 p.m. – Bourbon, Beer & BUtts
Saturday, Feb. 24, 3:30-6:30 p.m. – Grand Tasting
Sunday, Feb. 25, 10 AM-12 p.m. – Gospel Brunch
Sunday, Feb. 25, 12 – 3 p.m. – Rose & Croquet
Pursue the Roux at the 35th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Fest February 24
Gumbo Anyone? This winter festival favorite is back for its 35th year at The Village of Baytowne Wharf on February. 24, 12-4 p.m.! Gulf Coast restaurants will compete for the title of ‘Best Gumbo on the Emerald Coast.” Vote for your favorite as the “People’s Choice” winner as celebrity judges deliberate over who will take home the top prize. The afternoon will also feature live music and children’s activities. Visit sandestingumbofestival.com for more information.
SeaLight Festival
The SeaLight Festival has made its debut at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach and runs through March 31, 2024, Thursday through Sunday from 5 – 10 p.m. The whimsical outdoor walk-through experience showcases over a thousand intricately designed Chinese lanterns and invites visitors of all ages to explore a luminous landscape inspired by Chinese mythology, astrology, and folklore. Attendees will be amazed as they traverse dazzling displays of colorful, festive lights and lanterns, including an animal kingdom, a sea world, and assorted family activities. Tickets are now available for purchase at sealightfestival.com. SeaLight Festival is a rain or shine event.
About SeaLight Festival
The SeaLight Festival is making its Florida debut following three consecutive years of sell-out runs in New York City, Atlanta and Washington D.C., where it welcomed more than 500,000 guests. Organizer of the Winter Lantern Festival and SeaLight Festival, Kaleido Arts & Entertainment Group is a company dedicated to promoting global cross-cultural communication.
Adventures in Alys March 4-April 1
Proudly presented by the Alys Foundation, Adventures in Alys, a completely original storytelling experience for children of all ages, takes place Monday & Thursday at 10 a.m., March 4 – April 1, in the Amphitheatre. Watch as The REP Theatre actors perform a masterfully improvised story based on audience suggestions.
The Repertory Theatre is Northwest Florida’s premier professional theatre company. Visit LoveTheRep.com for main stage performances and concerts throughout the year for music and theater lovers.
Alys Improv Hour March 6-April 3
Alys Improv Hour takes place Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Alys Beach Amphitheater, March 6 – April 3. Join The REP’s improv troupe, The Awkward Oxen, as they play improv games, and make up scenes and songs on the spot based on audience suggestions. Don’t worry, if you suffer from a bit of stage fright you’re free to hang out, watch and enjoy some laughs.
ECCAC Presents its Signature Gala & Golf Events March 8 and 10
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is putting on its annual signature Gala & Golf events this year March 8 and 10. The Gala features a cocktail hour starting at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Guests will enjoy dinner and live entertainment by the popular Will Thompson Band and DJ Chris Henson; exciting live auction by famed auctioneer Dawn Marie Kotsonis, also known as The Gavel Girl; as well as a featured guest speaker. The Gala proceeds benefit children by providing services at no cost to help identify, treat and support child victims in abusive situations.
The Golf Tournament, also to benefit ECCAC, will take place on Sunday, March 10, at Kelly Plantation Golf Club with registration and a cookout meal from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. to be
ready for a tournament shotgun start at noon. An Awards Ceremony will follow the tournament. The tournament cost is $400, which includes two tickets to the Gala. Gala tickets only are $250 per couple. Please make reservations online at eccac.org. Sponsorships are still available. Contact Lee Curtis at (850) 400-3488 or email Lee@eccac.org.
Mac & Cheese Festival at Destin Commons March 10
Join us at the Mac & Cheese Festival on Sunday, March 10 from noon – 3 p.m. benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. This family-friendly event will feature gourmet, chef-inspired twists on the South’s favorite comfort food. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-mac-and-cheese-festival-tickets-769177820567.
All proceeds from this event will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, which works in our community to promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence through its programs focused on academic success, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles.
Dust Off Your Boots and Get Ready to Rodeo! March 22-23
The 5th Annual Westonwood Ranch Pro Rodeo returns March 22-23 to the City of Freeport Sports Complex. The professionally sanctioned rodeo benefits Westonwood Ranch, an organization whose mission and programs serve teens and young adults with Autism and related developmental disorders.
Come watch some of the nation’s top cowgirls and cowboys compete. Contestants will compete in events including bareback riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, barrel racing, team roping and bull riding. Rodeo gates open at 6 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m.start each night. Come early to enjoy live pre-rodeo entertainment at 6:30 by David Gautreau, food vendors, a children’s inflatable play area and more! Tickets for the Westonwood Ranch PCA Rodeo are sold at the gate: $20 for adults; $15 for children 12 years and younger. Free admission for children ages 2 and under. No ticket presales. Want to become a business sponsor? Email admin@westonwood.org or visit westonwood.org.
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