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30A Songwriters Festival 5.62.8
Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance ofWalton County and Russell Carter Artist Management, the 7th annual30A Songwriters Festival is presented by Visit South Walton.Past 30A Songwriters Festival headliners included Graham Nash, LeonRussell, Indigo Girls, Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, RodneyCrowell, The Bangles, Shawn Mullins, Sam Bush Band, Sara Watkins ofNickel Creek, Suzanne Vega, Jim Lauderdale, Mary Gauthier, JeffreySteele and Matthew Sweet. Every year, acclaimed songwriters likethese join a group of more than 150 talented artists from acrossthe country to share intimate moments with friends and fans alongFlorida's Scenic Highway 30A in South Walton along NorthwestFlorida's Gulf Coast.The three-day music festival features over 250 performances invenues ranging from intimate listening rooms to spacious outdooramphitheaters amid a backdrop of brilliant white sand beaches,turquoise waters and stunning architecture.Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles described the 2011 event as "a seriesof magical moments unfolding over the course of the long weekend –old friends reuniting, new friendships being born…Large audiencesand performers enjoying days and nights of music, storytelling bothpoignant and humorous, spontaneous jams, Southern hospitality,delicious food and wine.”Representing diverse styles ranging from folk and country to rockand alternative, the line-up always features nationally-acclaimedsongwriters and musicians including The Bangles, Rodney Crowell,Shawn Mullins, Matthew Sweet, Amy Ray of Indigo Girls and Fastballas well as David Wilcox, Steve Forbert, Mary Gauthier, Sam Bush,Randall Bramblett, Tommy Talton, Jeffrey Steele, Chely Wright,Chuck Cannon, Corey Smith, David Olney, Davin McCoy, Lori McKenna,Tommy Womack, Kevn Kinney, The Shadowboxers, Larkin Poe, EmilyLynch, Joseph Arthur, Matthew Mayfield, Rachel Platten, Callaghan,David Berkeley, Garrison Starr, Jeff Black, Joe Leathers, BenGlover, Billy Montana, Chas Sanford, Brian and Karyn White, GregBarnhill, Forrest Wi
30A Wine Festival 5.62.1
30A.com presents the ultimate guide to the 5thAnnual 30A Wine Festival in Alys Beach. This event is amust-experience venue for the vintner’s craft and the culinaryarts. This year, the 30A Wine Festival will support the Children’sVolunteer Health Network, a non-profit dedicated to providingaccess to health services for children in Walton and Okaloosacounties.
Sandestin Wine Festival 5.62.8
The 30th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival willtake place April 14- 17, 2016. The Sandestin Wine Festival has beennamed the “Best Annual Event” by Destin Magazine, and is known asthe Best event in the Visit South Walton Beaches Wine and FoodFestival area.The Sandestin Wine Festival at Baytowne Wharf brings an opportunityfor discovery. Four days of unique events open up a wide range ofexperiences from attending wine dinners with celebrity chefs,participating in preview events throughout the year, and takingpart in wine tastings that showcase hundreds of wines.Wine novices are able to learn more about wines and sample from acomprehensive selection in all varieties, styles, and price ranges.Wine aficionados enjoy meeting winemakers, asking detailedquestions, and acquiring hard to get selections. An added bonus isthe opportunity to immediately purchase your favorite selections atthe Retail Tent at a discounted rate. Everyone gets to enjoy thelive music, interactive experiences at the Culinary tents, andshops and dining of the Village of Baytowne Wharf.The 30th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival is sure to be a memorableevent. Stay tuned to the website and sign up for the newsletter tobe the first to know about special events and new activities. TheVillage of Baytowne Wharf is always open to the public. Even duringspecial events, guests are welcome to visit the shops andmerchants. Non drinking festival guests are welcome to attend theGrand Wine Tasting with their friends at no charge--they will notreceive a wristband.
