In DeFuniak Springs, calm isn’t just a feeling—it’s a rhythm. Morning mist curls over open fields, pine-scented air drifts through quiet trails, and the gentle hush invites both humans and dogs to slow down. It’s here, on 40 gently rolling acres, that Blake and Kelly Pilgreen have built something extraordinary: a family-owned home, a sanctuary for dogs, and a business that combines two complementary brands dedicated to canine well-being.
Once a month, Grammy-winning talent steps onto the historic Chautauqua Theater stage in DeFuniak Springs—and it’s only $20 to get in.
It’s called Tim Jackson’s Storytellers Tour, and it’s changing what Friday nights look like in Walton County.
There’s a little magic that happens when a town decides to throw open its doors and celebrate itself—and Freeport Night Out has that magic in spades. Last year, the green hummed with laughter, music, and the unmistakable feeling that something special was happening. This year, the Freeport Merchants Association is teaming up again with The Windmills at Hammock Bay and Props Brewery to make sure November 1 is a night to remember.
Taster tickets are on sale now for the 11th Annual Eggs on the Beach Big Green Egg Cooking Competition to be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seascape Towne Centre in Miramar Beach. Tasters will enjoy unlimited bites, and receive five votes
to vote for their favorites and award the 2025 People’s Choice Awards. Presented by Bay Breeze Patio, more than 20 cook teams will be serving delectable bites cooked on the Big Green Egg while raising funds for local nonprofits, including Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and Food For Thought.
Something delightfully spooky is drifting across Lake DeFuniak this Halloween. The HWY 331 Paddle Club is launching the first-ever Boo Paddle, an evening of costumed paddling, community spirit, and old-fashioned Halloween charm.
This November, the Gulf breeze will carry more than the scent of salt and pine. It will carry music—smooth, stirring, and alive. From November 6 through 8, 2025, South Walton will host the first annual SOWAL Jazz Fest, a three-night celebration of artistry and connection that promises to redefine what cultural experiences can look like along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A.
