Every year, a sacred ritual unfolds in Walton County. It’s not marked by fireworks or televised drama. No champagne, no confetti, no televised ping-pong balls. No, it’s quieter than that. More exclusive. It’s the Beach Driving Permit Lottery.
Artist Sarah Page isn’t just painting walls—she’s helping define the visual soul of Walton County. Since setting down roots here, she’s been steadily transforming public spaces into places of beauty, memory, and meaning.
What if the most profound detour of your beach vacation… was a perfect circle? Not metaphorically. A literal, spring-fed, mathematically rare, perfectly round lake…hidden just off HWY 331.
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a picture-perfect lake meets small-town charm and a whole lotta fun… welcome to LakeFest 2025. This May 23rd and 24th, grab your crew, your paddleboard, your sense of adventure, and meet us at Chipley Park on Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs, right on the edge of one of the world’s only perfectly round spring-fed lakes.
Talented singer, organist, tour guide and church greeter Marie Hinson is a well-known face in DeFuniak Springs, where she has spent most of her life.
There’s something quietly powerful happening in DeFuniak Springs — and if you blink, you might miss it. But those who know, know: when the women of this town join forces, the ripple effects touch every corner of the community.
That’s why the third annual Fashion Show hosted by the Woman’s Club of DeFuniak Springs is more than just a fun afternoon at Café Nola — it’s a celebration of style, strength, and sisterhood.
