Freeport

Farmers Markets

by Kerri Parker | Mar 16, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, Walton & Beyond

In the heart of every small town, there is a place where life unfolds in its simplest, most essential form. A place where early risers set up their tents, where the scent of fresh herbs mingles with the warm spice of homemade candles, and where the sound of friendly conversation is as much a part of the morning as the sun cresting the horizon. The farmers market is more than just a place to buy vegetables and fresh bread—it is a gathering space, an incubator for businesses, and a driving force of local economic vitality.

Summit on the Circle

by Kerri Parker | Mar 2, 2025 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, Music Scene, Walton & Beyond

The UWF Historic Trust and Defuniak Landmarks are thrilled to announce the inaugural Summit on the Circle, a weekend-long event celebrating history, connection, conversation and Southern hospitality on the banks of beautiful Lake DeFuniak.

Celebrating Gladys Milton

by Kerri Parker | Feb 26, 2025 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond

Gladys Milton was a beloved midwife who delivered approximately 3,000 babies. She established the Milton Memorial Birthing Center in Flowersview, the first of its kind in Walton County.

Stinky’s Pompano Tournament

by Kerri Parker | Feb 18, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, Music Scene, Walton & Beyond

Get ready to cast your lines and raise a glass—Stinky’s Fish Camp is bringing back the biggest fishing showdown in Walton County! The 15th Annual Stinky’s Pompano Tournament kicks off with an epic celebration on March 29, 2025, at Stinky’s Bait Shack, setting the stage for five weeks of friendly competition from March 30 to May 4, 2025.

Westonwood Ranch Rodeo

by Kerri Parker | Feb 17, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Freeport, Walton & Beyond

The professionally sanctioned rodeo will benefit Westonwood Ranch, an organization whose mission and programs serve teens and young adults with Autism and related developmental disorders.