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.
by Kerri Parker | Mar 3, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Some say the South is all sweet tea and front porch stories, but if you’ve read F. Diane Pickett’s work, you know better. Her novels don’t just whisper Southern history—they grab you by the collar and drag you through the grit, grace, and downright fight of strong-willed women who refuse to be tamed. Today, we sit down with the legendary storyteller, preservationist, and force of nature herself—Diane Pickett. Diane is a woman who doesn’t just tell history—she shapes it.
by Kerri Parker | Mar 2, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Culinary Scene, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, 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.
by Kerri Parker | Feb 18, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Events, 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.
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.
by Kerri Parker | Feb 9, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Culinary Scene, Events, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
In this episode we’re talking about one of our absolute favorite traditions—the Seaside Race Weekend—and kicking it off with one of the best culinary events in Walton County, The Taste of the Race!
