Bringing you a world of arts and entertainment events.
Whether you’re choosing your favorite fresh produce at the Farmers’ Market, sampling the world’s finest wines at the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival or dancing the night away at a live performance in Grand Park, Grand Boulevard provides a plethora of opportunities to stimulate all your senses.
GRAND BOULEVARD
FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturdays, year-round | 9AM-1PM
Interested in becoming a GBFM vendor? Contact Diane at 850.499.4697.
THEATRE THURSDAYS
presented by Emerald Coast Theatre Company
June 1 – August 3 | 8PM | Pre-Show activites: 7PM
Open to the public at no charge
Join us in Grand Park on Thursday nights this summer for Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s presentation of a fun-for-all-ages adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” . Abrakadoodle offers a pre-show children’s activities 7-8PM. Bring your own chair or blanket.
BALLET AT TWILIGHT
presented by Northwest Florida Ballet
Saturday, June 24
Open to the public at no charge
Join us for an evening of classical ballet and contemporary dance featuring Northwest Florida Ballet and international guest artists in Grand Park. Some seating will be provided but we recommend you bring your own chair or blanket.
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
benefiting Dog-Harmony
Thursday, August 24 | 6-8PM
Open to the public at no charge
Dog-Harmony and Grand Boulevard invite you to bring your furry friend and join us in celebrating the sweet summertime in Grand Park with puppy & people treats and complimentary refreshments.
BEST OF THE EMERALD COAST
benefiting Junior League of the Emerald Coast
Saturday, October 21 | 6-9PM
The winners of EC Magazine’s Best of the Emerald Coast will be on display in the Town Center, showcasing their winning product, trade or service. Join us at the 18th annual event as we sample from the best restaurants, shopping and businesses on the Emerald Coast.
BARKTOBERFEST
benefiting Dog-Harmony
Thursday, October 26 | 5-7PM
Open to the public at no charge
Dog-Harmony and Grand Boulevard invite you to bring your furry friend and join us in celebrating all things Fall in Grand Park with puppy & people treats and complimentary refreshments.
HALLOWEEN ON THE BOOLEVARD
Tuesday, October 31 | 4-7PM
Open to the public at no charge
Children are invited to dress in their ghoulish best and trick-or-treat in the Town Center of Grand Boulevard and visit merchants for Halloween treats.
FESTIVAL OF TREES
benefiting more than a dozen local charities
Kickoff: November 21 | 4-6PM
Trees remain on display through December 25
Festival of Trees held annually in Grand Park, showcases uniquely decorated Christmas trees from area non-profits. The trees debut the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and remain in the park through Christmas for the public to enjoy and learn more about the missions of these organizations.
FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Saturdays | November 25 – December 16
Open to the public at no charge
Join us in Grand Park, at the Festival of Trees display as we offer free photos with Santa Claus every Saturday, 2-3PM. Our friends at Abrakadoodle will offer free, holiday arts and crafts.
SOUTH WALTON BEACHES
WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
benefiting Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation
SAVE THE DATE: April 26-29, 2018
A dazzling roster of dozens of celebrity winemakers, distillers, chefs, brew masters and entertainers converge in South Walton, Florida to wine, dine, educate and entertain guests as part of the four-day celebration of wine. Throughout the Town Center of Grand Boulevard, attendees enjoy such attractions as Spirits Row, Champagne Lane Tastings, Savor South Walton Culinary Village, Nosh Pavilions, Tasting Seminars, Craft Beer & Spirits Jam, live entertainment and more than 800 wines poured by knowledgeable wine industry insiders. For more info -> sowalwine.com
ARTSQUEST FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
benefiting The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County
SAVE THE DATE: May 12-13, 2018
Open to the public at no charge
An annual South Walton Mother’s Day tradition, ArtsQuest provides an opportunity to view and purchase original art from more than 200 artists in over a dozen mediums from around the country, while also enjoying live musical entertainment, ImagiNation (where kids rule) and student exhibits.
2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market
Saturdays | Year-Round
30A Songwriters Festival
benefiting The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County
January 13 – 16
Bakersfield Mist
presented by Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Thursdays – Sundays | January 26 – February 19
My Furry Valentine
benefiting Dog-Harmony
February 9
Purses with a Purpose
benefiting Shelter House
March 24 – 25
Doggie EGGstravaganza
benefiting Dog-Harmony
April 13
South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival
benefiting Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation
April 27 – 30
Cinco de Mayo Celebration with Cantina Laredo
May 5
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
An official Art Week South Walton event produced by Cultural Arts Alliance
May 13 – 14
Wag the Flag
benefiting Dog-Harmony
May 25
Theatre Thursdays
Presented by Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Thursdays | June 1 – August 3
Ballet at Twilight
Presented by Northwest Florida Ballet
June 24
Dog Days of Summer
benefiting Dog-Harmony
August 24
Giselle
presented by Northwest Florida Ballet
October 14
Best of the Emerald Coast
benefiting Junior League of the Emerald Coast
October 21
Barktoberfest Doggie Social
benefiting Dog-Harmony
October 26
Halloween on the BOOlevard
October 31
Holiday Lights on the Boulevard
November 18 – January 1
Festival of Trees
benefiting more than a dozen local charities
November 21 – December 25
Town Center Holiday Open House
November 21
Free Photos with Santa
Saturdays | November 25 – December 16