Coastal Culture Arts & Entertainment

May 2-3: Over 120 Artists Showcase Original Work Across 12 Categories

Grand Boulevard Town Center is thrilled to present ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, a premier juried art show celebrating its 38th anniversary this May. The two-day outdoor festival will feature more than 120 artists from across the country, offering an unparalleled opportunity to discover, view, and purchase original artwork in a variety of mediums.

Festival Details

• Dates: Saturday, May 2 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) & Sunday, May 3 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
• Location: Grand Boulevard Town Center
• Admission: $5–$10 suggested donation (benefits the Arts)
• Rain or Shine: Event proceeds regardless of weather

What to Expect

ArtsQuest showcases work across 12 categories, including Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oils & Acrylics, Original Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, and Works on Paper. The festival awards $10,000 in cash prizes to juried artists.

Beyond browsing and purchasing, visitors can enjoy live art demonstrations, continuous entertainment, a curated CAA member gallery, a Walton County student exhibit, and a special showcase from the CAA’s Prison Art program. Kids and families won’t want to miss ImagiNation: where kids rule, plus an interactive public art installation. A silent auction and full cash bar in Grand Park round out the weekend experience.

Plan Your Visit

Whether you’re an art collector, emerging artist, or simply looking for a vibrant community event, ArtsQuest offers something for everyone. Come early Saturday to beat the crowds, or enjoy a relaxed Sunday browse.

For more information, visit Cultural Arts Alliance Of Walton County or RSVP here.

Join us every Saturday in the Park from 9AM – 1PM for our Farmers’ Market! Open to the public at no charge.

Interested in becoming a GBFM vendor? Contact Diane at 850.499.4697.

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The 30A Songwriters Festival will celebrate its 15th year with performances on the main stage at presenting partner Grand Boulevard’s Town Center in Miramar Beach with headline performances by renowned artists JEFF TWEEDY, ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS, ROSANNE CASH and KT TUNSTALL. Visit the 30A Songwriter’s Festival website for more information.

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Featuring “Rock Around the Clock,” “At the Hop,” “River Deep, Mountain High,” and 25 more hits, The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns will have you bopping down memory lane and “Dancing in the Street!”

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Called “the funniest play Broadway has ever seen,” this classic murder mystery by award-winning Mischief is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania! This hilarious and unique show will have you laughing for days.

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Join Dog-Harmony’s annual Carnivale Dog Parade on North Lawn in Grand Boulevard. Dog-Harmony is a nonprofit organization in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and offers training classes, events and socials. This event will feature Gulf Coast gourmet from JC’s Gourmet, hot dogs served by the Residence Inn by Courtyard, as well as beer and wine offered for donations.

The $15 entry fee includes a professional digital photo of your doggie celebrity sponsored by Mills Photo Design and the chance to win fabulous prizes! Prizes will be awarded in two weight categories for Best Dressed, Most Creative, and Most Enthusiastic pups.

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Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winner is a deeply touching and funny play about three eccentric sisters from a small Southern town rocked by scandal when Babe, the youngest, shoots her husband. Humor and pathos abound as the sisters unite with an intense young lawyer to save Babe from a murder charge and overcome their family’s painful past.

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The Concert Truck is a traveling music venue that strengthens communities by redefining the concert experience and making live music accessible to everyone. Come savor the sounds of Sinfonia Gulf Coast along the Boulevard!

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Dog-Harmony presents the ninth annual, canine-only Easter egg hunt and social, “Doggie EGGstravaganza,” at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on Friday, March 29th! Each participant will receive a souvenir bag to collect eggs. People prizes and puppy treats will be hidden in colorful holiday eggs and scattered throughout the lawn. A $15 donation is encouraged for the pups wanting to participate in the canine egg hunt and receive professional photographs sponsored by Mills Photo Design.

• Two designated areas for pets over/under 25 pounds will be available and all dogs must be leashed.
• Guests will enjoy snacks courtesy of JC’s Gourmet, beer & wine, family-friendly games and great prizes.
• This event is presented as part of the Coastal Culture Series made possible by the Grand Boulevard Arts & Entertainment Program.
• Please no prong, choke or shock collars at the event.

Cheers to 10+ Years! Come celebrate the best in wine and food at our annual South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, benefiting the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation! A dazzling roster of dozens of celebrity winemakers, distillers, chefs and mixologists converge in South Walton, Florida to wine, dine, educate and entertain guests as part of the four-day celebration of wine during the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival held each April throughout Grand Boulevard.

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This show is “practically perfect in every way” for all ages and feels like a “jolly holiday” with friends and family.  Don’t miss this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious show that will lift your spirits and leave you feeling like you want to go “fly a kite!”

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