The Best Things to Do on 30A This Week – Apr 27-May 3
Art, music, and coastal fun fill the week!
Art, music, and coastal fun fill the week!
Sunday shopping and sips at Shacks Art Grayton Beach. Photo credit: @whit.jpg_ From live music and candlelit throwbacks to art markets, Derby style, fishing, and local fundraisers, 30A has a little bit of everything happening this week. Here’s a look at some of the best events to catch along the coast from April 29 through May 3.
Gage Cowart brings his raw vocals, real-life lyrics, and road-tested Red Dirt country sound to Peddlers Pavilion. Catch him live on Wednesday, April 29, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Gage Cowart / Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. @ Peddlers Pavilion
String Theory brings a smooth mix of classic rock, modern rock, pop favorites, and easy listening tunes to The Big Chill. Settle in with drinks, friends, and live music on Thursday, April 30, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
String Theory / Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. @ The Big Chill

Midnight Mixtape reimagines iconic ’90s favorites in an intimate unplugged performance surrounded by glowing candlelight. Expect rich harmonies, acoustic arrangements, and a nostalgic date-night-worthy show on Thursday, April 30, starting at 6:20 p.m.
Unplugged 90’s By Candlelight w/ Midnight Mixtape @ SOWAL House
Bring your favorite pet photo to life during a creative paint night at Idyll Hounds Brewery. Tickets include a pre-sketched canvas of your furry friend and all supplies for a relaxed, pet-loving evening on Thursday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m.
Paint your pet / Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. @ Idyll Hounds Brewery
Explore more than 300 boats at Sunset Isle Yacht Club from May 1 to 3, with exhibitors, marine dealers, Half Hitch seminars, and family-friendly fun throughout the show. General admission is $15 for one day, platinum three-day admission is $25, military admission is $5 with valid ID, and kids 12 and under enter free. To learn more, click here!
Emerald Coast Boat and Lifestyle Show / May 1-3, Okaloosa Island, Florida

The inaugural Battle of the Bayou brings a week of fishing, a Poker Run, and a festive weigh-in celebration to benefit Point Washington Medical Clinic. Anglers of all levels can compete for prizes, then enjoy food, live music, and community fun starting Friday, May 1, at 9 a.m.
Battle of the Bayou Fishing Tournament & Poker Run / Friday, May 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. @ Point Washington Medical Clinic

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival returns for its 38th year with more than 100 artists, live music, art demonstrations, student exhibits, and family-friendly activities. Browse and purchase original works across a wide range of mediums on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
38th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival / Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. @ Grand Boulevard
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival returns for its 38th year with more than 100 artists, live music, art demonstrations, student exhibits, and family-friendly activities. Browse and purchase original works across a wide range of mediums on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Baytowne’s 1st Annual – Run for the Roses / Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Browse local artists and makers at Shacks Art Grayton Beach while easing into Sunday with Bloody Marys, mimosas, and a laid-back market vibe. Stop by on Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.
Sunday Art Market / Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Shacks Art Grayton Beach