The Best Things to Do on 30A This Week – Aug 18-24
Beachside Fun All Week!
Beachside Fun All Week!
Photo credit: Emma Miner From coffee chats with rangers and midweek live music to wine walks, bubbly shopping strolls, family crafts, and soulful weekend performances, 30A is packed with ways to soak up the beachside vibe this week. Whether you’re in the mood for nature, tunes, or a toast, there’s something special waiting each day.
Gather in the park clubhouse for coffee and conversation with rangers about wildlife, nature, and conservation. A family-friendly program held monthly, it’s a perfect way to connect before exploring the preserve.
Coffee with a Ranger / Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. @ Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Enjoy a warm singer-songwriter set from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Settle in for easygoing tunes at Cowgirl Kitchen Market and Cafe in Blue Mountain Beach.
Kim Burke / Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ Cowgirl Kitchen Market & Cafe

Catch Nashville recording artist Stevie Monce live from 8 to 10 p.m. at Shades Bar and Grill, blending coastal charm with catchy, feel-good tunes.
Stevie Monce / Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ Shades Bar & Grill
Soak up vibrant energy and soulful sounds as Vanessa takes the stage from 4 to 8 p.m. at AJ’s Grayton Beach, perfect for a lively night with friends.
Vanessa Dawn Rodgers / Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ AJ’s Grayton Beach

Sip and stroll through six local merchants while enjoying wines, hors d’oeuvres, and live music. End the evening back at Shacks Art with dessert, more wine, and the lively Dancing Raffle.
Grayton Beach Wine Walk / Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ Shacks Art Grayton Beach
Enjoy complimentary champagne as you explore Baytowne Wharf’s shops from 5 to 7 p.m., blending bubbles, browsing, and a lively village vibe.
Bubbly Baytowne / Friday, August 22, 2025, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Kids can enjoy colorful face painting and hands-on crafts with Katlyn from Uniquely Clever at The Big Chill from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. And then, discover Spark Collection’s welded jewelry pop-up from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring custom 14K gold pieces crafted into bracelets, necklaces, and more.
Face Paint and Crafts with Uniquely Clever / Friday, August 22, 2025, from 5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. @ The Big Chill
Enjoy an evening of Latin American country music as singer-songwriter Jose Velazquez takes the stage at Old Florida Fish House from 5 to 9 p.m.
Jose Velazquez on the Lawn / Saturday, August 23, 2025, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Old Florida Fish House

Settle into an intimate evening of open jazz sessions from 6 to 10 p.m. as local musicians and jazz lovers join The Velvet Jazz Collective for spontaneous, soulful performances in Rosemary Beach. Browse upcoming performances and get your tickets here!
Sunday Groove Theory / Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ SOWAL House