The Best Things to Do on 30A This Week – Oct 6-12
Coastal Happenings This Week!
Coastal Happenings This Week!
Photo credit: Emma Miner From elegant wine pairings and beachfront concerts to one-of-a-kind art exhibitions, this week on 30A is all about gathering, celebrating, and soaking up the creative spirit of the coast. Highlights include the Daniele Conterno Piemonte Wine Dinner, live performances by Styx and Fred Domulot, and the highly anticipated debut of Plaid Columns at Curate 30A, a bold new exhibition bringing mixed-media magic to Rosemary Beach.
Enjoy an elegant evening featuring the renowned wines of Italy’s Conterno family paired with Chef Mike Perry’s creative take on traditional Piemonte cuisine at Old Florida Fish House.
Daniele Conterno Wine Dinner / Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 6 p.m. @ Old Florida Fish House

Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz and soulful rhythms as Fred Domulot takes the stage at the Seaside Amphitheater. Bring your chairs, blankets, and friends for a relaxing night of live local music.
Sounds of Seaside: Fred Domulot / Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 6 p.m. @ Seaside Amphitheater
Raise a glass to Sandestin’s newest brews with a four-day festival featuring craft beer tastings, BBQ feasts, games, and live entertainment across the resort. The festivities kick off with a special Beer Dinner on Thursday, October 9.
Sandestin Beer Festival + Official Launch Celebration / Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 8 a.m. @ Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Experience the debut 30A exhibition from Plaid Columns, a celebrated mixed-media artist known for blending collage, photography, and bold color. Explore a new body of work inspired by architecture, rural charm, and coastal living — all showcased at Curate 30A in Rosemary Beach.
Plaid Columns: A New Chapter / Thursday–Sunday, October 9–12, 2025, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5 p.m.–9 p.m. @ Curate 30A Gallery, Rosemary Beach
Join fellow game lovers at the Coastal Branch Library for an afternoon of cards, board games, and friendly competition. Bring your favorite games or learn something new from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 9.
Coastal Library Game Day for Adults / Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. @ Coastal Branch Library

Experience a three-day beachfront music getaway in Miramar Beach featuring legendary performances by Styx, Loverboy, Cheap Trick, 38 Special, and more. Enjoy epic live shows, beach vibes, and special fan experiences from October 9–11.
Rockin In Paradise with Styx + Friends / Friday, October 10, 2025, from 6 p.m. @ Miramar Beach Regional Beach Access
Meet local author Arlon Jay Staggs at Sundog Books on Saturday, October 11, as he signs Leta Pearl’s Love Biscuits, a heartfelt Southern romcom inspired by true love, family, and a touch of small-town magic.
Arlon Jay Staggs Book Signing “Leta Pearl’s Love Biscuits” / Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. @ Sundog Books

Sip, savor, and celebrate as The Market Shops hosts the 10th Annual Bloody Mary Festival on Saturday, October 11. Enjoy unlimited tastings from top local restaurants, live music, food, games, and more, all benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Walton County.
10th Annual Bloody Mary Festival / Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Spend your Saturday evening immersed in soulful blues and rock as guitarist John Hart brings his signature sound to 30Avenue. Enjoy a night of smooth fingerpicking, heartfelt vocals, and electrifying energy from 6 to 9 p.m.
The John Hart Project / Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ 30Avenue

Enjoy an afternoon of live music, food, and community spirit as Porchfest returns to Watersound Origins on Sunday, October 12. Stroll the neighborhood, catch performances from local artists, and relax with friends from 3 to 6:30 p.m.
Watersound Origins Porchfest / Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ Watersound Origins