Get ready for a week of excitement on 30A! From live performances at the Baytowne Wednesday Night Concert Series to the 25th Annual Best of the Emerald Coast Awards, there’s something for everyone.

1. Catch unforgettable live performances under the stars. 

Take a seat, unwind, and savor live performances at the Baytowne Wednesday Night Concert Series. This series will showcase a diverse range of local and regional artists. This week’s concert by Below Alabama kicks off at 7 p.m. on the Events Plaza Stage.

Wednesday Night Concert Series: Below Alabama / Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf

2. Gather to celebrate excellence!

Join us to honor the victors of the 25th Annual Best of the Emerald Coast Awards, as chosen by Emerald Coast Magazine’s readers. This exclusive soirée promises live music, talented mural artists, delectable cuisine, refreshing drinks, and much more! Your attendance supports the Emerald Coast Autism Center.

Best of the Emerald Coast Winner’s Soireìe Benefiting Emerald Coast Autism Center / Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Grand Boulevard

3. An evening with Shakespeare: raise your glasses to the Bard!

Don’t miss The REP’s “An Audience With Will Shakespeare in a Pub,” a winner of the Holland Playwriting Award. Tickets are $40 ($32 for REP Members).

Professor Nother doubts Shakespeare’s authorship, and that’s when Will Shakespeare himself arrives to defend his legacy. Get to know the Bard, hear about his family, life on tour, and the Globe Theatre’s glory days. Meet Queen Elizabeth I, Christopher Marlowe, and Ned Alleyn in this interactive event with Shakespeare’s greatest hits, sonnets, and songs. No fourth wall here – we’re all in this together! Purchase your tickets HERE. You can also get a special discount by seeing all three Fall Play Series shows for just $85: “Frankenstein: The 3D Podcast,” “Bond: An Unauthorized Parody,” and “Your Bard.”

Your Bard / Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 7:30 p.m. onwards @ The REP Theatre

4. Spark your child’s creativity through this musical adventure of imagination and discovery.

Discover the magic of creativity in this enchanting new musical inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ beloved books: The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color. Composers Keelay Gipson and Sam Salmond bring these tales to life on stage, celebrating originality, self-expression, and the beauty of seeing beyond the ordinary. Click HERE to get tickets.

Dot Dot Dot / Friday, October 13, 2023, from 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. @ Mattie Kelly Arts Center Amphitheater

5. Savor tapas, tunes, and nature at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.

Don’t miss the Inaugural “Tapas & Tunes at Topsail” event on October 13 from 6 pm to 10 pm at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. This event supports the park and features a tapas competition among restaurants, live music, a silent auction, and more. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 on the day of the event. Sponsorship opportunities and restaurant participation spots are still available. Don’t miss a fantastic night in South Walton. Purchase tickets here.

Tapas & Tunes at Topsail / Friday, October 13, 2023, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

6. Savor unlimited bloody marys and more at The Market Shops this fall!

Prepare for a feast of flavors at The Market Shops! This autumn festival offers unlimited samples of hand-crafted bloody marys from the finest local eateries. With toppings ranging from grilled cheese to sushi and mixes from spicy to smoky, it’s a sip you won’t want to miss. Alongside the brunch beverages, enjoy local cuisine, craft brews, champagne, and boozy popsicles. The grand lawn hosts shopping, a cigar bar, a photo booth, live music, and live SEC football streaming. Learn more about this unique event HERE.

 The Market Shops Bloody Mary Festival @ Grand Boulevard / Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11 a.m. @ The Market Shops

7. Eggs, bites, and college football delights!

The 9th annual Big Green EggFest Cooking Competition is back at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach on Oct. 14. This event celebrates the mouthwatering creations cooked on the Big Green Egg and supports Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and Food For Thought. Attendees can enjoy unlimited bites, cast their votes, groove to live music, grab a drink at the cash bar, and even have a chance to win a Mini-Max Big Green Egg. As cook teams vie for votes, you can also catch top college football games at the tiki bar. For more information, visit eggsonthebeach.com or call 850-269-4666. Learn more about the event HERE.

Eggs on the Beach Cooking Competition / Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. @ Seascape Towne Centre

8. Fashion for a cause!

Caring & Sharing of South Walton’s Third Annual Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon, presented by Emerald Coast Hospice, takes place on October 15th at Monet Monet’s gardens in Grayton Beach from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The event features a fashion show with thrift store donations, available for purchase in a pop-up boutique. Guests will enjoy a seated lunch, complimentary drink, cash bar, photo booth, DJ, and a silent auction. Proceeds support the organization’s mission to provide assistance to those in need. Tickets are $65 and available at the Caring & Sharing Thrift Store. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Third Annual Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon / Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. @ Monet Monet

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