One last free afternoon of music, neighbors, and laid-back fun before summer arrives in full force

Before the beach crowds roll in and summer along 30A shifts into high gear, Locals Last Stand offers one more chance to gather, spread out a blanket, and soak up the easygoing spirit of spring.

Presented by Watersound, 30A’s Locals Last Stand returns Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center, located at 85 Origins Main Street in Inlet Beach, Florida.

Local food trucks and vendors will be on-site to provide refreshments.

Free and open to the public, the annual event has become a beloved local tradition — a relaxed afternoon built around live music, familiar faces, and the simple joy of being together outdoors before the season begins in earnest.

This year’s live music lineup includes Sammi Accola, Mike Whitty Band, and Dion Jones & the Neon Tears.

Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for an afternoon of community fun and live entertainment in the heart of Watersound Town Center. Whether you come for the music, the company, or just a few unhurried hours under the spring sky, the event is a fitting sendoff to the slower, sweeter days of May.

With its laid-back atmosphere and strong sense of local connection, Locals Last Stand continues to be 30A’s unofficial last hurrah before summer takes the stage.

Check out some stand-out moments from the previous editions of this family-friendly event:

For more info and updates, visit the event page on Facebook.