Taste of THE Beach
November 6-9
Many Beach Communities

Savor in the flavors, sights and sounds of Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast. Join us for this four day extravaganza that will include the Telluride Mountain Film Festival, the Seeing Red Wine Festival in Seaside, the "Winemaker & Shaker's" Dinners at restaurants such as Café Thirty-A, Fish Out of Water, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Winebar and Seagars Prime Steaks and Seafood. The Rosemary Jazz Brunch will feature champagne, light wines and the Green Hit Band surrounded by the sights of beautiful Rosemary Beach.

Mountain Film
on Tour
November 7-8, 7-10 p.m.
Marina Park, WaterColor

Mountain Film on Tour returns to the big screen with works by independent filmmakers celebrating community, adventure, culture and environmental preservation. An extension of Mountain Film-Telluride, Colorado's successful film festival, this celebration of all things outdoors features films on topics ranging from kayaking and fly-fishing to storytelling and naturalist tours.

Autumn Tides Month @
Silver Sands
Factory Stores
October 1-31
Miramar Beach

In October, when you present $300 in same-day receipts at shopper services, you will receive a limited edition "Autumn Tides" print by 2008 Artist of the Year, Donna Burgess. Meet Donna and have your print signed at the Artists Signing Reception at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, October 11 and October 25.

Back to Nature Festival
October 17-19
Multiple Communities

Enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities exploring the natural world of Beaches of South Walton. The Back to Nature Festival welcome party will kick off the fun with a performance of Native American flute music by Robin Horne and friends from Musical Echoes. Events include hiking through Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, bird-watching in the Sanctuary on Jolee Island at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, kayaking along Eastern Lake and Hogtown Bayou, a river safari with Wetlands Wilderness Adventures and more.