Upcoming Celebration Events in Walton County:
History Fair
2024
We are proud to present Walton County's History Fair being held this fall at the fairgrounds. Family friendly fun and events will be held all day long
Walton County Bicentennial Celebration
December 28, 2024
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Join us at the Walton County Bicentennial Celebration for a day filled with excitement! The event will kick off at 1:00 PM with a vibrant parade, followed by live music, local vendors, fun for the kids, and much more. The celebration will conclude at 5:30 PM with a spectacular fireworks display. Stay tuned for additional details on this historic event!
Celebration at the home of Brenda Rees
December 29, 2024
Walton County 200 Countdown Celebration honors the founding of Walton County, Dec. 29, 1824. Brenda Rees started countdown in 2004 to highlight historic day and begin countdown to 200th Birthday. Event held at home of Brenda Rees on Eastern Lake in South Walton.
Past celebration events that already took place in 2024:
Mayor's Ball Freeport
October 12th at 7pm 2024
The Freeport Mayor's Ball will be celebrating its 11th year in fundraising to help Freeport families in need, especially during the holiday season. The Freeport Town Planters Society is anon-profit organization that hosts this event along with the Mayor Russ Barley each year and is committed to the success of its community. Guests are encouraged to wear formal attire, women in dresses or gowns, men in suits or tuxedos. The evening will feature dinner and a cash bar, silent auction, live music and dancing.
BOBBY KEMP SR. HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 14, 2024 (All day)
City of Paxton Florida
Bobby Kemp Sr. known to many as "Papa Kemp" was born and raised in Walton County, Florida. Papa Kemp was a dedicated community leader and set an example for so many. He spent countless hours volunteering his time to his community, he served the City of Paxton as a City Council member for 45 years.
https://www.paxtonfl.net/community/page/bobby-kemp-sr-heritage-festival
Centennial Golf Tournament
August 17th 2024 Eagle Springs Golf Tournament and Celebration
Join us in celebrating a century of excellence at Eagle Springs Golf Course as we mark our 100th anniversary! The festivities kick-off with a golf tournament followed by the Centennial Celebration at 3:00 pm. This exciting event will feature live music, an array of food trucks, kids' activities, and a cornhole tournament. The day will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. We invite everyone to come and enjoy this memorable occasion with their families. Don't miss out on the fun at Eagle Springs Golf Course's 100th-anniversary celebration!
2024 Grit and Grace Performance
July 19-21, 2024 with Encore Performance July 26th
Florida Chautauqua Theatre, DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Grit & Grace, Inc., is more than a production...it's an, experience! We collect stories and legends about the people of Walton County. We secure a playwright to put the stories together, hire a director to direct the show, then audition local actors, singers, and musicians to help bring the stories to life; always keeping in mind that these are true stories about real people... family, friends, neighbors... passed down from generation to generation. Some of the stories may be sad or tragic, some serious, and some humorous. In preparing for each production we gather interested musicians who volunteer to play in the production and/or write the original music.
2024 DeFuniak Springs LakeFest
Friday, June 21st - Saturday, June 22nd, 2024
Chipley Park, Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs, Florida
LakeFest is an annual festival in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, celebrating safe, recreational activities for the entire family on the water and banks of beautiful Lake DeFuniak, one of the world’s rare, naturally round spring-fed lakes. The 2024 event is comprised of a fish fry, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, toy duck hunts, hilarious Cardboard Boat Races, and the thrill of watching hydro-flight athletes performing for the crowds. There will be live entertainment, waterslides, a dunking booth, and many other activities in the Kids Zone, a variety of food and merchandise vendors, educational vendors, and exhibits, and the 2024 LakeFest Car Show.
10th Annual Freeport Bayfest
November 2nd from 10am to 3pm
Hammock Trl E, Freeport, Florida 32439, United States
Join us for a fun-filled day of family entertainment at the
10th annual Freeport Bayfest!
Free Admission, Live Entertainment, Cooking Contest, Jeep Show, Children's Art Contest, Pony Rides, Mullet Toss, Children's Fun Zone and
Tons of Vendors!
District 2 Commissioner Danny Glidewell is commemorating Walton County’s Bicentennial Year with a series of History Fairs throughout the county.
The History Fair & Town Hall meetings will launch at the Old Schoolhouse in Eucheeanna on April 2.
The next stop will be at the Paxton Agricultural Center on April 15.
The next event will be held at the Darlington Community Center
on May 6.
Then the exhibit will head to the Bruce community at the Muscogee Center on May 21 before moving on to the Glendale Community Center on June 3.
For more information, visit Commissioner Glidewell’s office at 444 Triple G Road, DeFuniak Springs, FL, or call Commissioner's Aide Teresa Lowery at (850) 892-4020, lowteresa@co.walton.fl.us
2024 Florida Chautauqua Assembly
A Journey into Florida Pioneers: 200 Years in the Panhandle
March 14-17, 2024
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
There will be free entertainment and events around the lake yard! Additionally there will also be food trucks available for those who wish to purchase some local food delights.
Jubilee Celebrating Walton County's 200th Anniversary!
Sunday April 21st
Live Music all day 11am to 9pm
11am to 1pm About to Sweat
2pm to 5pm Wildlife Specials
6pm to 9pm Cousin Curtiss
Face Painting 12-4pm
@ North Beach Social
24200 US-331, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Walton County Bicentennial Open House
Friday, June 14th at 11AM