taste of the beach

Each week, the team at 30afoodandwine.com will bring our followers three things for the weekend on 30a. In a nutshell, it might by a wine event, a “can’t miss” happy hour or a special culinary event for the serious food lover. We will also highlight numerous charities throughout the year through our “3 for 30A.”

Check back each week on Thursdays for our “3 for 30a”.

30a and South Walton is a happening place this weekend. October is behind us and with that comes Daylight Saving Time. Don’t forget to “fall back” one hour early Sunday morning at 2AM.

First up for the the weekend is the 7th Annual Taste of the Beach… Friday, October 31 – Taste of the Beach After Dark Gulf Place, Santa Rosa Beach 8pm – 10pm, $55 per person Tickets “Guests at the Taste of The Beach After Dark event will enjoy an unprecedented combination of food, signature cocktails and show beverage mixology. Gulf Place on 30A will provide a beautiful and stunning setting for this special event. Guests will enjoy enjoying magnificent cocktail concoctions, amazing local cuisine and spectacular desserts, all while enjoying live music and a mesmerizing ambiance!”

On Saturday, pack up the kids and head to the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center for their Fall Festival. Events run from 10Am to 3PM. Enjoy the spooky trail, crafts, food, games and more. For more information, please visit E.O Wilson Biophilia Center or call 850-835-1824

Cottages for Kids runs all week from Friday Oct 31st to Sunday November 9th. This is a free event and any and all donations benefit Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). Ever want to own your own castle or backyard hideaway? Come on out and bid at one of the area’s most unique fundraisers. Builders and designers will knock your socks off with their creations and they are sure to bring out the kid in all of us!