Can’t Miss Winter Events on 30A
If you are visiting the beaches of 30A this winter, we highly recommend you check out some of the area’s most popular events! Each community along 30A is known for hosting unique events during each season. Some even carry on throughout the year due to the number of visitors who love coming each time they visit. When you stay at Adagio on 30A, you are just a short drive (or even walk) away from the different communities and winter events on 30A. This means that you can pick and choose different events to fill your vacation itinerary. We have listed some of our favorite events below!
Pro Tip: Check out local restaurants in the community where an event is taking place. This way you get to experience all of what the Scenic Highway has to offer.
Farmer’s Markets
If you have ever visited the area before, then you are most likely familiar with just how important farmer’s markets are to the towns of 30A. Local businesses and farmers host booths throughout a couple of the municipals. Rosemary Beach and Seaside both offer incredible markets that feature every product you can think of. Pickles, jams, coffee, and even jewelry and art! Most of the Farmer’s Markets last throughout the year. It is a great way to get to know the community you love to visit.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at Grand Boulevard
In the last few weeks of the Holiday season, Grand Boulevard hosts families and offers Horse-Drawn carriage rides. They happen on Friday and Saturday each week until the New Year and last from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. They also include crafts for the kids and a special appearance from local carolers. This could be your new favorite Christmas tradition!
Red Bar Jazz at Red Bar
Craving a delicious meal with some live music, good people, and an incredible atmosphere? Check out Red Bar, a famous restaurant along 30A with an incredible menu. Each night they offer live music from Red Bar Jazz. Their history of how they came to be is rooted deep throughout the area, and it is a place that locals and visitors both love to hang out and catch up! The band plays every night starting at 5:30 pm. This almost guarantees that you can stop in and catch at least one show.
30A Wine Fest
Potentially the most loved event on 30A is the Wine Festival! Hosted every year, this incredible event brings hundreds of locals and guests to Alys Beach. Here they offer an incredible assortment of wines, food, and entertainment. This year it is being held February 23-27, 2022, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Make sure to purchase your ticket beforehand as this is one of the winter events in 30A that is likely to sell out!