Stay on 30A for SoWal Wine Festival with Royal Destinations

Each spring, the South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival — known as SoWalWine — transforms Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach into one of the Southeast's premier food and wine destinations. Over four days, world-class winemakers, mixologists, celebrity chefs and enthusiastic guests gather for hundreds of wine tastings, culinary experiences, educational seminars and live entertainment against the backdrop of the Emerald Coast. Winemakers and Shakers kicks off the festivities with an intimate opening night celebration at Wine World in Destin, setting the tone for a weekend of exceptional pours and unforgettable moments — all benefiting the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation and children in need across Northwest Florida.

With Royal Destinations' collection of 30A vacation rentals just a short drive from the action, SoWalWine weekend is the perfect reason to plan your next Gulf Coast getaway.

SoWal Wine Festival Event Details (Bullet Points)

• Festival Dates: Annually each spring in April (April 23–26, 2026)
• Primary Location: Grand Boulevard Town Center, 585 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
• Winemakers and Shakers (Thursday, April 23 | 5–7PM) — opening night celebration at Wine World in Destin, FL featuring honored winemakers from top wineries worldwide
• Bitters, Brews and Bartenders (Friday, April 24) — cocktail competition, craft beer, live music and specialty cocktails from top regional bartenders
• VIP Wine Tasting (Friday, April 24) — exclusive VIP experience for discerning palates
• Grand Tasting (Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26) — over 600 wines available to taste plus access to the Savor South Walton Culinary Village, tasting seminars, Spirits Row and celebrity chefs
• Educational Tasting Seminars — first come, first served seating for 72; featuring wines and spirits typically not poured during the main event
• Live Music and Entertainment — singer-songwriters and live performances throughout the weekend
• Tickets: Available online at SoWalWine.com; prices increase April 1st
• Adults Only Event — wristband required to enter culinary village, pouring tents and seminar spaces
• Benefiting: Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation supporting children in need across Northwest Florida