30A Songwriters Festival 2024
Music makers merge for 15th annual coastal festival
Songs will swell from over 30 different venues throughout the Emerald Coast during the 15th annual 30A Songwriters Festival. From Jan. 12–15, more than 175 artists will perform at the largest gathering of nationally recognized songwriters performing in Walton County on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
The event, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and Russell Carter Artist Management, features songwriters from all walks of their careers including local performers, Nashville up-and-comers and artists who’ve performed at sold-out arenas.
The 2024 headliners — Jeff Tweedy, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Grace Potter, Rosanne Cash and KT Tunstall — will perform on the main stage at presenting partner Grand Boulevard’s Town Center in Miramar Beach.
Jeff Tweedy
The four-day event will transform bars, restaurants, patios, theaters, town halls, amphitheaters and more into music venues ranging from 100 to 6,000 seats. Attendees can download the 30A Songwriters Festival app or visit the website to view the artist lineup, schedule and venues.
“Music is the universal language that brings us together, and each year, I’m excited to see how attendees interact and engage with the music whether they come to see specific artists or are there seeking to discover new music,” said Jennifer Steele, executive director of the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County.
The festival is a main fundraiser for the CAA, with net proceeds supporting its mission to advance the arts in Walton County. CAA’s purpose is to enrich the community culturally and strengthen the presence of the arts.
David Ryan Harris. Photo by Lynn Crow
Additionally, the festival bolsters the local economy as attendees and music lovers travel from neighboring Northwest Florida towns and throughout the United States to hear the voices of current and past generations.
“If you’re coming from Tallahassee or anywhere in the North Florida region, it’s just a short drive down the road to experience world-class talent in such unique and intimate settings,” said Steele.
For travelers, Steele noted the option to include lodging packages for nearby hotels and resorts when purchasing festival tickets. She also encouraged attendees to purchase early as tickets tend to sell out.
Festival Weekend Passes are currently available. VIP tickets that include premium seating and complimentary gourmet food and drinks in the VIP tent on Saturday and Sunday afternoons are also available. For a full description of each ticket package, visit 30ASongWritersFestival.com.
Cultural Arts Alliance
105 Hogtown Bayou Lane, Santa Rosa Beach
(850) 622-5970 | CulturalArtsAlliance.com
Roberta Lee. Photo by Shelly Swanger Photography
