Keep The 30A Fest Vibes Going All Summer Long
- May 22
- 2 min read
If you’re already counting down the days until the next 30A Songwriters Festival, we have good news: the music doesn’t stop in January.
This summer, the magic of the festival returns to the stage with the 30A Songwriters Festival Summer Series — four unforgettable evenings of live music, storytelling, and connection featuring artists from the beloved festival community.
Presented by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and Russell Carter Artist Management, the Songwriters Showcases are part of the “Sounds Like Summer” lineup at The Pavilion at Watersound® Town Center, bringing the spirit of 30A Fest to warm summer nights under the shade of the pavilion.
From June through August, music lovers can gather for intimate performances that capture everything fans love about the festival — incredible songwriting, authentic storytelling, unexpected discoveries, and that unmistakable feeling of community that happens when great songs bring people together.
Whether you’re a longtime festival regular or experiencing the 30A music community for the very first time, this series is your chance to soak in the festival vibes all summer long.
The 2026 30A Songwriters Summer Series Lineup
Thursday, June 18
30A Songwriters Showcase — Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves with Opener Wyatt Espalin
Thursday, July 2
30A Songwriters Showcase — Bob Schneider & Jill Andrews
Thursday, July 23
30A Songwriters Showcase — Cat Ridgeway Band with Opener Dailen Spencer
Thursday, August 13
30A Songwriters Showcase — Mindy Smith with Opener The Women of Kelly
Each evening features both opening acts and headlining performances, giving audiences the chance to reconnect with favorite artists while discovering new voices along the way — just like the festival itself.
And because this is summer on 30A, the atmosphere is just as memorable as the music:
Live performances under the covered pavilion
Up-close songwriter storytelling
Family-friendly outdoor fun
Easy parking and relaxed vibes
Food, drinks, lawn chairs, blankets, and friends encouraged
More Than Concerts — A Summer Full of Community
The Sounds of Summer series also includes family entertainment, theater performances, holiday celebrations, and community events happening throughout the season at The Pavilion at Watersound® Town Center:
June 4 — Kids Fair & Music
June 11 — Midsummer Night’s Dream
June 25 — ECTC Rising Stars
July 9 — Voices of Valor
July 16 — Christmas in July
July 30 — Pirate Who Learns to Say Please
August 6 — Neighborhood Fun Run
Together, the series creates a vibrant summer gathering place where art, music, and community come together week after week.
For festival fans, the Summer Series is more than a concert lineup — it’s a reminder of why we all keep coming back to the 30A Songwriters Festival year after year.
The stories. The songs. The surprise moments. The feeling of discovering an artist you’ll love forever.
And while these summer nights will keep the spirit alive, they’re also the perfect warm-up for the next festival experience coming January 15–18, 2027.
Until then, grab a chair, bring your people, and come enjoy the songs of summer.
WHERE:
The Pavilion at Watersound® Town Center
85 Origins Main Street, Watersound, FL 32461
COST:
FREE * FAMILY FRIENDLY * OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WHEN:
Thursdays, June 4 – August 13
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