If there’s one event that puts Freeport on the map every fall, it’s Bayfest. Now in its 12th year, this annual festival has grown from a small community gathering into one of the most anticipated events on the Florida Panhandle’s fall calendar.

What is Bayfest?

Bayfest is Freeport’s signature outdoor festival — a full weekend of live music, local vendors, food trucks, arts and crafts, and enough small-town charm to remind you why you live here (or why you should).

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Walton County collective bargaining negotiations open to the public Thursday, May 21 at 10 AM at Fire Rescue Station 8.

Freeport’s city council cleared Walmart construction to begin, discussed e-bike rules, and approved a park vending ordinance at their April 23 meeting. All votes unanimous.

Walmart Clears Technical Review, E-Bike Rules and Park Vending Addressed

Freeport’s city council approved phased Marquis Way construction, directed staff to draft a park-use ordinance, and made mosquito Fly Balls available at City Hall at their March 26 meeting.

Phased Construction for Marquis Way and Private Park Use Regulation

Freeport’s city council approved over $90K in wastewater improvements, funded pedestrian bridge lighting, and set a 60-day sewer connection deadline at their March 10 meeting. All votes passed 5–0.

Sewer Upgrades, Bridge Lighting, and Strict Connection Deadlines

Freeport’s city council approved a $1M-saving sewer redesign, discussed a new north-south traffic corridor, and passed budget adjustments at their February 26 meeting. All items passed unanimously with no public comment.

$1M-Saving Sewer Redesign and New Traffic Corridor Discussions

Freeport’s city council approved a $370K water well contract and Hammock Bay’s 25th anniversary fireworks show at their February 10 meeting. No public comment.

Council Approves $370K Water Well Contract and Hammock Bay Fireworks Show