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HEADLINERS ANNOUNCED

✨We’re thrilled to welcome GILLIAN WELCH & DAVID RAWLINGS, DAWES, ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES, LARKIN POE, TOMMY EMMANUEL, BOOKER T. JONES, S.G. GOODMAN, and PAUL MCDONALD & THE MOURNING DOVES to the Grand Boulevard Town Center Main Stage in Miramar Beach! 

✨From January 15-18, 2027, the 18th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival promises another remarkable celebration of original music, storytelling, and artistic connection-and this year’s headliners truly embody that. 

✨Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and Russell Carter Artist Management, this iconic festival transforms the Gulf Coast into a music haven, presenting over 130 artists in more than 30 venues for a weekend packed with 300+ unforgettable performances.

️Tickets on sale at 30asongwritersfestival.com

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HEADLINERS ANNOUNCED 
 
✨We’re thrilled to welcome GILLIAN WELCH &amp; DAVID RAWLINGS, DAWES, ST. PAUL &amp; THE BROKEN BONES, LARKIN POE, TOMMY EMMANUEL, BOOKER T. JONES, S.G. GOODMAN, and PAUL MCDONALD &amp; THE MOURNING DOVES to the Grand Boulevard Town Center Main Stage in Miramar Beach! 
 
✨From January 15-18, 2027, the 18th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival promises another remarkable celebration of original music, storytelling, and artistic connection-and this year’s headliners truly embody that. 
 
✨Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and Russell Carter Artist Management, this iconic festival transforms the Gulf Coast into a music haven, presenting over 130 artists in more than 30 venues for a weekend packed with 300+ unforgettable performances. 
 
️Tickets on sale at 30asongwritersfestival.com 
 
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Early-Bird tickets are here!!

✨Take advantage of the discount and get your tickets NOW for the 18th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival on January 15-18, 2027.

✨This year’s lineup is on its way so STAY TUNED! This might be our favorite year yet ☺️

️ Tickets on sale at [URL]https://30aswf.freshtix.com/events/2027-30a-songwriters-festival[/URL]

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Early-Bird tickets are here!! 
 
✨Take advantage of the discount and get your tickets NOW for the 18th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival on January 15-18, 2027. 
 
✨This year’s lineup is on its way so STAY TUNED! This might be our favorite year yet ☺️ 
 
️ Tickets on sale at <a href="https://30aswf.freshtix.com/events/2027-30a-songwriters-festival" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">https://30aswf.freshtix.com/events/2027-30a-songwriters-festival</a> 
 
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30A Songwriters Festival Jan 15-18. Tickets!

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