Annual Crooked River Park Fest

The Crooked River Lighthouse will host its 4th Annual Crooked River Park Fest on Saturday, February 7, in Carrabelle, FL. From 10 am–4 pm ET, visitors can enjoy an expanded Country “Super” Market with arts and crafts and food vendors, a car show from 10 am–2 pm, a fish and nature printing activity, and live music by The Waterbirds. Tower climbs, the Keeper’s House Museum with the 1894 Fresnel Lens, and delicious food will be available throughout the day. Admission is free. Admission and climb tickets are available online or in the gift shop.

The Country “Super” Market will feature regional arts and crafts, coastal décor, jewelry, bags, organic produce and eggs, grass-fed beef, locally roasted coffee, hot sauces, soaps, candles, balms, local books, tumblers, and baked treats such as artisan breads, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and candied nuts. From 10 am–2 pm, the car show will highlight classic, vintage, and custom vehicles with prizes and People’s Choice Awards, with participants from groups including the Forgotten Coast Cruisers and the Antique Automobile Club of America. The Waterbirds will perform aboard the Pirate Ship stage from 2-4 pm, bringing a lively mix of reggae, folk, jazz, rock, blues, and original music. Delicious food will be available from Mamaw’s Fresh Catch and LINK Sausage & Beer.

The Carrabelle Artist Association will offer a Fish and Nature Printing activity where participants can create nautical or nature-inspired artwork on rice paper, tea towels, or personal items. The cost is $20, including materials and instruction. Advance tickets are recommended and are available at the Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce, the lighthouse gift shop, or Ticketleap. For details or tickets, contact Marian Morris at 850‑294‑9664 or morrispottery@gmail.com.

For Park Fest, tower climbs will be available from 10 am – 5 pm for a special price of $5 for ages 13 and up. Current members climb free and children 12 and under climb free with an adult. Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. Climbers enjoy panoramic views from the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast. Guests can also enjoy free entry to the Keeper’s House Museum to explore several exhibits and the original 4th Order Fresnel Lens. Nautical gifts and souvenirs are for sale in the gift shop.