Country Farmer’s Market in Carrabelle

The Crooked River Lighthouse will host their Country Farmers Market on Saturday, June 7, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm ET at the foot of Carrabelle’s historic lighthouse, followed by a Smartphone Photography Class at 1:00 pm. This outdoor market is the perfect opportunity to shop small and shop local for a variety of unique goods while supporting area vendors, artists, bakers, artisans and crafters. The lighthouse is located at 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL.

The Country Market features an ever changing variety of locally sourced and handcrafted items. Shoppers may find organic farm-fresh produce, artisan breads, delicious cinnamon rolls, grass-fed beef, handmade totes, assorted jellies, stunning art and decor, fresh eggs, batch-roasted coffee, locally handcrafted jewelry, balms and sprays, unique t-shirts, hot sauces, salsa, plants and more.

Immediately following the Market, a Smartphone Photography Class will be offered by Dave Stahler, a regular vendor at the Country Market. Dave has been a commercial and industrial photographer for over 40 years. He will share tips and tricks to get the best photos on a smartphone and will cover composition and outdoor landscape lighting, the two main ingredients of good photography with any camera.

Classes begin June 7 and will be held at Carrabelle’s lighthouse on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 1:00 pm, right after the Market. Each class will last about 90 minutes. Cost is $25 per person and includes time in the classroom as well as on location. Attendees will pay at the door. Participants can sign up at www.DavidStahler.com or by emailing David.Stahler@icloud.com.

While at the lighthouse, guests are invited to explore the free Keeper’s House Museum and Gift Shop, open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET. The museum features fascinating maritime history, including the lighthouse’s original historic Fresnel lens. The Gift Shop offers handcrafted items, jewelry, nautical and coastal art, souvenirs and keepsakes. For a small fee, visitors can also climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast for a breathtaking panoramic view of St. George Sound.

The Country Farmer’s Markets are held every 1^st, 3^rd and 5^th Saturday at the foot of Carrabelle’s lighthouse and are actively recruiting new and returning vendors. Vendors may sign up at any time. The cost to be a vendor is $10 a market. For more information, contact 850-697-2732