Sunset and Full Moon Climb

The St. George Lighthouse Association invites the public to experience the magic of the full moon with a Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Light on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Event Highlights
• Sunset at 6:58 p.m.
• Moonrise at 7:10 p.m.

Climb Details
• Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Tickets: Tickets can be purchased beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Lighthouse Gift Shop. No advance reservations will be accepted.
• Cost: General Public – $10.00 per climber; SGLA Member – $7.00 per climber
• Payment: Cash and credit cards are accepted.
• Format: Fifteen-minute lighthouse climbs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Capacity: Each time slot is limited to 12 climbers to ensure safety and comfort.

Visitor Requirements
• All climbers must be at least 40 inches tall.
• For safety reasons, only children aged 13 and older may access the exterior catwalk.

Location – The Cape St. George Light is in Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island – End of Island Drive (off the bridge) at Gulf Beach Drive.

How to Participate
1. Arrive at Lighthouse Park and park in lots on either side of the park.
2. Visit the Gift Shop (opening at 6:30 p.m.) to purchase your climb ticket.
3. Proceed next door to the lighthouse tower and sign up with the lighthouse keeper for your preferred 15-minute climb time.
4. Prepare for an unforgettable experience of sweeping panoramic views of Gulf waters and island shores.

Weather Permitting – The Sunset and Full Moon Climb is weather permitting. In the event of inclement conditions, updates will be posted on the St. George Lighthouse, Museum & Gift Shop Facebook page.

About the Hunter’s Moon
The October full moon will be the “Hunter’s Moon”. The Hunter’s Moon is the first Full Moon after the Autumn Equinox. Traditionally, it follows the Harvest Moon and marked the time when tribes hunted and stored food to prepare for winter using the moon’s bright light to track game. Other names for the October Moon Falling Leaves Moon (Ojibwe), Drying Rice Moon (Creek), Migrating Moon (Creek) and Seed Fall Moon (Celts).