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Coastal Art Showcase
The Carrabelle Artist Association (CAA) is pleased to present a group exhibition of new works at this spring’s Coastal Art Showcase. The Coastal Art Showcase will also proudly display the work of award winning artist, Beth Appleton as the Guest Artist. This colorful and fascinating exhibition highlights the vibrant arts community in the Carrabelle and Forgotten Coast area. The showcase opens Friday, April 6 and will run for four weekends, with a “Meet the Artists Reception” on Friday, April 13…
Find out more »PEARLS
A showcase of Apalachicola's shotgun and other historic houses to raise awareness of their history, simple beauty and usefulness for the creation of affordable housing throughout the month of April. All events are free and open to the public. For a detailed description of events visit http://saveourshotguns.org/events/pearls/ Photo credit: Beth Appleton
Find out more »Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta
It’s time once again for you to challenge your friends, your family, and your colleagues to build boats out of stuff that any normal person would take to the dump and enter them in the Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory. Boats can be as artistic or as whacky as you want to make them. Just build ‘em and they will float . . . more or less. We have 2 categories:…
Find out more »Bay-Friendly Landscaping
Thyme to start thinking about your yard and garden! Yard design and maintenance can have a big effect on neighborhood beauty and estuarine health. Participants in this class will learn about resources to help them transform their yard into a low maintenance bay-conscious landscape that attracts birds and wildlife. Following the discussion portion of the workshop participants will have the option to take home their own rain barrel. The class is free, but rain barrels are $25.00 per barrel, and…
Find out more »Bowery Station – Open Mic
This weekly event has been a mainstay in local entertainment for years, and has fostered the development of numerous performers as they gain their confidence and stage presence. All levels of talent are welcomed and appreciated.
Find out more »Oysters 101
Come learn about the famous bivalves of Apalachicola Bay! This class offered by the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve will teach you all about the role that oysters play in the health of Apalachicola Bay. After spending some time in the classroom, participants will get the chance to walk along an oyster bar, and look at its inhabitants under a microscope. This class is full of opportunities to learn more about the animals that live in our bay and along…
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Carrabelle Riverfront Festival
The Carrabelle Riverfront Festival is a two day festival to be held Friday, April 27 from 4 - 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m along the picturesque Carrabelle Harbor. This fabulous street festival features unusual and colorful arts & craft vendors, a Pet Parade, educational folk life and maritime exhibits and activities, fun children’s activities, a vintage car show, local seafood vendors and traditional fair foods, Tate’s Hell and Back 5K Run/ Walk, festive knee-slapping, boot-stomping music and amazing live…
Find out more »The Muscle Shoals Singer / Songwriter Series
The Muscle Shoals Singer / Songwriter Series at 8 pm. Hosted by Donny Lowery is Rio Carrabelle's newest continuing series. Muscle Shoals is known for recording many hit songs from the 1960s to today and the music from the area is often referred to as the "Muscle Shoals Sound"! Donny has more than 100 songs recorded by country artists!
Find out more »Tate’s Hell and Back 5k
Date & Time: April 28, 2018. Race starts at 8:00 am. Race Day registration and shirt/number pickup begins at 6:45 am. Course: Start at Carrabelle Christian Center at 142 River Road, just off 98 in Carrabelle, Run or Walk on River and Mill Road to Tate’s Hell State Forest and Back! Registration: Received before March 22 – Adults $20 and Youth $12 (under 18). Race Day (shirt not guaranteed) – Adults $25 and Youth $15 Shirts are adults sizes however…
Find out more »Apalachicola Farmers Market
Local seafood, produce, honey, homemade breads, pies, and other regional specialties offered every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM.
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