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July 2019
Guest Artist Series: Visual artist Robin Renee Hix to exhibit
Summer is the perfect time to present the cool works created by our good friend and professional Wimberley Texas photographer, Robin Hix. As our next featured artist, Robin’s new mixed media works will be on view and for sale in the Gallery. Robin’s signature style combines two loves: black and white photography and painting. She keeps this almost “lost” art alive creating intricate dynamic hand colored originals. Among other works, she will be exhibiting her new vintage bathing series; her…
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.
Find out more »Evening on the Edge of the Sea
Florida State University's Coastal and Marine Laboratory will host a series of "Edge of the Sea" presentations this summer. Come to learn about the wondrous sea life along the area's pristine shores and shallows. The evening kicks off with a brief overview of local ecology, followed by a short tour of the Lab and then walk the exposed tidal flats to see an array of fascinating creatures. The workshops, scheduled for July 13, 27, and August 10, 24 take place…
Find out more »Birds & Butterflies Program
Birds and Butterflies will be a talk about how to bring butterflies and birds to your yard and keep them coming back. The talk will be at the Eastpoint branch on Tuesday, July 16 at 1:30 pm.
Find out more »Turtle Talk
Come learn all about our nesting sea turtles and find out how you can help them! Members of the St. George Island Turtle Patrol team will be on hand to answer questions and give an update about sea turtle nests on the island. Get the chance to touch a sea turtle carapace, or look close-up at loggerhead sea turtle eggs. This air-conditioned event is a wonderful chance to learn more about sea turtles and is great for anyone visiting the…
Find out more »Full Moon Climb at the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle
The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle is hosting a Full Moon & Sunset Lighthouse Climb on Tuesday, July 16 from 7:30-10 pm. Visitors can climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast, Crooked River Lighthouse, to see breathtaking views of the bay with the sun setting and the full moon. For the July full moon climb we have exciting live music out of Tallahassee featuring Afro-Cuban drumming by Master Yazid along with several of his fellow…
Find out more »Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse
Watch the sun set and full moon rise from the top of the Cape St. George Lighthouse during the “Buck” full moon climb on Tuesday, July 16 from 8:30-10 pm. Light refreshments are served. Admission charge. The July full moon is called the Buck Moon because buck deer start growing velvety hair-covered antlers in July. Full Moon names are attributable to native American tribes, most notably the Algonquin, who named the moons to mark the changing seasons.
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 »Children’s Summer Programs
The libraries of Carrabelle and Eastpoint will host July activities for young children. The Florida Public Archaeology Network will host archaeology story time for kids suggested ages K-4 at the Carrabelle and Eastpoint Libraries on Thursday July 11 at 2 and 4 pm. The talk will show how every culture and people have always seen stories in the sky and will include a reading of Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter and hands-on activities. On Thursday, July 18, the…
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C-Quarters Youth Fishing Tournament
Kids from all over the South are invited to attend the 15th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament. Open to all kids 16 and younger. Registration is required on-site. Sponsored by C-Quarters Marina, Fish Florida Tag and local businesses. Friday evening, prior to Saturday's fishing day, all entries in the tournament must attend a Fishing Clinic taught by the Dock Master of C-Quarters Marina, Millard Collins.
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