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June 2019
Mullet Toss
This event takes place on the second Saturday of June each year. The Mullet Toss is sponsored by The Blue Parrot for the benefit of local charities. Visitors and locals compete for prizes and bragging rights. There are prizes for the longest throws in the men's, women's and kids divisions. Located on the Blue Parrot Beach 10:00 AM until 5:00 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 »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 »Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s Field Trips
Explore your river and basin with us! Our volunteer-led eco-outings are fun and memorable. We hike and kayak in the spring and fall. We kayak year round. Group size is limited and registration is required. Trips are donation based. We will be paddling Graham Creek (put in and take out at same location off Hwy. 65). Trip will be about 2 hours in length – beginner to moderate paddle. Paddle trips and hikes are free to members. Donations are always…
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Full Moon Climb
Watch the sun set and full moon rise from the top of the Cape St. George Lighthouse on Monday, June 17 from 8:30-10 pm. Light refreshments are served. Admission charge. Contact Gift Shop at 850-927-7745 for reservations. The June full moon is called the Strawberry Moon because strawberry picking season reaches its peak around this time. 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 »Papermaking Workshop
The workshop will teach a bit of history about paper making and a simple way of making hand pressed paper from recycled cotton and previously used paper. For information call Marian Morris @ 850-294-9664 or email morrispottery@gmail.com.
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 »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 »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 »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…
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