Florida's Forgotten Coast

Eastpoint Artisans Market
2021-12-18 09:00 - 14:00, 2021-12-04 09:00 - 14:00, 2021-11-20 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Eastpoint, Eastpoint, FL, 32328, United States
The Eastpoint Artisans Farmers Market is located on Highway 98 right next to Frost Pottery. This Eastpoint market is open on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 9 am – 2 pm. Get out and enjoy a cup of coffee, a freshly baked treat, and some shopping. Our local artisans will be there showing jewelry, fiber arts, photography, glass, furniture, silver, and much more. Stock up on locally grown produce, eggs, honey, jelly, bread, and in-season fruit and veggies.
Vendors are welcome, please call or text to confirm, space is limited (850) 851-7257.

Carrabelle Country Market
2021-12-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
This market at the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle features vendors from the community with perfect gifts and goodies. There is freshly roasted coffee, delicious baked goods including cinnamon rolls and artisan bread, gorgeous art and photography, handcrafted balms and soaps, fresh herbs, vegetable seeds, handmade goods, and craft items, produce, and exotic starter plants.
Guests can also visit the free Museum and browse inside the Lighthouse Gift Shop for unique nautical gifts. Also, shoppers have the unique opportunity to climb to the lighthouse’s top for a breathtaking view of the Bay.
New and returning vendors are always welcome. The cost to be a vendor is $10. For more information, contact 850-697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Open Mic Nights
2021-12-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-11-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastpoint Beer Company, 374 Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL, 32328, United States
Come on out and showcase your talent. Do you sing? Play an instrument? Want to share a story, or recite a poem? Feel free to use this as your opportunity! Also Happy House is from 5- Close! Catch an amazing sunset, while having a fresh craft beer, and NY Style Thin crust pizza!

Tuesday Trivia Nights at Eastpoint Beer Company
2021-12-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-12-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-11-30 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-11-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-11-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Eastpoint Beer Company, 374 Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL, 32328, United States
Join us for Tuesday Night Trivia, hosted by BullFrog, starting at 5:30pm. Happy Hour starts at 5, so get there early to make sure you’re all set and test your knowledge! We’ll see you there!

Bits and Pieces Mixed Media Art Class
2021-12-14, 2021-12-07, 2021-11-30, 2021-11-23, 2021-11-16 | Art of Glass, 128 C East Pine Avenue, St. George Island, 32328
Are you looking for something to do on St. George Island? Are you down on vacation? Do you need something for you & the kids to do while Dad is fishing? Or do you just want to visit your artistic side?
Let us help you find your inner artist at Art of Glass, with our 1 hr Bit & Pieces art classes! Just call ahead, we have 3 convenient classes held daily: 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
You pick your canvas glass and other media and create a work of art with your family and friends in a safe and clean setting. When it’s completed, we coat it in a clear epoxy resin and you can pick up your masterpiece the next day.
Great for parties, family get-togethers, or our BYOB girl’s night out classes. Bring something special home from your vacation that you can enjoy for years. Just call Devorah at Art of Glass to reserve your Bit and Pieces experience at 850-370-1019 or book online at www.SGIArtofGlass.com.
Flyer from Art of Glass, explanation of classes

Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts Holiday Concert
2021-12-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Apalachicola Trinity Episcopal Church, 79 6th Street, Apalachicola, FL, 32320, United States
The Ilse Newell 2022 Concert Season kicks of with holiday favorites in Christmas! Classical To Jazz! The concert features the Bay Area Choral Society under the direction of Dana Langford. Pianist Bob Malone, who plays keyboard and tours with John Fogarty in addition to being a studio pianist for Ringo Starr and Avril Lavigne, will be the accompanist for the concert. Tallahassee musician Rachel Hillman, singer/songwriter, and guitarist will perform with the BACS in the second half of the concert. Admission is $10. Open seating. Advance tickets are available at Eventbrite.com/Search Bay Area Choral Society. Covid protocols at the time of the concert will be observed.

Apalachicola Farmers Market
2021-12-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Mill Pond, 479 Market St, Apalachicola, 32320, United States
Located at the beautiful Millpond Pavilion at the end of Market Street, the Apalachicola Farmers Market offers local seafood, produce, honey, homemade breads, pies, and other regional specialties every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM in Apalachicola.

Carrabelle Country Farmer's Market
2021-12-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
With the holiday season approaching, the Crooked River Lighthouse is hosting a special Holiday Market on December 4 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Lighthouse Park, 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL. Wonderful blues duo, “Blues Meets Girl” will be performing live music during the market. The open-air market, at the foot of the lighthouse, features local vendors from the community with perfect gifts and goodies like gorgeous art and photography, handcrafted balms and soaps, handmade goods and craft items, freshly roasted coffee, delicious baked goods like cinnamon rolls and artisan bread, fresh herbs from the Lighthouse’s own garden and exotic starter plants. Special for this date, a vintage flea market has also been added.

In addition to the locally-made, hand-crafted goods, shoppers will be able to browse a little of everything from thrift-store worthy scores to high-end antiques. Vendors (new and returning) are welcome to bring their much-loved treasures to the market to find them a new home. The market welcomes an assortment of products such as home décor, furniture, vintage jewelry, music, antiques, tools, ceramics and kitchenware, books, art, toys, and gently used clothing. Items just need to be clean and in good condition.

The musical duo, Blues Meets Girl, is a collaboration of British Blues veteran Mr. Downchild and Texas-born singer/songwriter Kasimira. Together they weave their influences and experiences creating Down Home, Smokin’ Sexy Blues.

Guests can also visit the free Museum and browse inside the Lighthouse Gift Shop for unique nautical gifts. In addition, shoppers have the unique opportunity to climb to the top of the lighthouse for a breathtaking view of the Bay.

The Market is 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, carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com or www.crookedriverlighthouse.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Panhandle Players Present It's a Wonderful Life
2021-12-03 - 2021-12-05 | Chapman Auditorium, 155 Avenue E, Apalachicola, FL, 32320, United States
A Live Radio Play is based on the classic holiday movie with a clever twist thrown in: the story is staged as a live radio broadcast. Actors portray numerous characters, and sound effects are done through Foley artists. It’s a Wonderful Life is about the life of George Bailey, a generous and well-meaning man who has become too downcast and tired to continue living. It will take help from a lovable angel to show George what life would be like if he wasn’t born for George to have a change of heart and understand the true spirit of the holidays.

Cancelled: Lantern Making Workshop
2021-11-22 13:00 - 16:00 | C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
We are sorry to say this event has been canceled due to a medical emergency.

5th Annual Holiday Sip N’ Shop
2021-11-21 12:00 - 18:00 | St. George Island Lighthouse, 2B East Gulf Beach Drive, Eastpoint, 32328, United States
Join us at the Lighthouse Gift Shop on Sunday, November 21st from Noon-6:00pm for our 5th Annual Holiday Sip N’ Shop. ALL items will be on sale and the featured items will include unique jewelry, holiday cards, ornaments and décor, toys, games, puzzles, crafts from local artists and so much more! At least 20% off original price on ALL merchandise! Enjoy light refreshments all day and wine beginning at 4:00 pm. Get a jump on your Christmas shopping and support local!
The Cape St. George Lighthouse Gift Shop is located in St. George Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island, where Island Drive (the road off the bridge) ends at Gulf Beach Drive. Parking is available in lots at either side of the park.
The Gift Shop is part of the St. George Lighthouse Association, a non-profit organization. Monies earned are retained by the organization and used for Lighthouse expenses, operations, and programs.
For more information, please contact the Lighthouse Gift Shop at 850-927-7745.

Carrabelle History Museum: Right on Time Buck O'Neil and Black Baseball
2021-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting a fascinating history program entitled, “Right On Time: Buck O’Neil and Black Baseball”. This program features author, Wes Singletary and baseball aficionado, Josh Weaver and will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 10 am – 12 pm in the upstairs room at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL. Due to COVID precautions, seating will be limited. There is no charge for this event but reservations are required.
John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil was born in Carrabelle, FL on November 13, 1911. He became a famous first baseman and manager for the Kansas City Monarchs, a Negro Leagues team. In 1956 he joined the Chicago Cubs as one of the first African-American scouts in Major League Baseball. Then the first African-American coach in the Major Leagues in 1962. Buck also founded the Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO, and was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006.
The History Speaker Series programs are popular and due to COVID precautions, seating will be limited to 50 attendees. Reservations are required by emailing carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com. Masks are required. Seats will be spaced to allow for social distancing. Attendees are asked to follow all health guidelines including social distancing and sanitizing hands frequently. There is no fee for this program. Donations are gladly accepted to defray costs. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. For more information, contact 850-697-2141.

Carrabelle Country Farmer's Market
2021-11-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States

Sunset and Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse
2021-11-19 17:30 - 19:30 | St. George Island Lighthouse, 2B East Gulf Beach Drive, Eastpoint, 32328, United States
The November Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021. Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to view St. George Island, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Apalachicola bay under the evening sky.
The Sunset and Full Moon Climb will begin at 5:30 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m. Fifteen-minute time slots will be allotted for each group on a first-come, first-served basis. No advanced reservations will be taken. You will purchase your tickets in the gift shop and then sign up for your 15-minute time slot with the lighthouse keeper. Up to 12 persons are allowed in each 15-minute time slot. The gift shop will open at 5:00 pm to begin selling tickets.
Cost is $10.00 per climber for the general public and $7.00 for members of the St. George Lighthouse Association. Cash or credit card payments accepted. All climbers must be at least 40 inches tall to climb the tower and children must be age 13 and over to access the outside catwalk. For more information, please contact the Lighthouse Gift Shop at 850-927-7745.
The sun will set at 5:42 p.m. and the “Beaver” moon will rise at 6:00 p.m. on November 19th. The November full moon is called the Beaver Moon because at this time of year beavers are preparing for winter, and it is the time to set beaver traps to ensure a supply of warm winter furs before the swamps freeze over. Full Moon names are attributable to Native American tribes, most notably the Algonquin, who named the moons to mark the changing seasons.
The Cape St. George Light is located in St. George Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island, where Island Drive (the road off the bridge) ends at Gulf Beach Drive. Parking is available in lots at either side of the park.

Crooked River Lighthouse Full Moon Climb
2021-11-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting another one of its popular Full Moon Lighthouse Climbs on Friday, November 19, from 5-8 pm in Carrabelle, FL. Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to see the gorgeous natural surroundings of the St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the rising full moon. With cooler weather here, guests are invited to relax by the large, glowing fire pit and enjoy some delicious complimentary s’mores (weather permitting). Visitors can also enjoy hot chocolate on the front porch. The museum and gift shop will be open for browsing and shopping. Bring a chair and enjoy the evening.
The climb to the top of the tallest Forgotten Coast lighthouse rewards bold climbers with breathtaking views of the bay. The cost is $8 for adults and $3 for kids. All climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. Due to the popularity of the Full Moon Climbs, advance reservations are required for those who wish to climb the lighthouse tower during this event. Call 850-697-2732.
A limited number of climbers (max of 7) are allowed at one time. There will be a time limit for viewing from the top. Guests who would like a more leisurely climbing experience are welcome to enjoy one of the daytime climbs available every Wednesday through Sunday. Masks are welcome but not required.
Crooked River Lighthouse is located in Carrabelle, just west of the Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle. For more information, contact the Museum and Gift Shop at 850-697-2732, carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com, or https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
Photo Credit: David Stahler
