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Grand Opening of a New Exhibit on “Shipwrecks of Dog Island”
The Carrabelle History Museum is excited to announce the grand opening of a new exhibit on “Shipwrecks of Dog Island.” This Grand Opening Celebration will start on Wednesday, October 12 at 12 noon and run through December 10 at 6 pm. The exhibit will then become a permanent installation. There is no charge for admission…
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Special Exhibit: Honoring Native American Servicemen and Code Talkers
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is excited to announce a special exhibit honoring Native American Servicemen. This exhibit will open Tuesday, November 1 and will be on display at the museum until Saturday, November 26, 2022. November is National Native American Heritage Month, and the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum salutes their service and…
Bits and Pieces Mixed Media Art Class
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…
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Florida Seafood Festival
The Florida Seafood Festival is a two day event annually drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola in scenic Franklin County. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola river under the shady oaks of Apalachicola’s Battery Park. The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood…
4 events,
Carrabelle Country Market
Carrabelle Country Market
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.…
5 events,
Bits and Pieces Mixed Media Art Class
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…
November Sunset and Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse
November Sunset and Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse
The November Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. 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…
November Full Moon Climb at Crooked River Lighthouse
November Full Moon Climb at Crooked River Lighthouse
The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting a Full Moon Lighthouse Climb on Tue, November 8, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 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 Beaver Moon. It is believe that November’s…
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Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
The St. George Lighthouse Association in partnership with SGI Veterans Reveille Group and the 106th American Legion in Apalachicola invite everyone to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony in Lighthouse Park on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 11 AM.
4 events,
Apalachicola Farmers Market
Apalachicola Farmers Market
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.
An Evening with the Artist, Roger Leonard
An Evening with the Artist, Roger Leonard
The Gallery at Rio Carrabelle is hosting a special Meet the Artist Reception with the remarkable painter, Roger Leonard on Saturday, November 12th from 6:00-9:00 pm in the historic and unique art venue, Rio Carrabelle in Carrabelle, Florida. Roger is a graduate of Ringling School of Fine Art in Sarasota, Florida and has won numerous…
3 events,
Lantern-Making Workshop
Lantern-Making Workshop
This event has reached capacity and is no longer accepting reservations. The Crooked River Lighthouse will be offering one of their very popular lantern-making workshops on Sunday, November 13 from 1:30-4:30 pm at Cal Allen’s Coastal Art Gallery, 109 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL. Participants will learn to make a traditional Filipino Parol, a 3D…
3 events,
Bits and Pieces Mixed Media Art Class
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…
3 events,
Reserve Wednesday: Sharks with Dr. Dean Grubbs
Reserve Wednesday: Sharks with Dr. Dean Grubbs
Dr. Dean Grubbs with the FSU Coastal and Marine Lab will be the speaker for our November Reserve Wednesday series at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. Dr. Grubbs is an expert on pelagic fishes, including several species of sharks and fishes that frequent Florida coastlines. Join us on November 16th at 2PM.
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Lantern-Making Workshop
Lantern-Making Workshop
The Crooked River Lighthouse will once again be offering one of their very popular lantern-making workshops. This one on Saturday, November 19 from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Franklin County Senior Center at 201 NW Ave F, Carrabelle, FL. Wonderful volunteer, Lisa Keith-Lucas, will guide attendees in making the very popular Jellyfish Lanterns! These enchanting lanterns…
Lantern Fest
Lantern Fest
Lantern Fest will be celebrated on Saturday, November 19 from 6-10 pm on the park grounds at Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Highway 98 West, Carrabelle Beach, FL. This unique, outdoor festival, best known for its awesome display of over a hundred colorful, hanging lanterns, lights up the night with magic and history at the 1895 maritime landmark. Special activities include amazing…
Crooked River Lighthouse Hosts a Night of Magical History
Crooked River Lighthouse Hosts a Night of Magical History
Lantern Fest will be celebrated on Saturday, November 19 from 6-10 pm on the park grounds at Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Highway 98 West, Carrabelle Beach, FL. This unique, outdoor festival, best known for its awesome display of over a hundred colorful, hanging lanterns, lights up the night with magic and history at the 1895 maritime landmark. Special activities include amazing…
3 events,
6th Annual St. George Lighthouse Holiday Sip-N-Shop
6th Annual St. George Lighthouse Holiday Sip-N-Shop
Sunday November 20, the Cape St George Lighthouse Gift Shop will be hosting their 6th Annual Holiday Sip ‘N Shop from Noon-6:00pm. Everything will be on sale and featured items include: - Several unique styles of jewelry - Holiday cards, ornaments, and décor - Toys, games, puzzles - Fun socks and other stocking stuffers -…
3 events,
Bits and Pieces Mixed Media Art Class
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…
3 events,
Apalachicola Downtown Christmas Celebration
Apalachicola Downtown Christmas Celebration
The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce presents the Apalachicola Downtown Christmas Celebration. The historic town of Apalachicola lights up the Day after Thanksgiving from 3 - 8 pm. The streets will be lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit. Merchants will be open late, and carolers will echo through the streets, filling the evening…
4 events,
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday
The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce is inviting all residents and visitors to SHOP SMALL and DINE LOCAL with chamber members in honor of Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 26, 10 am-5 pm. Small Business Saturday encourages people to support small businesses during the holiday season and throughout the year. Carrabelle Chamber members offer one-of-a-kind…
Apalachicola Farmers Market
Apalachicola Farmers Market
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.
3 events,
Bits and Pieces Mixed Media Art Class
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…
Anniversary of Pearl Harbor and Christmas During the War
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting two special exhibits in the month of December. The focus of one exhibit will be on commemorating the Anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the focus of the other exhibit will be on exploring Christmas During the War. These two exhibits will open Tuesday, November 29 and…
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St. George Island Lighting of the Palms
The St. George Island Business Association will be hosting the annual St. George Island Lighting of the Palms. Watch St. George Island light up for the Christmas season.
4 events,
Carrabelle Country Market
Carrabelle Country Market
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.…
Holiday Fresh Market
Holiday Fresh Market
On Saturday, December 3rd, from 10 am – 4 pm, the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce presents the Holiday Fresh Market. Why fight the crowds and traffic at the malls? Come for the day or the weekend and find one-of-a-kind unusual presents. Shop in a relaxed, hassle-free environment in an outdoor setting. Buy hand-crafted Apalachicola…
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