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Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum honors Canines and Cartoonists
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting two special exhibits throughout the month of March – one to honor our country’s canine military veterans and the other to recognize the role of cartoonists in WWII. These exhibits will open Tuesday, February 28, and will be on display at the museum until Saturday, April…
Forgotten Coast Plein Air
Now in the 18th year of documenting the landscape and culture of the last vestige of authentic "Old Florida,” Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, America's Great Paint-out, is among the world's most prestigious plein air events. Artistic excellence and the production of investment quality art continues to be the trademark of this 10-day festival. As…
Sasha Kasman Laude, Concert Pianist
Sasha Kasman Laude, Concert Pianist
Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts Presents Sasha Kasman Laude, Concert Pianist on March 26, 2023, at 4 P.M. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 79 6th Street, Apalachicola. Admission is $20 per person, with open seating. Internationally acclaimed concert pianist Sasha Kasman Laude is creating a much-anticipated concert to close the Ilse Newell season. Her…
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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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Downtown Apalachicola Market
Downtown Apalachicola Market
The market offers a charming outdoor shopping experience every Wednesday, in downtown Apalachicola for all who appreciate delicious food. You’ll find fresh vegetables and micro greens, farm-fresh eggs, grass-fed beef, artisanal food, homemade kombucha, Bayside Coffee Co., gourmet foods, condiments, and more! Come support local artisans as well as indulge in delicious, homemade foods! Interested…
Pen to Paper Writers Series
Pen to Paper Writers Series
The Franklin County Public Libraries continues its popular writers’ series entitled, “Pen to Paper” with another interesting program scheduled for Wednesday, March 29 at 2:00 pm at the Carrabelle Branch Library. The next session will feature two writers, Sue Cronkite and Sydney Watson, on fiction. Sue Riddle Cronkite, long-time journalist, has turned to writing fiction,…
Apalach Ghost Tour
Apalach Ghost Tour
Take a ghost tour in downtown Apalachicola with your own personal ghostly guide. Hear ghost stories about people from the town’s past told in front of some of the city's most historic buildings. You’ll also hear some local legends including the Ghost Hearse of Bloody Bluff and more. Plus certain volunteers will get to use…
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Apalach Ghost Tour
Apalach Ghost Tour
Take a ghost tour in downtown Apalachicola with your own personal ghostly guide. Hear ghost stories about people from the town’s past told in front of some of the city's most historic buildings. You’ll also hear some local legends including the Ghost Hearse of Bloody Bluff and more. Plus certain volunteers will get to use…
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Carrabelle Country Market
Carrabelle Country Market
The Crooked River Lighthouse is hosting its outdoor Country Market on Saturday, April 1, from 9:00 am-1:00 pm at 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL, at the foot of Carrabelle’s lighthouse. An Easter egg hunt has been added to the fun for this Saturday’s coastal market. The 2nd annual Easter Egg Hunt will start at…
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Pen to Paper Writers Series with Historian and Author, Dale Cox
Pen to Paper Writers Series with Historian and Author, Dale Cox
The Franklin County Public Libraries continues its popular writers’ series entitled, “Pen to Paper” with another interesting program scheduled for Monday, April 3 at 2:00 pm at the Carrabelle Branch Library. This session will feature noted historian and author, Dale Cox speaking on his experience writing local historical non-fiction. This is one of Dale’s last…
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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…
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum Remembers the Holocaust
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting an exhibit to remember the Holocaust, Hitler’s program to commit genocide against those he deemed unworthy, especially Europe’s Jews. This exhibit will open Tuesday, April 4, and will be on display at the museum until Saturday, April 29. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday…
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Downtown Apalachicola Market
Downtown Apalachicola Market
The market offers a charming outdoor shopping experience every Wednesday, in downtown Apalachicola for all who appreciate delicious food. You’ll find fresh vegetables and micro greens, farm-fresh eggs, grass-fed beef, artisanal food, homemade kombucha, Bayside Coffee Co., gourmet foods, condiments, and more! Come support local artisans as well as indulge in delicious, homemade foods! Interested…
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April Sunset and Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse
April Sunset and Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse
The April Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the view of St. George Island, the Gulf of Mexico and the Apalachicola Bay under the evening sky from the top of the…
The Crooked River Lighthouse Full Moon Climb
The Crooked River Lighthouse Full Moon Climb
The Crooked River Lighthouse will host a Full Moon Lighthouse Climb on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 8:00-10:00 pm in Carrabelle, FL. Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to see the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the rising Wolf Moon. If the night skies are clear enough,…
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The Susan Buzzett Clementson Author Series: featuring Paul Bogard
The Susan Buzzett Clementson Author Series: featuring Paul Bogard
As sea turtle nesting season begins, the Apalachicola Library welcomes a visit from noted environmental author Paul Bogard, who will be speaking and signing copies of his books at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library on Friday, April 7, from 6:00-7:30 pm. Paul Bogard is the author of The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in…
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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.
2 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…
2 events,
Downtown Apalachicola Market
Downtown Apalachicola Market
The market offers a charming outdoor shopping experience every Wednesday, in downtown Apalachicola for all who appreciate delicious food. You’ll find fresh vegetables and micro greens, farm-fresh eggs, grass-fed beef, artisanal food, homemade kombucha, Bayside Coffee Co., gourmet foods, condiments, and more! Come support local artisans as well as indulge in delicious, homemade foods! Interested…
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Boat & Car Show
Join the Apalachicola Chamber of Commerce for the annual Boat & Car Show in Apalachicola, Florida. Photo credit: Donald Wesson
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.…
2 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…
2 events,
Downtown Apalachicola Market
Downtown Apalachicola Market
The market offers a charming outdoor shopping experience every Wednesday, in downtown Apalachicola for all who appreciate delicious food. You’ll find fresh vegetables and micro greens, farm-fresh eggs, grass-fed beef, artisanal food, homemade kombucha, Bayside Coffee Co., gourmet foods, condiments, and more! Come support local artisans as well as indulge in delicious, homemade foods! Interested…
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Panhandle Players present Nunsense
Panhandle Players present Nunsense: The Mega-Musical by Dan Goggin, April 21-23, 2023. This musical is a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia, Child of God. Thus, the remaining nuns – ballet-loving Sister…
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Carrabelle Riverfront Festival
The Carrabelle Riverfront Festival in Carrabelle, Florida is a full day of free family-friendly activities, live music, entertainment, unique and colorful arts & crafts vendors, and delicious food. There will be plenty of activities for the kids, young & old, along the beautiful historic waterfront. Photo Credit: Sheri Wesson
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.
Apalachicola Area Historical Society: Spring Speaker Series
Apalachicola Area Historical Society: Spring Speaker Series
The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting a program on “Schooners: Fast, Practical and Agile” by Duncan Blair as part of their Spring Speaker Series on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House, 126 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL. Additional Spring Speaker Series events are scheduled for March 18,…
6th Annual SGI Brewfest
6th Annual SGI Brewfest
The SGI Brewfest is a one-day beer tasting festival to promote the appreciation of craft beer. All proceeds benefit the Franklin County Humane Society. 2023 will be our 6th year. This year's event features an even broader selection of amazing craft beers, friendly faces and furry friends. We've got some really cool new features planned…
2 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…
2 events,
Downtown Apalachicola Market
Downtown Apalachicola Market
The market offers a charming outdoor shopping experience every Wednesday, in downtown Apalachicola for all who appreciate delicious food. You’ll find fresh vegetables and micro greens, farm-fresh eggs, grass-fed beef, artisanal food, homemade kombucha, Bayside Coffee Co., gourmet foods, condiments, and more! Come support local artisans as well as indulge in delicious, homemade foods! Interested…
0 events,
1 event,
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…
1 event,
Downtown Apalachicola Market
Downtown Apalachicola Market
The market offers a charming outdoor shopping experience every Wednesday, in downtown Apalachicola for all who appreciate delicious food. You’ll find fresh vegetables and micro greens, farm-fresh eggs, grass-fed beef, artisanal food, homemade kombucha, Bayside Coffee Co., gourmet foods, condiments, and more! Come support local artisans as well as indulge in delicious, homemade foods! Interested…
3 events,
If This House Could Talk Home Tour
What if the houses in Apalachicola could talk? What stories would they tell? The Apalachicola Area Historical Society invites you to come find out, by viewing storyboards posted in front homes and businesses. The storyboards, created by property owners, give historical facts and stories of past residents and neighborhood events.
May Full Moon Climb at Crooked River Lighthouse
May Full Moon Climb at Crooked River Lighthouse
The Crooked River Lighthouse will host a Full Moon Lighthouse Climb on Friday, May 5th, from 8:00-10:00 pm in Carrabelle, FL. Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to see the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the rising Flower Moon. While at Carrabelle’s lighthouse, guests can also have…
May Sunset and Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse
May Sunset and Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse
The May Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the view of St. George Island, the Gulf of Mexico and the Apalachicola Bay under the evening sky from the top of the…
3 events,
Spring Ghostwalk
Enjoy the Apalachicola Area Historical Society's annual Spring Ghost Tour walk of the Historic Chestnut Street Cemetery in Apalachicola on May 6. Hauntings will abound when local history enthusiasts don the garb and take on the persona of the cemetery’s notable inhabitants to tell their tale of life in Apalachicola for more than 180 years…
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.…
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