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SUMMARY:Apalachicola Boat & Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Visit Apalachicola on the third Saturday in April for the annual Apalachicola Boat & Car Show. Enjoy the many Cars\, Boats\, Golf Carts\, and Motorcycles on display at Riverfront Park. The event starts at 10:00 am and runs till 3:00 pm. We invite cars\, Boats\, Motorcycles\, RVs\, and Golf Carts. Basically\, if it floats or rolls\, you are welcome to participate. Vehicle Entry is $20.00\, and admission to the show is FREE. Come enjoy the beautiful setting of Apalachicola Riverfront Park and view some of the classics. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/apalachicola-boat-car-show/
LOCATION:Apalachicola Riverfront Park\, Water Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
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SUMMARY:Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Battery Park for a weekend filled with flavor\, fun\, and fiery competition at the Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay\, Thursday- Saturday\, January 22-24\, in Apalachicola’s Battery Park. Hosted by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce\, this award-winning culinary event has been featured on the Food Network’s BBQ USA and is a Florida BBQ-sanctioned event. \nWitness culinary mastery as top-notch teams from across the Southeast converge to showcase their skills in smoking and grilling. They’ll be vying for over $11\,000 in cash and prizes\, demonstrating their prowess in four tantalizing meat categories: Chicken\, Ribs\, Pork Butt\, and Brisket. Each category promises a feast for the senses\, offering mouth-watering aromas and flavors that embody the essence of Southern BBQ. Don’t miss this opportunity to indulge in some of the finest BBQ the Southeast has to offer.  Want to learn how to judge BBQ? Sign up to become a certified BBQ judge and be trained by industry leaders during the event. Sponsorships are also available. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to indulge in some of the finest BBQ the Southeast has to offer. For more information\, contact the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce at 850-653-9419 or email info@apalachicolabay.org. Join us at Battery Park for a weekend filled with flavor\, fun\, and fiery competition at the Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay!
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/butts-clucks-cook-off-on-the-bay/
LOCATION:Battery Park\, 1 Bay Ave.\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Apalachicola Downtown Christmas Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce Presents the Apalachicola Downtown Christmas Celebration. The historic town of Apalachicola lights up the Day after Thanksgiving from 3:30 pm – 9:30 pm.  The streets will be lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit. Merchants will be open late and the sounds of carolers will echo through the streets filling the evening with the Holiday spirit.  Santa will arrive Via shrimp boat at 4:00 p.m. at Riverfront Park on Water Street. He will be at the park to hear all the children’s Christmas wishes.  The Staff of The Chamber of Commerce will be giving out Hotdogs for all the children who come to visit Santa. \nJoin us for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration!
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/downtown-christmas-celebration/
LOCATION:Apalachicola Riverfront Park\, Water Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Forgotten Coast Chef Sampler
DESCRIPTION:Chefs from all over the Forgotten Coast will prepare their most creative dishes at the historic Fort Coombs Armory. Our talented shopkeepers and local designers give the event an extraordinary touch and add creative flair by decorating each table individually. The tables range from elegant\, artistic\, and funky.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/forgotten-coast-chef-sampler/
LOCATION:Fort Coombs Armory\, 66 4th street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:Info@ApalachicolaBay.org
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SUMMARY:Holiday Fresh Market
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 7th from 10 am – 3 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 specialties such as baked goods\, artwork\, wood carving\, pottery\, and hand-knitted goods. Your gift shopping has never been easier! Located in front of the Chamber of Commerce on Avenue E.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/holiday-fresh-market/
LOCATION:Apalachicola Visitor Center\, 17 Avenue E\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:Info@ApalachicolaBay.org
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SUMMARY:Independence Eve Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce was asked to assume the responsibility of holding the July 3rd celebration in Downtown Apalachicola. As we all know\, this is an important event for the businesses of Apalachicola and the surrounding areas. We accepted the task\, and now we are in year two\, and we need your support. We are currently in the planning stages of the event and are working hard to make sure it is a wonderful event on Wednesday\, July 3rd\, 2024. Please consider sponsoring this event so we can continue to keep this long-standing tradition going for years to come. With all proceeds going toward the event\, we are confident this event will be better and better each year. We are planning to start at 3:00 pm on July 3rd at Riverfront Park\, and there will be concerts and events during the afternoon with some great local food options available at the park. The fun-filled day will end with an outstanding fireworks display over the river. Returning this year is the Ice Cream Social.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/independence-eve-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Apalachicola Riverfront Park\, Water Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Classic Boat & Car Show
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce present the 25th Boat & Car Show on April 20th from 10am to 4pm at Riverfront Park in Apalachicola. Come see Boats and Cars of all makes and models while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of being on the river in Apalachicola. This year we are also having a Golf Cart Show\, If you would like to register your Car\, Boat or Golf Cart for the show visit Apalachicolabay.org events page here after March 4th to download a form or stop by the Chamber of Commerce office in downtown Apalachicola.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/classic-boat-car-show/
LOCATION:Apalachicola Riverfront Park\, Water Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:Info@ApalachicolaBay.org
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SUMMARY:Boat & Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Join the Apalachicola Chamber of Commerce for the annual Boat & Car Show in Apalachicola\, Florida. \nPhoto credit: Donald Wesson
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/apalachicola-classic-boat-car-show/
LOCATION:Apalachicola Riverfront Park\, Water Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Black Drum Fishing Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Bay Chamber will host a Black Drum Fishing Tournament on November 7. Registration for the one-day charity event can be made at the chamber office in Apalachicola or in Eastpoint at Fisherman’s Choice. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Eastpoint Civic Association. \nTournament Date Saturday\, November 7th 2020 \n\nRULES:  The following rules will be interpreted solely by the tournament directors.  The directors reserve the right to reject any entry if he/she feels that it is not in the best interest of the tournament.  Entry forms must be completely filled out and signed by contestants.  Any announcements made at the tournament site take precedent over written rules.\nELIGIBILITY:  If a member of any team is under 18 years of age the other team member must be over 18.  Teams will consist of one person or two people.\nREGISTRATION:  ENTRY FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING September 14th.  A properly completed and signed official entry form accompanied by the $100.00 entry fee must be received by tournament officials\, (Fisherman’s Choice or the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce in Apalachicola) or postmarked\, before November 6th Registrations will be accepted the morning of the tournament (cash/money order only). The Tournament Committee reserves the right to extend the acceptance date for entries.\nPAYBACK:  $1\,800.00 total payout. ($1\,000.00 for 1st place / $500.00 for 2nd Place / $300.00 for 3rd place.) Prize money is guaranteed.  Trophies will be awarded to top four teams and largest fish winner. All money collected above expenses will be donated to the Eastpoint Civic Association.\nTOURNAMENT TIMES: “Take Back the Bay Black Drum Tournament” is a one-day weigh-in tournament. Each boat can weigh 2 fish. One Fish 14 to 24 inches and one Fish 24” or above or 2 Fish 14 to 24 inches per FWC Rules. The total weight of the two fish is used for final weight of the tournament.  The weight of the largest fish will be used to determine Calcutta winner. TOURNAMENT TIME BASED ON EASTERN TIME ZONE. All Fish weighed in must be caught between tournament times 6:00am – 4:00pm Saturday November 7th 2020\nWEIGH-IN: Weigh-In will take Place at Fisherman’s Choice at 330 HWY 98 in Eastpoint\, FL beginning at 3:00pm and end at 5:00pm all participants must be in line to weigh-in by 5:00pm. If you are not in line by 5pm you will not be allowed to weigh-in.\nSCORING:   Any frozen fish presented for weigh-in will result in immediate disqualification.  A courtesy measuring board will be provided near the weigh-in line.  Once fish are turned over to the weigh-in officials\, contestants cannot touch any fish again except to choose the big fish for weighing.\nPOLYGRAPH:  All contestants\, by signing the official entry form\, consent to receive a voice stress\, or polygraph test.  Test will be given at random at the tournament director’s discretion.  Anyone who fails the polygraph test\, or who refuses to take the polygraph test will be immediately disqualified.  The decision of the tournament director is final.\nSPORTSMANSHIP and SAFETY:  Competitors are expected to adhere to a high standard of sportsmanship and courtesy.  Any act of a competitor which reflects unfavorably on the efforts of the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce to promote conservation\, clean waters\, and sportsmanship shall be reason for immediate disqualification.  Life jackets must be used anytime the boats big motor is running.  The use of alcohol or illicit drugs by a competitor during tournament hours will not be tolerated and shall be cause for automatic disqualification.  No alcoholic beverages or controlled substances are allowed in the boat during tournament hours.\nPROTESTS:  All protests must be submitted in writing to the tournament director within fifteen minutes of the weigh-in completion.  An appointed Tournament Advisory Board will handle all protests.  All board decisions are final.\nTIES:  In the event of a tie\, that place money and the next place down money will be split.\nTACKLE and EQUIPMENT:  Black Drum must be caught by Rod and Reel or Cane Pole. The use of Gill / Cast Nets\, trap or Gig is not allowed and will result in disqualification. All Federal\, State\, and local laws for the particular body of water must be obeyed.\nBOATS and MOTORS:  All boats must meet Coast Guard requirements.\nLOCATIONS:  Fishing may occur anywhere on tournament waters The Tournament waters are Apalachicola Bay. Fishing from the Shore\, Bridge\, Dock and Boat is allowed as long as it is in the Apalachicola Bay.\nCALCUTTA:  $25 Entry Fee for Calcutta with all money collected going to person with the largest Black Drum. Winner must be signed up for Calcutta and application signed and $25 paid before start of Tournament on November 7th 2020.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/black-drum-fishing-tournament/
LOCATION:Fisherman’s Choice\, 330 Hwy 98\, Eastpoint\, FL\, 32328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
ORGANIZER;CN="Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:Info@ApalachicolaBay.org
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