Saturday, August 16, 2008
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8/16/2008 - 9/17/2008
12th Annual Port St. Joe Scallop Festival
The 1th Annual Port St. Joe Scallop Festival celebrates the succulent shellfish for which the area is famous. Arts and crafts, food vendors and entertainment. The Chamber of Commerce sells frozen scallops, and everyone has a good time.
850/227-1223
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
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12th Annual MBARA King Mackerel Tournament
The Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association, Inc. (MBARA) is a not for profit organization (501{c}{3} corporation) dedicated to artificial reef deployment, research and public education. For more information or to register for the Kingfish Tournament call Ron Childs at 850-648-4354
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Thursday, September 04, 2008
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September Music Thursdays
Mexico Beach "September Music Thursdays" Live music 6-8 pm CST beachside at Sunset Park next to El Governor Motel
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
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September Music Thursdays
Mexico Beach "September Music Thursdays" Live music 6-8 pm CST beachside at Sunset Park next to El Governor Motel
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
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September Music Thursdays
Mexico Beach "September Music Thursdays" Live music 6-8 pm CST beachside at Sunset Park next to El Governor Motel
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
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September Music Thursdays
Mexico Beach "September Music Thursdays" Live music 6-8 pm CST beachside at Sunset Park next to El Governor Motel
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Friday, September 26, 2008
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National Estuaries Day
National Estuaries Day celebration in Apalachicola Visitor Center. Refreshments, activities, boat rides, touch tanks. Lots to do and learn.
850-653-8063
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
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Paws in the Park 5K Run/Walk
5K Run and Walk to benefit the St. Joseph Bay Humane Society. Dogs welcome. Pet festival with booths, food and K-9 demo to follow.
jmer@gtcom.net
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9/27/2008 - 9/28/2008
C-Quarter's Marina King Fish Shoot Out
C-Quarter's Marina King Fish Shoot Out, proceeds go to the Leukemia Foundation. C-Quarter's Marina, 501 St. James Ave., Hwy. 98, Carrabelle, FL 32322.
(850) 697-8400
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Friday, October 03, 2008
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10/3/2008 - 10/4/2008
Apalachicola Community Yard Sale
From attic treasures to unique merchandise, this event promises to be the best yard sale you'll ever attend!
(850) 653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org.
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Friday, October 10, 2008
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10/10/2008 - 10/11/2008
The DIXIE Does Nashville
The beloved series "The DIXIE Does Nashville" continues with this 6th entry. The intimate, acoustically superior venue of the Theatre plays host to successful Nashville songwriters who write for the biggest stars of Nashville music. Hear these talented writers, performers themselves, play their music as only the originator can. As always, this will be a time to remember! Prime tables and seats go very quickly, so call soon.
info@dixietheatre.com 850-653-3200
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10/10/2008 - 10/12/2008
St. George Island Oyster Spat Festival
St. George Island Oyster Spat Festival will feature a parade, run, fishing tournament, kayak race, treasure hunt and live entertainment.
cwood@ccbflorida.com
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Friday, October 17, 2008
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10/17/2008 - 10/18/2008
Blues on the Lot
Grab your lawn chair and a cooler head to Apalachicola for a weekend of blues music. Friday, from 6:00 -10:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-10:00 pm. See blues bands from across our region.
850 653-3550
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
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Mexico Beach Fall Festival of the Arts
10th Annual Mexico Beach Fall Festival of the Arts. Art & Wine event held at Driftwood Inn on gulf front. Featuring fine art from Southeast US plus delightful wines and blues entertainment.
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
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4th Annual Paula Bailey Dining in the Dark
A unique experience of smell, taste, soud & texture - in total darkness, benefiting children and adults who are visually impaired or blind. Location: University Center Club, 1 Champions Way, FSU Doak Campbell Stadium, Building B, Tallahassee, FL; Time: 5-8pm; Individual ticksts: $55, Table for Eight: $600 to benefit people who are visually impaired or blind.
http://www.firesight.org
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
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Monarch Butterfly Festival
St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Monarch Butterfly Festival - View thousands of monarch butterflies as they prepare for their long journey across the Gulf of Mexico to wintering grounds in the mountains of Mexico. Staff and volunteers provide educational session
850 925-6121
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Friday, October 31, 2008
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Apalachicola Downtown Oyster Roast
Apalachicola Bay Chamber will host its annual oyster roast. Enjoy roasted and raw oysters, artichoke and oyster soup, shrimp, crabs, and homemade desserts under the stars on Commerce Street. Musical entertainment, great micro-brewery beers and wines, plus some of the freshest seafood in the country will be served up. Tickets are available at the Chamber office.
(850) 653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org.
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Ghost On The Coast
Port St. Joe Ghost On The Coast ? Safe Trick or Treat fun for the kids, prizes awarded for best adult, children?s and pet costumes. On Reid Ave. 6:00 pm. Free
227-1223
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10/31/2008 - 11/1/2008
Florida Seafood Festival
44th Annual Florida Seafood Festival, Battery Park - Oldest maritime and seafood spectacle in state.
www.floridaseafoodfestival.com
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
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Annual Apalachicola Christmas Celebration
The Historic Apalachicola Christmas Celebration will light up Apalachicola from 4:30-8:00 p.m. the streets of downtown Apalachicola 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 Christmas spirit. The highlight, of course, will be the big guy himself. Santa will arrive on a shrimp boat at 4:00 p.m. at the City Dock on Water Street, across from City Hall. Santa will hear children's Christmas wishes and carolers will sing. Join us for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration!
653-9419
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
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11/30/2008 - 12/1/2008
Port St Joe Christmas on the Coast
Port St Joe Christmas on the Coast Community tree lighting and Christmas hymns Festival of lights boat parade Friday, and a full parade down Reid Ave. on Saturday evening.
850 227-1223
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Monday, December 01, 2008
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Apalachicola Holiday Fresh Market
Why fight the crowds and traffic at the malls? Come for the day or the weekend. Shop in a relaxed, hassle free environment. Buy hand crafted Apalachicola specialties from fresh seasonal wreaths to vintage European glass bead jewelry. Your gift shoppinWhy fight the crowds and traffic at the malls? Come for the day or the weekend. Shop in a relaxed, hassle free environment. Buy hand crafted Apalachicola specialties from fresh seasonal wreaths to vintage European glass bead jewelry. Your gift shopping has never been easier.
(850) 653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org.
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Friday, December 05, 2008
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Island Lights & Santa's Arrival
Annual St. George Island Lighting of the Lights and the arrival of Santa Claus on the first Friday of December.
cwood@ccbflorida.com
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Saturday, December 06, 2008
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Mexico Beach Celebration of Lights
Mexico Beach Annual Mexico Beach Celebration of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony. Caroling, refreshments and visit by St. Nick. Free
(850) 653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org.
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Carrabelle Holiday On The Harbor
Marine Street will be glowing with lights, and the River Walk is the place for watching the decked out boat regatta. Stroll with old friends, make some new ones, sip cider, see Santa (Carrabelle's Cris Cringle) and fill your eyes with enchantment!
850-697-2585
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
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New Years Celebratio
Mexico Beach New Years Twice - Mexico Beach Beaches' New Years Celebration "Celebrate Safe- celebrate twice" is the theme of this event. Because Mexico Beach & St. Joe Beach are in two different time zones revelers can celebrate New Year's twice. A free Trolley runs along Hwy 98 to safely transport revelers back and forth.
888 723-2546
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The
Forgotten Coast of Florida lies along the Panhandle. It is bounded on the
West by Mexico Beach, St. Joe Beach and Port St. Joe. Going East you come to
Simmons Bayou, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, and The City of Apalachicola on the banks
of the Apalachicola River. Continuing east you come to Eastpoint, St. George Island,
Carrabelle, Lanark Village, St. James Island, St. Teresa Island, and Alligator Point
in Franklin County, FL. As you cross the Ochlockonee River on Highway 98 you enter
Wakulla County, FL and Ochlockonee Bay, Mashes Sands, Panacea, Live Oak Island, Shell Point
and St. Marks. The St. Marks Lighthouse and nature preserve is the easternmost place on the
Forgotten Coast. Each area is different, and all are uncrowded Natural
Wonders.
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Apalachicola, FL 32329
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