Big Bend Saltwater Classic Fishing Tournament
Date: June 13-15, 2008
Location: Carrabelle
Largest non-profit saltwater fishing tournament in Northwest Florida. Adult & youth divisions, individual & team competition; thousands in prizes and cash. The Classic may be the fastest growing tournament in Florida, if not the entire Southeast, according to Florida Sportsman magazine.
Contact : 850-926-2628
Annual St. George Island Mullet Toss
Date: June 14, 2008; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: St. George Island, Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe
$10 donation gets a t-shirt and two mullet tosses. Men, women and childrens divisions. Event will be held on the beach with lots of prizes and fun!
Contact : 850-927-2987
Port St. Joe Independence Day Celebration
Date: July 4, 2008
Location: Port St. Joe - Frank Pate Park
Black's Island Pirate Band attacks passing ships in the waters off Frank Pate Park. Vendors and displays are set up in the park all day; pirates visit with kids after landing. After fun in the park the party moves to the Port St. Joe Marina for evening fireworks display, live band and party.
Contact : 850-927-2987
Mexico Beach Independence Day Celebration
Date: July 4, 2008
Location: Mexico Beach
"Best Blast on the Beach" 5K Walk/Run, children's fishing tournament, fireworks display.
Contact : 888-723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
Marquardt's Marina Fishing Tournament
Date: July 25-26, 2008
Location: Mexico Beach
Offshore tournament targeting King Mackerel, Dolphin Fish, Wahoo. Over $6,000 in cash prizes. Proceeds donated to local charity.
Contact : 850-648-8900
Port St. Joe Scallop Festival
Date: August 2 & 3, 2008
Location: Shipyard Cove (Chamber of Commerce site)
The annual festival celebrates the succulent shellfish for which the area is famous. Arts & crafts, food vendors and entertainment. The Chamber of Commerce sells frozen scallops, and everyone has a good time. This new venue will provide great shade(!) for those attending and working, and is close to downtown.
Contact : 850-227-1223 or gulfchamber.org
Sponsored by the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce
12th Annual MBARA King Mackerel Tournament
Date: August 23, 2008
Location: Mexico Beach
The Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association, Inc. (501c3) is dedicated to artificial reef deployment, research and public education. For more information or to register for the Kingfish Tournament Call Ron Childs.
Contact : 850-648-4354, 888-723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.comMexico
September Music Thursdays
Date: September 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2008
Location: Sunset Beach next to El Governor Motel
Live music 6-8 p.m CST beachside.
Contact : 888-723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
National Estuaries Day
Date: September 26, 2008
Location: Apalachicola Estuarine Visitors Center
Refreshments, activities, boat rides, touch tanks. Lots to do and learn.
Contact : 850-653-8063
C-Quarter's Marina King Fish Shoot Out
Date: September 26-27, 2008
Location: C-Quarter's Marina, Carrabelle
Proceeds go to the Leukemia Foundation.
Contact : 850-697-8400
Apalachicola Community Yard Sale
Date: October 3, 2008
Location: Apalachicola
From attic treasures to unique merchandise, this event promises to be the best yard sale you'll ever attend.
Contact : 850-653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org
St. George Island Oyster Spat Festival
Date: October 10 - 12, 2008
Location: St. George Island
The festival will feature a parade, run, fishing tournament, kayak race, treasure hunt and live entertainment.
Contact : cwood@ccbflorida.com
Blues on the Lot
Date: October 17 & 18, 2008
Location: Apalachicola
Grab your lawn chair and a cooler & head to Apalachicola for a weekend of blues music. Friday from 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. See Blues bands from across our region.
Contact: 850-653-3550
Mexico Beach Fall Festival of the Arts
Date: October 18, 2008
Location: Driftwood Inn
The 10th annual festival features an Art & Wine event held on the gulf front. Fine art from the Southeast U.S. plus delightful wines and blues entertainment.
Contact: 888-723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
Apalachicola Downtown Oyster Roast
Date: October 31, 2008
Location: Apalachicola
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.
Contact: 850-653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org
Annual Apalachicola Christmas Celebration
Date: November 23, 2008
Location: Apalachicola
From 4:30 to 8 p.m. the streets of downtown will be lined with luminarias 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 will be Santa arriving on a shrimp boat at 4 p.m. at the City Dock on Water Street, across from City Hall. Santa will hear children's Christmas wishes.
Contact: 850-653-9419
Christmas on the Coast
Date: November 30 & December 1, 2008
Location: Port St. Joe
Port St. Joe community tree lighting & Christmas hymns and Festival of Lights boat parade Friday, and a full parade down Reid Ave. on Saturday evening.
Contact: 850-227-1223
Sponsored by the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Fresh Market
Date: December 1, 2008
Location: Apalachicola
Handcrafted Apalachicola specialties from fresh seasonal wreaths to vintage European glass bead jewelry. Shop in a relaxed, hassle-free environment. Your gift shopping has never been easier.
Contact: 850-653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org
Island Lights & Santa's Arrival
Date: December 5, 2008
Location: St. George Island
Annual St. George Island Lighting of the Lights and the arrival of Santa Claus on the first Friday in December.
Contact: cwood@ccbflorida.com
Mexico Beach Celebration of Lights
Date: December 6, 2008
Location: Mexico Beach
Annual celebration of lights tree lighting ceremony. Caroling, refreshments and visit by St. Nick. Free.
Contact: 888-723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
Carrabelle Holiday On The Harbor
Date: December 6, 2008
Location: Carrabelle
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 and fill your eyes with enchantment!
Contact: 850-697-2585
Beaches New Year's Celebration
Date: December 31, 2008
Location: Mexico Beach
"Celebrate Safe - Celebrate Twice". Since Mexico Beach and St. Joe Beach are in two different time zones revelers can celebrate New Year's twice. A free Trolley runs along Hwy 98 for safe transportation back and forth.
Contact: 888-723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com