Celebrate the Strawberry Moon at Crooked River Lighthouse

The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting a Moonlit Evening at the Lighthouse event on Tuesday, June 10 from 7:00-10:00 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL. Visitors can enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the sunset and rising Strawberry Moon.

June’s full Moon has traditionally been called the Strawberry Moon. The origin of the name “Strawberry Moon” actually has nothing to do with the Moon’s hue or appearance. This “Strawberry Moon” name has been used by several Native American tribes to mark the ripening of “June-bearing” strawberries that are ready to be gathered. As flowers bloom and early fruit ripens, June is a time of great abundance for many. (Credit: Almanac.com).

Visitors can experience an after-hours tour of the Keeper’s House Museum and see the exhibit of the lighthouse’s original, historic Fresnel lens constructed in 1894 in Paris, France. Guests can browse the unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop. Visitors may also enjoy the glowing bonfire in the park. Attendees are welcome to bring a chair and enjoy the evening.

For those brave souls who are bold enough to venture to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast, evening tower climbs are scheduled at 15-minute intervals throughout the event. Climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the bay. Evening climbs cost $10 and climb reservations are strongly encouraged due to limited availability. Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall and children under 12 (FREE) with ticketed adults. Advance tickets can be purchased online  or in the lighthouse gift shop.