Events on Florida's Forgotten Coast
Apalachicola NERR Hosts Virtual Estuaries Week for 2020
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesThe Apalachicola NERR welcomes Franklin County to attend Virtual National Estuaries Day this September! As a measure of public safety, National Estuaries Day at the Reserve – which usually draws 800 people – has moved online this year. The mission of National Estuaries Day is to connect people with the estuarine community that supports the…
Country Farmer’s Market
Crooked River Lighthouse 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, United StatesThe Crooked River Lighthouse is hosting a Country Farmer’s Market Saturday, September 19 from 9 am-1 pm at the foot of the lighthouse at 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL. The Market will be featuring vendors from the community with locally made goods, fresh roasted coffee, veggies, plants, art, baked goods, photography, craft items, and…
Eastpoint Artisans Market
Eastpoint Eastpoint, FL, United StatesThe Eastpoint Artisans Farmers Market is located on Highway 98 right next to Frost Pottery. This Eastpoint market is open on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 9 am - 2 pm. Get out and enjoy a cup of coffee, a freshly baked treat, and some shopping. Our local artisans will be…
Rock by the Tee 2020
St. James Bay 151 Laughing Gull Ln, Carrabelle, United StatesSeptember 25, 2020 at St. James Bay Golf Club with Tee-off at 9:00 AM. The 11th Rock by the Tee will be held. The Virus hasn't stopped golfers. SO, Tee it up! There will be one person per cart and hand sanitizer in each cart. The course would only like to handle 40 players because…
Tate’s Hell and Back Run
Carrabelle Christian Center 142 River Rd, Carrabelle, FL, United StatesThe Tate's Hell & Back 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, September 26 beginning at the Carrabelle Christian Center in Carrabelle. The annual run/walk will be modified to accommodate safety measures and participants will be capped at 50 runners.
BioBlitz at SGI State Park
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park 1900 E Gulf Beach Dr, St George Island, FL, United StatesJoin the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve at the St George Island State Park Saturday, September 26, 2020 for an in-person BioBlitz. A BioBlitz, is an intense period of biological surveying to record the living species within a designated area. Learn about the area’s plants, animals and marine life as Reserve educators lead participants in…
Apalachicola Farmers Market
Mill Pond 479 Market St, Apalachicola, United StatesLocated 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.
Riverkeeper Outing
Apalachicola Riverkeeper 301 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL, United StatesKayak Chipola River, Yancey Bridge to Magnolia Bridge (cool springs and a small cave) (10 miles, 3-4 hours) Note: Outing is currently full. Feel free to be placed on waiting list.
Virtual Full Moon Climb
St. George Island Lighthouse 2B East Gulf Beach Drive, Eastpoint, United StatesJoin us on Facebook live for a virtual full moon climb – The October full moon is often referred to as the Full Hunter’s Moon, Blood Moon, or Sanguine Moon. Many moons ago, Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons. The leaves are falling from trees, the deer are fattened, and it’s time…
S.O.L.A. Art Exhibit
Apalachicola Center for History, Culture & Arts 86 Water Street, Apalachicola, FL, United StatesSupport Our Local Artists – Special “Pop Up” exhibit showcasing local and regional artists October 3 – October 30. Gallery open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 5pm. A video of the artwork will coincide with the exhibit, providing the ability to purchase artwork remotely.
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