Events on Florida's Forgotten Coast
Pen to Paper Writers’ Series
Carrabelle Library 311 St. James Avenue SE (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, United StatesThe Franklin County Public Libraries continues its popular writers’ series entitled, “Pen to Paper” with another fascinating program scheduled for Monday, April 17 at 2:00 pm at the Carrabelle Branch Library. This session will feature Anthony Lee Watkins and Dawn Radford who return for a more in-depth discussion of their experience writing poetry and fiction.…
Bits and Pieces Mixed Media Art Class
Art of Glass 128 C East Pine Avenue, St. George IslandAre you looking for something to do on St. George Island? Are you down on vacation? Do you need something for you & the kids to do while Dad is fishing? Or do you just want to visit your artistic side? Let us help you find your inner artist at Art of Glass, with our…
Downtown Apalachicola Market
Bee Inspired Too 56 Commerce Street, Apalachicola, FL, United StatesThe market offers a charming outdoor shopping experience every Wednesday, in downtown Apalachicola for all who appreciate delicious food. You’ll find fresh vegetables and micro greens, farm-fresh eggs, grass-fed beef, artisanal food, homemade kombucha, Bayside Coffee Co., gourmet foods, condiments, and more! Come support local artisans as well as indulge in delicious, homemade foods! Interested…
Reserve Wednesday: Nesting Shorebirds
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoin us to learn about what it takes to be a breeding shorebird in the panhandle and the hardships that come with nesting in this ever-changing landscape. Brian Cammarano, Audubon FL Shorebird Stewardship Coordinator, will introduce us to the five focal species that the Florida Shorebird Alliance closely monitors throughout the panhandle and how you…
FSUCML Lecture Series – Dr. Dean Grubbs (April 20th at 7:00 pm)
FSU Marine Lab 3618 US-98, St. Teresa, FL, United StatesDr. Dean Grubbs is a fish ecologist with >30 years of experience studying the biology and ecology of sharks and rays in coastal, pelagic, and deep-sea environs. Dean’s interest in sharks stems from being raised in Florida’s Gulf coast. After 15 years away doing research based in south Florida, The Bahamas, Virginia and Hawaii, Dean…
Panhandle Players present Nunsense
Chapman Auditorium 155 Avenue E, Apalachicola, FL, United StatesPanhandle Players present Nunsense: The Mega-Musical by Dan Goggin, April 21-23, 2023. This musical is a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia, Child of God. Thus, the remaining nuns – ballet-loving Sister…
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.
Airing of the Quilts
George Sands Park Corner of 3rd East &, US-98, Carrabelle, FL, United StatesFREE open-air quilt show. New and vintage quilts are displayed on the fence railing at George Sands Park. Some quilts for sale. Shop the Quilters Boutique for unique handmade items. King-size quilt raffle benefitting Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Charity Fund. Drawing @ 2 pm. Purchase raffle tickets at the event or in advance at Carrabelle…
6th Annual SGI Brewfest
Saint George Island Lighthouse 2-B East Gulf Beach Drive, Saint George IslandThe SGI Brewfest is a one-day beer tasting festival to promote the appreciation of craft beer. All proceeds benefit the Franklin County Humane Society. 2023 will be our 6th year. This year's event features an even broader selection of amazing craft beers, friendly faces and furry friends. We've got some really cool new features planned…
Spring Speaker Series – Marshall Brothers: Architects, Boatwrights and Pillars of the Community
Raney House - Carriage House 128 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL, United StatesThe Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) is presenting a program on “Marshall Brothers: Architects, Boatwrights and Pillars of the Community” featuring Marshall family descendants, Donia Smith and Ken Tucker, on Saturday, April 22, at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House, 126 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL. Guests are invited to hear a discussion about the many…
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