events, festivals, theater in the cape san blas area
While Enjoying Your Cape San Blas Vacation, Consider Taking in Some of These Area Events, Festivals or Activities!
If you have an event you'd like us to add to this page, please email and we'll be happy to do so! Check back often, because we'll update any festivals, theater or other event or activity we think our Cape San Blas and Barrier Dunes vacationing guests might enjoy!YEAR LONG :
Dixie Theatre Professional Calendar CLICK HERE to visit their web site. For more information call 850 653 3200
Cape San Blas Light House gift shop CLICK HERE to visit their web site or call 850-229-1151 for more information
JANUARY EVENTS:
FEBRUARY EVENTS:
2/21/10 Forgotten Coast Chef Sampler 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Time
Armory 14th Annual Forgotten Coast Chefs Sampler on Sunday, February 21, 2010, from 6:00-9:00 pm. Chefs from all over the Forgotten Coast area will display their most creative dishes at the historic Fort Coombs Armory located on 4th Street and Avenue D in Apalachicola. Area shopkeepers and local designers give the event an extraordinary touch and add creative flair by decorating each table individually. The tables range from elegant to artistic and funky. Tickets are $50.
MARCH EVENTS:
3/6/10 28th annual Charity Chili Cook-off on St. George Island. Close to 60 teams from around the Southeast will each be vying for a berth in the International Chili Society's World's Championship Chili Cook-off in October. 5K Red Pepper Run is at 8 a.m. Amateur crock pot chili competition starts at 9:30 a.m. Formal competition begins at 10 a.m. Charity auction begins at 11 a.m. The Miss Chili Pepper and Mister Hot Sauce judging is between noon and 1:30 p.m., with chili judging at 2 p.m. For more info, call 927-2322 ext 7163
APRIL EVENTS:
04/03/2010 - 11/20/2010 SaltAir Farmers' Market
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
City Commons, Port St Joe The Port St. Joe SaltAir
Farmers' Market brings fresh seasonal produce from local small farmers
and much more to Florida's Forgotten Coast. Throughout the growing
season, regionally grown vegetables and fruit, locally harvested Gulf
seafood, carefully crafted artisan goods, and educational opportunities
highlight the market's. Located in downtown Port St. Joe, the SaltAir
Farmers' Market serves as a community gathering place and cultural
center where attendees can enjoy arts, workshops, live music, and
exhibitions while shopping the market and Reid Avenue's retail district.
There is no better place to be on a Saturday Morning. The Market is open
the first and third Saturday each month from April through November,
9:00 am - 12:00 pm at City Commons.
CLICK HERE
for web site
4/16/10-4/17/10, St. George Island's Rock by the Sea. Includes bands Jackson Rohm, Five Star Iris, Wide Awake and others. CLICK HERE for web site
4/23/10 and 4/24/10, 12th Historic Apalachicola Antique and Classic Boat Show. In downtown historic Apalach. All types of antique boats, classic examples of traditional vessels, work boats, fiberglass classics, antique outboard motors and antique cars. The gulf Alliance for Local Arts will hold an art show in conjunction. There will also be a dinner and a lecture at 6:00 p.m. Reservations for the lecture are required. Call 850-653-9419 or email info@apalachicolabay.org for more information. Visit their website by CLICKING HERE for more information.
4/24/10, Beach Blast Triathlon Duathlon. Held in Beacon Hill Park, Mexico Beach Florida. Race begins at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Visit their website by CLICKING HERE for more information.
4/24/10 and 4/25/10. Forgotten Coast Lighthouse Mini-Challenge. Participants visit and/or climb each of 4 lighthouses (Cape St. George on St. George Island, Crooked River in Carrabelle, Cape San Blas in Port St. Joe, and St. Marks in St. Marks) over the 2-day period. They receive a commemorative item at each lighthouse, and a special item if they visit all 4. There will be special activities at each lighthouse. Entrance fee: $5. 850-927-2000.
MAY EVENTS:
05/01/10, 36rd Annual Blue Crab Festival in Panacea, Wakulla County. Thousands of residents and visitors pour into this coastal community for this fun event. parade, entertainment, fun plus dozens of arts, crafts and food booths. The event draws about 10,000 people. There is a small admission fee. For more information call 850-926-1846.
5/07/10 to 5/17/10, Plein Air Painters. Nationally acclaimed plein air artists will document the landscapes and the people who inhabit them in a "paint out". Hailing from Maine to California to South Florida, today's plein air artists will paint on location in Apalachicola, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe. For more information, call 800-378-8419. Visit their website by CLICKING HERE for more information.
05/14/2010 - 05/15/2010 Kid's Win Fishing Tournament Port St. Joe Marina. One of Port St. Joe's most anticipated events. Kids from all around come for a day of fun on the water. Fish from anywhere and bring your catch to weigh in. Prizes are awarded in several categories. Visit their website by CLICKING HERE for more information.
5/15/10, Tupelo Honey Festival. Take a short drive to Wewahitchka's annual Tupelo Honey Festival, located on Lake Alice. Hosted by the City of Wewahitchka 850-639-2605.
JUNE EVENTS:
6/5/10 Bluewater Outriggers Charity ClassicPort St. Joe Marina Bluewater Outriggers Inshore Offshore Charity Classic is the newest Tournament to hit the Forgotten Coast. This exciting fishing event provides great sport for the serious angler as well as entertainment for the family. The tournament species are king mackerel, spanish mackerel, red snapper and grouper. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for each species. Family Day activities lead up to weigh in, followed by the awards ceremony. Contact Bluewater Outriggers for upcoming tournament details 850-229-1100. Visit their website by CLICKING HERE for more information.
A Saturday in early June, Annual SGI Mullet Toss. St George Island Annual Mullet Toss is sponsored by the Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe. Men, women and children's divisions. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Event is held on the beach and lots of prizes and fun. Call 850-927-2987 for more information.
Big Bend Saltwater Classic Fishing Tournament, Carrabelle. Largest non-profit saltwater fishing tournament (700 to 900 competitors) in Northwest Florida. Father's Day Weekend. Thousands in prizes and cash, adult and youth divisions. Individual and team competition. Daily and overall awards. Fishing and weigh stations all along Forgotten Coast. Call 850-926-2628 for more information.
JULY EVENTS:
July 4, 2010, Independence Day Celebration in Port St. Joe Port St. Joe Black's Island Pirate Band attacks passing ships in the waters off Frank Pate Park. After fun in the park, party moves to Port St. Joe Marina for fireworks display, live band and party.
July 4, 2010, Independence Day Celebration in Mexico Beach Mexico Beach "Best Blast on the Beach" fireworks display, 5K walk/run, and children's fishing tournament.
07/23/2010 - 07/24/2010 Marquardt's Marina Fishing Tournament Offshore tournament targeting King Mackerel, Dolphin Fish, Wahoo. Over $6,000 in cash prizes. Proceeds donated to local charity. Call 850 648-8900 for more information. Visit their website by CLICKING HERE for more information.
AUGUST EVENTS:
Annual Port St. Joe Scallop Festival The 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. Call 850/227-1223 for more information.
8/28/10 13th Annual Kingfish Tournament Mexico Beach: The 13th Annual Kingfish Tournament is Sponsored by the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association. The tournament will begin at 5:00 am and end at 5:00 pm on August 28th. All times are Central Standard Time. The cost is 150.00 dollars per boat, and you can fish as many people on the boat as you desire. The weigh-in will be on Saturday afternoon from l:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Marquardt?s Marina.
Registration begins at 5:00 pm on Friday but you can pre-register at Marquardt?s Marina in Mexico Beach, Half Hitch Tackle in Port St. Joe, and Blue Water Outrigger in Port St. Joe, Florida.
Visit their website by CLICKING HERE for more information.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS:
9/11/10 Beach Blast Sprint Olympic Triathlon & Duathlon - Fall Race 7:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
Veteran's Memorial Park of Beacon Hill, St. Joe Beach Athletes from all over the world travel to St. Joe beach to run, bike, and swim in this USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Well marked courses follow along the beautiful white sand beaches and pine forest of the Gulf Coast. This sprint is organized by certified staff and wonderful volunteers who love the sport. Following the race, athletes and their friends and family celebrate the accomplishments of the day with great food at the Beacon Hill Park. Visit their website by CLICKING HERE for more information.
9/24/10-9/25/10 Florida Catfish Classic Gaskin Park, Wewahitchka Break the State Flathead Record! Bring your family and friends out for a day of great fishing on the river. This festival and fishing tournament captures all the excitement of sport angling and family friendly fun. Call 850-639-2605, Visit their website by CLICKING HERE for more
OCTOBER EVENTS:
10/14/10-10/17/10 2nd Annual Best Blast on the Bay Songwriter's Festival Multiple Venues in and around Port St. Joe This annual fall music festival brings Nashville big hit making singers, songwriters, and musicians, for a weekend of songwriting workshops and live performances at many local hotspots. Visit their website by CLICKING HERE for more
NOVEMBER EVENTS:
Downtown Apalachicola 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. Tickets are available through the Chamber office (850) 653-9419.
Annual Florida Seafood Festival The oldest seafood festival in the state. If you love great seafood, arts and crafts, fine folks and wonderful entertainment all wrapped into a magnificent family atmosphere, then join us at the Seafood Festival. The event will feature quality entertainment and maritime crafts paying tribute to the Apalachicola Bay's commercial fishermen. There is also an oyster shucking contest and oyster eating contest. For more information go to www.floridaseafoodfestival.com.
Historic Apalachicola Annual Holiday Celebration This Celebration will light up Apalachicola from 4:30-8:00 pm. The streets of downtown 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 arrives via shrimp boat at 4:00 pm at the City Dock on Water Street. Santa will hear children's Christmas wishes and carolers will sing. Join us for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration! For more information, contact the Chamber office at (850) 653-9419.
DECEMBER EVENTS:
December 31– January 1, 2010
New Year’s Eve Celebration Transportation
Celebrate safely and celebrate twice. Start in the Eastern time
zone in St. Joe Beach, then travel west just five minutes to Mexico
Beach and celebrate all over again an hour later in the Central time
zone. The bus will run from Regan’s in Beacon Hill/St. Joe Beach to
Mango Marley’s in Mexico Beach. (888) 723-2546
Holiday Fresh Market in Apalachicola 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 shopping has never been easier - or more fun. Call (850) 653-9419 for more information.