Annual Boat Show April 19
Apalachicola will host the 16th Annual Apalachicola Antique & Classic Boat Show Saturday, April 19, 2014. Antique boats, examples of classic and traditional vessels, workboats, and fiberglass and aluminum classics will all be on display throughout the day. Special highlights include authentic oyster boats, workboats, and home-built boats by skilled craftsmen, antique outboard engines, plus antique automobiles and art booths. The restored 1877 gaff-rigged schooner the Governor Stone will also be on display at the city dock in the center of town. Click to learn more.
Carrabelle Riverfront Festival April 25-26
Carrabelle CARES and the City of Carrabelle cordially invite you to attend the 24th Annual Carrabelle Riverfront Festival April 25-26. The festival runs from 4-8pm on Friday and 9-5pm on Saturday along Carrabelle's downtown riverfront district. Click here for a video preview. The festival features regional arts and crafts, local culinary treats and family-friendly activities such as the Fishy Fashion Show, Pet Parade and the Procession of the Species. Click here to learn more.
Historic Apalachicola Home & Garden Tour May 2-3
Apalachicola's annual home and garden tour is scheduled for May 2-3 and will feature a variety of homes ranging from century-old houses to charming bungalows and contemporary homes. For more information, click here.
Forgotten Coast PaddleJam May 16-18
Grab your kayak and head to the coast May 16-18 and join in what organizers hope will be a world-record attempt to gather the largest number of kayaks together in one floating mass to break the current Guiness world record. The three-day Forgotten Coast PaddleJam event is sponsored by the Forgotten Coast Paddle Club. The Guiness World record attempt is just one activity planned as part of the area-wide fund-raising event featuring paddle sports, music and food. Other activities planned include kayak and SUP races and live music throughout the county. Click here for details.
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Grouper Season Opens April 1
Grab your fishing rods and tackle box! Grouper season opens April 1 and the fishing tournament season is heating up countywide.
April also marks the beginning of several license-free fishing days in State waters. On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers (residents and non-residents). Click here for a list of all 2014 free fishing days.
Fishing Tourneys
Here are a few of the upcoming fishing tournaments scheduled throughout the county.
May 24
Annual event to Benefit Alligator Point/St. Teresa Fire Station & the Capital Area Red Cross.
June 7
June 14-15
Father's Day Weekend Event with more than $50,000 in cash and prizes.
June 7-8
$10,000 payout. 1-10 places. C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle.
July 19
August 2-3
Fundraiser for the Luekemia Society. C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle.
For a complete list of tournaments planned for later this summer as well as other events in the county, click here. For area marina, charter and general fishing information, click here.
Lodging Providers Offer Spring Season On-line Specials
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Panhandle Players To Perform On Golden Pond April 25-27
The Panhandle Players will present the heart-warming production of "On Golden Pond" April 25-27 at Apalachicola's Historic Dixie Theatre. Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 pm and a Sunday matinee at 3 pm. Click here for details.
Ilse Newell Easter Concert April 13
The Bay Area Choral Society will perform the Easter portion of Handel's Messiah on April 12 in Port St. Joe and April 13 at 4pm in Apalachicola at Trinity Episcopal Church. Click here for details.
SGI Lighthouse Full Moon Climb April 14
Plein Air 10-day Art Event Scheduled for May 1-11
More than 20 nationally acclaimed artists will gather on Florida's Forgotten Coast to participate in the 9th annual Forgotten Coast en Plein Air Invitational, America's Great Paint-Out, May 1-11, 2014. The event includes 5 exhibits across the coast, daily artist demonstrations, workshops, art sales and a series of public receptions. Art enthusiasts can visit the exhibits and attend the many free special events that occur throughout the 10 day event. Click here to learn more.
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