Full Moon Lighthouse Climb at Crooked River Lighthouse
2023-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Crooked River Lighthouse, 2100 Hwy 98, Carrabelle, FL, United States
The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting a Blue Moon Lighthouse Event on Wednesday, August 30th from 8:00-10:00 pm in Carrabelle, FL. Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to see the gorgeous natural surroundings of the St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the rising Blue moon.
While at Carrabelle’s lighthouse, guests can also have an after-hours visit of the Keeper’s House Museum and see the new exhibit for the lighthouse’s original, historic Fresnel lens. Visitors can browse the unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop. Guests may also enjoy the glowing bonfire in the park (weather permitting). Bring a chair and enjoy the evening.
The climb to the top of the tallest Forgotten Coast lighthouse rewards bold climbers with breathtaking views of the bay. Cost is $8 for adults and $3 for kids. All climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. Advance reservations are required for those who wish to climb the lighthouse tower during this event by calling the Lighthouse gift shop.
A limited number of climbers (max of 7) are allowed at one time. There will be a time limit for viewing from the top. Guests who would like a more leisurely climbing experience are welcome to enjoy one of the daytime climbs available every Wednesday through Sunday.
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Art Exhibition for talented artist, Cyndi Thau
2023-08-31 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-15 10:00 - 15:00 and 1 more date | Rio Carrabelle, 102 St James Ave, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Gallery at Rio Carrabelle is excited to present a delightful art exhibition featuring the art of the talented Cyndi Thau in the historic art venue, Rio Carrabelle in Carrabelle, Florida. Cyndi’s art has been called colorful, inspiring, and welcoming. Color, form and light are the ingredients of these paintings. This beautiful art is on display now and the exhibition will run through the end of August.
Cyndi Thau has always wanted to keep art as a central focus of her life. She completed studies at Arizona State University. Her personal creations have included murals, mosaics, bead work and painting, especially oil painting with a glazing technique, becoming an instructor of this method. “I am fascinated by the forms, colors, depth and play of light and shadow that interact in the painting. I use thin layer upon layer of oil paint to achieve the translucency that I associate with all the things in nature.”
In recent years Cyndi studied the Plein Air style, painting from direct observation. Water, in specific the creek and ocean, are her favorite subjects. “I love translating the movement of water onto canvas. Always flowing, never still, the reflection of light on and through water are both a challenge and a delight to capture”.
Cyndi resides along Florida’s Forgotten Coast where she walks the gulf coast beaches to collect shells that she uses for centerpieces in her bead work, and continues to paint the water she so loves. Dividing her time between the studio glazing technique and painting outdoors en plein air Cyndi continues to create oil paintings with the depth and translucency she is known for.
Rio Carrabelle Art Gallery is open for new Summer Hours on Thursday-Saturdays from 10 am -3 pm at 102 St. James Avenue (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, Florida. Rio Carrabelle is a unique art and music destination located in beautiful downtown Carrabelle and features the artwork of local artists William Owen, Pat Moore, Barb Ryan, Roger Leonard, Bo May as well as Joe Kotzman. Visit riocarrabelle.com or on Facebook, The Gallery at Rio Carrabelle, for more information.
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Apalach Ghost Tour
2023-09-01 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-09-04 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-09-06 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-09-08 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-09-11 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-09-13 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-09-15 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-09-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Apalachicola
Take a paranormal ghost tour of downtown Apalachicola and see if any ghosts still roam the streets. Your ghostly guide will tell you local ghost stories all while using real ghost hunting equipment to see if any spirits are still around. Select tour goers and volunteers will get to use EMF detectors, and other ghost hunting equipment at select locations on the tour. Bring your positive energy and let’s try to say “hello” to the ghosts of Apalachicola. The tour will begin in front of the Chamber of Commerce which is located at 17 Avenue E next to the Dixie Theatre and may last up to 90-minutes. Get tickets at: ApalachGhostTour.com
Tickets: $15 and $5 for kids 3 to 12 years old. Infants to 2 years of age do not require a ticket.
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Panacea Community Garden Farmers Market
2023-09-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Panacea, Panacea, FL, 32346, United States

Carrabelle Country Market
2023-09-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Crooked River Lighthouse, 2100 Hwy 98, Carrabelle, FL, United States
This market at the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle features vendors from the community with perfect gifts and goodies. There is freshly roasted coffee, delicious baked goods including cinnamon rolls and artisan bread, gorgeous art and photography, handcrafted balms and soaps, fresh herbs, vegetable seeds, handmade goods, and craft items, produce, and exotic starter plants.
Guests can also visit the free Museum and browse inside the Lighthouse Gift Shop for unique nautical gifts. Also, shoppers have the unique opportunity to climb to the lighthouse’s top for a breathtaking view of the Bay.
New and returning vendors are always welcome. The cost to be a vendor is $10. For more information, contact 850-697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
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Pork Off for Pink Out
2023-09-04 18:00 | Paddy’s Raw Bar, 40 3rd St E, St. George Island, FL, 32328, United States
Come and join the local BBQ talent at the 10th annual Pork Off for Pink Out, held on Monday September 4 at Paddy’s Raw Bar on SGI. BBQ pork and rib plates will be on sale and there will be live music and family fun activities. All proceeds from the day will go towards the 11th annual Pink Out held on Friday October 6 to benefit the Franklin Needs group which provides free mammograms and other services to local residents. Get ready for a fun filled night including an entertaining “woman-less pageant”, raffles, cool merchandise, live music, food, lots of yummy goodies and much, much more! You don’t want to miss this amazing LOCAL breast cancer event to benefit the residents of Franklin County, Florida.
The event will begin at 6:00 PM and will be held at Paddy’s Raw Bar at 240 East Third Street on St. George Island. Franklin Needs is a non-profit and 100% of funds donated go back into the community providing under and uninsured Franklin County, Florida residents mammograms.
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Bits and Pieces Mixed Media Art Class
2023-09-05, 2023-09-12, 2023-09-19 | Art of Glass, 128 C East Pine Avenue, St. George Island, 32328
Are 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 1 hr Bit & Pieces art classes! Just call ahead, we have 3 convenient classes held daily: 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
You pick your canvas glass and other media and create a work of art with your family and friends in a safe and clean setting. When it’s completed, we coat it in a clear epoxy resin and you can pick up your masterpiece the next day.
Great for parties, family get-togethers, or our BYOB girl’s night out classes. Bring something special home from your vacation that you can enjoy for years. Just call Devorah at Art of Glass to reserve your Bit and Pieces experience at 850-370-1019 or book online at www.SGIArtofGlass.com.

Flyer from Art of Glass, explanation of classes

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Book Signing with Author, Terri Webster at the St. George Lighthouse Gift Shop
2023-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Saint George Island Lighthouse, 2-B East Gulf Beach Drive, Saint George Island, 32328
The St. George Lighthouse Association is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting renowned author, Terri Webster, on September 8th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm, at the Lighthouse Gift Shop for a book signing of her new novel, Seaside Rescue. Seaside Rescue is her third novel in a series of books that take place on the Forgotten Coast. Previously published in this series was Journey to the Forgotten Coast and Island of Refuge. Terri Webster is an author at Deep Well Press, LLC and a blogger who writes inspirational women’s fiction. She has contributed to multiple publications, including Chicken Soup for the Soul, Pens in the Piedmont, and Newton Community Magazine, a local publication in metro Atlanta. For more information, please contact our gift shop at (850) 927-7745 or email us at info@stgeorgelight.org.
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Apalachicola Farmers Market
2023-09-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Mill Pond, 199 Market St, Apalachicola, FL, United States
Located 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.
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Sopchoppy Depot Day Festival
2023-09-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Sopchoppy Depot Park, 34 Railroad Ave, Sopchoppy, FL, 32358, United States

Wakulla County Coastal Cleanup
2023-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Woolley Park, 48 Mound St, Panacea, FL, 32346, United States
This program is run by volunteers who make it their goal to both beautify the area’s beaches and coastlines and educate the public on how to keep Wakulla County clean and litter-free. Cleanup crews begin at 8 a.m. at various beaches in Wakulla County, and the cleanup culminates with a celebration at noon at Woolley Park in Panacea.

Coastal Cleanup
2023-09-16 08:30 - 11:30 | Apalachicola Visitor Center, 17 Avenue E, Apalachicola, FL, 32320, United States
The Apalachicola Riverkeeper, along with the Franklin County Departments of Parks & Recreation and Solid Waste & Recycling, will host the Ocean Conservancy’s 36th Annual International Coast Cleanup on Saturday, September 16. The 2022 event attracted 306 volunteers who collected more than six tons of trash from the local beaches, bay, gulf, and river. The 2023 event will be held from 8:30am to 11:30am at 16 locations across the county. Volunteers will be provided trash bags, T-shirts, gloves, water, snacks, hand sanitizer, and data cards. Volunteers should bring sunscreen, bug spray, protective clothing, and sturdy shoes. For more information, contact adalong@uab.edu.
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