Events in or around Carrabelle, Florida

4th of July in Carrabelle D: 7/4/2009 Fourth of July Fireworks at dark on the Harbor! Fireworks display will be on Timber Island near the Tiki Hut and excellent viewing along Marine Street. Start the day out at te Community Picnic at Tillie Miller Park, activities include: Sack Races, Pie Baking Contest, Cake Walk, Relay and much more. Community Jam Fest, bring your instrument and join in the fun! Bring your blanket, picnic and chairs and celebrate the 4th! Free Crooked River Lighthouse climb from 1-4 pm! For more informaiton contact City Hall at 697-2727: Chamber at 697-2585 or the Library at 697-2366

C-Quarters Marina Youth Fishing Tournament www.cquartersmarina.com D: 7/25/2009 T: 8 am to 4 pm 5th Annual C-Quarters Marina Youth Fishing Tournament held at the marina at 501 St. James Ave. for Youth to 15 years old. Fishing hours from 8 am to 4 pm. River and Bay fishing only. Fishing categories: Speckle Trout-Flounder-Cat Fish-Black Sea Bass-Pin Fish-Spainish Mackerel-Croaker-Pigfish. Free shirt, hat & rod and reel to first 125 kids registered! All kids must attend fishing clinic with parent or guardian at C-Quarters Marina on Friday July 24th at 6 pm. Call 850-697-8400 for more information.

17th Annual Port St. Joe Scallop Festival D: 8/1/2009 - 8/2/2009 The 17th 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. 850/227-1223

National Estuaries Day D: 9/25/2009 National Estuaries Day celebration in Apalachicola Visitor Center. Refreshments, activities, boat rides, touch tanks. Lots to do and learn. 850-653-8063

C-Quarter's Marina King Fish Shoot Out www.cquartersmarina.com D: 9/26/2009 - 9/27/2009 C-Quarter's Marina King Fish Shoot Out, proceeds go to the Leukemia Foundation. C-Quarter's Marina, 501 St. James Ave., Hwy. 98, Carrabelle, FL 32322. (850) 697-8400

St. George Island Oyster Spat Festival www.oysterspat.com D: 10/9/2009 - 10/10/2009 St. George Island Oyster Spat Festival will feature a parade, run, fishing tournament, kayak race, treasure hunt and live entertainment. www.oysterspat.com

St. Marks River Festival D: 10/17/2009 Festival activities include a, motorcycle show, big truck show, entertainment for children and adults, with food and arts and crafts vendors. Several live bands will perform. They are also planning a Native American demonstration, Civil War encampment and historical presentations.

The Forgotten Coast Black Bear Festival www.carrabelle.org/bearfestival D: 10/17/2009 T: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Forgotten Coast Black Bear Festival is a one-day educational event that is fun for all ages as hundreds of Floridians and guests are expected to attend this free event. Live Music Author's Corner Presentations by Bear experts A variety of vendors and exhibits will be on display.

Monarch Butterfly Festival D: 10/24/2009 St. Marks Wilflife Refuge Monarch Butterfly Festival-View thousands of monarch butterflies as they prepare for their long journey across the Gulf of Mexico to wintering grounds in the mountains of Mexico. 850-926-6121

Florida Seafood Festival www.floridaseafoodfestival.com D: 11/6/2009 - 11/7/2009 The Florida Seafood Festival is the State's Oldest Maritime Exhibit. The two day event annually draws thousands of visitors to this scenic historic town at the mouth of the Apalachicola River. The festival features seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events and displays under the shady oaks of Apalachicola's Battery Park. Some of the notable events include oyster eating, oyster shucking, a parade, a 5k Redfish Run and a Blessing of the Fleet.

Island Lights & Santa's Arrival D: 12/4/2009 Annual St. George Island Lighting of the Lights and the arrival of Santa Claus on the first Friday of December. (850) 927-7744

Boat Parade of Lights & Holiday On The Harbor www.carrabelle.org D: 12/12/2009 Marine Street will be glowing with lights, and the River Walk is the place for watching the decked out boat regatta. Stroll with old friends, make some new ones, sip cider, see Santa (Carrabelle's Cris Cringle) and fill your eyes with enchantment! Fireworks are the grand finale for the parade. Fun for the whole family! 850-697-2585

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