Events in or around Carrabelle, Florida

Camp Gordon Johnston Days www.campgordonjohnston.com D: 3/12/2010 - 3/14/2010 A celebration of all veterans, who have served in both war and peace. Events include a Friday social mixer, a parade and an evening dinner dance, military memorabilia displays and vendors. This is truly a “veteran’s weekend” whereby a small town takes time to say “Thanks” to America’s veterans. 850 697-8575

American Red Cross D: 3/15/2010 T: 11:00 AM The Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will host their Grand Opening Celebation of the new Chapter headquarters facility on March 15 at 11 a.m. The 20,000 square foot facility, located at 1115 Easterwood Drive, will officially dedicate their new facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours, demonstrations, and a luch reception. This event is open to the public. For more informatio, please contact Debara Jum at debara.jump@tallyredcross.org

Wakulla Wildlife Festival D: 3/19/2010 - 3/20/2010 This annual festival is for old and young alike and it brings with it many special events throughout Wakulla County; the Friends are partnering with many others to present this annual extravaganza that celebrates the wildlife's Spring return.. Advance reservations for many of the nature-based trips are advised. 850 926-0700

9th Annual Charity Rib Cookoff D: 3/20/2010 The 3rd. weekend in March will be the 9th Annual Charity Rib Cookoff Eastpoint Fire Department Annual Charity Rib Cookoff Come eat some of the best BBQ ribs and chicken and support the Eastpoint Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to the great food there will be live music all day, a car show, face painting and rides. (850) 670-9000

Rock by the Sea www.rockbythesea.org D: 4/15/2010 - 4/18/2010 Rock By The Sea is a Florida Not-for-Profit organization dedicated to planning and producing music festivals and events that will raise money to financially assist deserving charities that provide direct services to those in need. www.rockbythesea.org

Carrabelle Riverfront Festival www.carrabelle.org D: 4/24/2010 - 4/25/2010 20th Annual Carrabelle Riverfront Festival Art, seafood, maritime exhibits, kids' zone, sand sculptor, live music and so much more! Featuring regional and award winning artists with original works and prints, custom-designed pottery, stained glass, sculpture, unique metal art, wood carvings, yard art and more. The festival is located downtown on scenic Marine Street along Carrabelle's beautiful Riverwalk.

Blue Crab Festival D: 5/1/2010 - 5/2/2010 For over thirty years the Annual Panacea Blue Crab Festival is one of the largest such festivals on the North Florida coast. Crab picking, crab trap pulling, mullett toss, music and much more. 850.926.2338

35th Blue Crab Festival D: 5/1/2010 - 5/2/2010 For over thirty years, the Annual Panacea Blue Crab Festival is one of the largest such festivals on Florida's northern Gulf Coast. The festivities begin with a morning parade on the Coastal Highway 98. Demonstrations and contests are held, including crab picking, crab trap pulling and a mullet toss, with one of the largest fireworks display in the region for a concluding event. 850 926-2338

Annual SGI Mullet Toss D: 6/12/2010 The second Saturday in June is the St. George Island Annual SGI Mullet Toss Sponsored by Blue Parrot Oceanfront Caf‚. $10 donation gets tee shirt and two mullet tosses. Men, women and children divisions. 10am to 4 pm Event is held on the beach and lots of prizes and fun. 850 927-2987

Big Bend Saltwater Classic Fishing Tournament D: 6/18/2010 - 6/20/2010 Carrabelle Big Bend Fishing Tournament Largest non-profit saltwater fishing tournament (700-900 competitors) in Northwest Florida. Father's Day Weekend Thousands in prizes and cash. Adult & youth divisions. Individual and team competition. The Classic may be the fastest growing tournament in Florida, if not the entire Southeast. Since its first year (1989), participation in the Classic has jumped nearly 375 percent. The tournament now ranks among the top six saltwater fishing tournaments, in terms of numbers of participants, in Florida, according to Florida Sportsman magazine. 850 926-2628

C-Quarter's Marina King Fish Shoot Out www.c-quartersmarina.com D: 8/7/2010 - 8/8/2010 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

17th Annual Port St. Joe Scallop Festival D: 8/7/2010 - 8/8/2010 The 18th 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: 9/24/2010 National Estuaries Day celebration in Apalachicola Visitor Center. Refreshments, activities, boat rides, touch tanks. Lots to do and learn. 850-653-8063

St. George Island Oyster Spat Festival www.oysterspat.com D: 10/8/2010 - 10/9/2010 St. George Island Oyster Spat Festival will feature a parade, run, fishing tournament, kayak race, treasure hunt and live entertainment. www.oysterspat.com

Florida Seafood Festival www.floridaseafoodfestival.com D: 11/5/2010 - 11/6/2010 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: 12/3/2010 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: 12/11/2010 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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