Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce

Week 2 Summer Reading at Eastpoint Library: “DIY Garden Spinners”, STEM “Solar Oven S’mores” Ukulele Concert
2024-06-18 14:30 - 2024-06-21 16:00 (America/New_York) | Eastpoint Branch Library, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, United States
The Summer Reading Program ignites Friday, June 7th and will run until Friday, July 19th at the Franklin County Public Libraries. Both library branches will have fun activities for both kids and adults during the Summer Reading Program under the theme of “Adventure Begins At Your Library”. Library programs are free and open to the public and participants do not need a library card to participate.
The theme this year is “Adventure Begins At Your Library” and will feature the outdoors. There will be reading logs and prizes and incentives for all ages (including adults). There will be performances by Animal Tales (https://www.animaledzoocation.com/) and Mr. Richard (https://mrrichard.net/about).
Week Two (June 16th-22nd)

Tues, June 18th– Adult Crafts “DIY Garden Spinners” @ 2:30 PM at both branches.
Thurs, June 20th – Summer STEM “Solar Oven S’mores”@ 2:30 PM at both branches.
Fri, June 21st – Ukulele Concert @ 3:00 PM at Eastpoint.
(Plus Mon, June 17th- Trivia @ 2:30 PM at Carrabelle.)

The Franklin County Public Library Eastpoint Branch is located at 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL. For more information about Eastpoint Library activities, contact the Eastpoint Branch Library at (850) 670-8151. The Carrabelle Branch Library is located at 311 St. James Ave. SE (Hwy 98), Carrabelle. For more information on Carrabelle activities, call the Carrabelle Branch at (850) 697-2366. Or go to https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/summer-reading.

The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries. Friends of Franklin County Public Libraries is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Franklin County Public Libraries in Eastpoint and Carrabelle, Florida.

Summer Reading is an annual program that brings children, teens, and families into local public libraries for reading and activities. The benefits to readers in a summer reading program include:

encouragement that reading become a lifelong habit
reluctant readers can be drawn in by the activities
reading over the summer helps children keep their skills up
the program can generate interest in the library and books

And it being summer, the program can just be good fun and provide an opportunity for family time.

CAA Flamingo "Paint Party" with Reatha Tally
2024-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Franklin County Senior Citizen Council, 201 NW Ave F, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
Come join us for another “Paint Party”. This one with our own Reatha Tally as instructor. The Carrabelle Artist Association will provide all material. Members – free. Non-members – $40.00. Everyone will go home with a 12 x 14 painting of a “Flamingo”. Reatha will lead a fun and creative session. For those that are going to participate in the Paint Party please be at the center at 12:00. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Annual membership fee is only $20.00 per year which would include access any scheduled art and events throughout the year. Learn more at Carrabelle Artist Association.
Remember: There is a cost of $40.00 for non-members to participate. Or you can join for $20.00 and it will be free!

Special Exhibit: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
2024-06-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-15 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-07 11:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, 1873 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. This exhibit will open on Tuesday, June 4 and will be on display until Saturday, July 20. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gladly accepted.
When Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942 in Carrabelle, FL, its main purpose was to train entire infantry divisions, including the U. S. Army’s 4th Infantry Division and their support units in amphibious warfare. This training and the men who trained here would be put to the test on the heavily fortified beaches of Normandy, France on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The first amphibian infantry assault teams to arrive on French soil were from the 4th Infantry Division at Utah Beach. The D-Day invasion was the largest seaborne invasion in history and included over 100,000 Allied troops.
This D-Day exhibit will include the personal papers and other items from the family of Capt. John E. Mellen, who commanded the 818th Amphibious Truck Company and was with them from their training at Camp Gordon Johnston through the end of the war and beyond. The 818th trained at Camp Gordon Johnston late 1943-early 1944. The 818th deployed to England to prepare for the invasion of Normandy and was attached to the 1st Engineer’s Special Brigade and landed on Utah Beach, June 6, 1944. For this they received a Meritorious Unit Citation and Croix de Guerre with palm. Five members of the 818th received Bronze Stars for their actions on that day.
The Carrabelle Beach Assault video will be shown throughout the day running every 10 minutes. This Army training short film shows the D-Day training as it happened on Carrabelle Beach during March of 1943. There are several well-recognized photos of the Carrabelle Beach assaults taken from this video footage, which was filmed by the U.S. Signal Corps. The amphibious training conducted at this site was to be the last training before shipping out to England. Also during this exhibit, there will be other displays to honor D-Day, including the three WWII military vehicles and the replica Higgins Boat on display.
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located at 1873 Hwy 98 West, directly across from the very beach where the beach assault training occurred in 1942-1943. Carrabelle Beach was the site of many practice beach assault landings. For more information, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Week 2 Summer Reading at Carrabelle Library: Trivia, DIY Garden Spinners, STEM “Solar Oven S’mores”
2024-06-17 14:30 - 2024-06-20 15:30 | Carrabelle Branch Library, 311 St James Ave, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Summer Reading Program ignites Friday, June 7th and will run until Friday, July 19th at the Franklin County Public Libraries. Both library branches will have fun activities for both kids and adults during the Summer Reading Program under the theme of “Adventure Begins At Your Library”. Library programs are free and open to the public and participants do not need a library card to participate.
The theme this year is “Adventure Begins At Your Library” and will feature the outdoors. There will be reading logs and prizes and incentives for all ages (including adults). There will be performances by Animal Tales (https://www.animaledzoocation.com/) and Mr. Richard (https://mrrichard.net/about).
Week Two (June 16th-22nd)

Mon, June 17th– Trivia @ 2:30 PM at Carrabelle
Tues, June 18th– Adult Crafts “DIY Garden Spinners” @ 2:30 PM at both branches.
Thurs, June 20th – Summer STEM “Solar Oven S’mores”@ 2:30 PM at both branches.
(Plus Fri, June 21st –Ukulele Concert @ 3:00 PM at Eastpoint.)

The Franklin County Public Library Eastpoint Branch is located at 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL. For more information about Eastpoint Library activities, contact the Eastpoint Branch Library at (850) 670-8151. The Carrabelle Branch Library is located at 311 St. James Ave. SE (Hwy 98), Carrabelle. For more information on Carrabelle activities, call the Carrabelle Branch at (850) 697-2366. Or go to https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/summer-reading.

The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries. Friends of Franklin County Public Libraries is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Franklin County Public Libraries in Eastpoint and Carrabelle, Florida.

Summer Reading is an annual program that brings children, teens, and families into local public libraries for reading and activities. The benefits to readers in a summer reading program include:

encouragement that reading become a lifelong habit
reluctant readers can be drawn in by the activities
reading over the summer helps children keep their skills up
the program can generate interest in the library and books

And it being summer, the program can just be good fun and provide an opportunity for family time.

Special Exhibit: Tate's Hell, the Legend. Tate's Hell, the Place
2024-06-16 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-07 10:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Avenue B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is thrilled to announce the extension of its popular exhibit, “Tate’s Hell, the Legend. Tate’s Hell, the Place”. Originally scheduled to conclude on April 27, the exhibit will now be open for visitors through June 30 due to overwhelming demand and community interest. The museum is open Wednesdays from 12 noon to 5 pm, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays 12 noon to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission; donations are gratefully accepted to defray costs.
Since its opening on Saturday, March 16, the exhibit has interested audiences with its exploration of the legend of Tate’s Hell, shedding light on the misadventures and fate of Cebe Tate, and the intriguing origins behind the name of Tate’s Hell State Forest. Visitors have been treated to a captivating array of wildlife and landscape photography captured within Tate’s Hell by esteemed photographers John Spohrer and Jon Johnson. Their stunning images vividly depict the unique beauty and mystique of this legendary locale.
Additionally, the exhibit showcases cultural treasures such as the iconic ballad, “The Ballad of Tate’s Hell” by Will McLean, performed by the talented Frank Lindamood. Also featured is the 1983 short film, “A Tale of Tate’s Hell”, produced by the FSU Department of Communications, offering an unique interpretation on the Tate’s Hell legend.
“In the folk region, people are wedded to the land, and the land holds memories. The people themselves possess identity and ancestry, through continuous occupation of the same soil. Local events can flower into legend and ballad and proverb, and village ways can harden into custom,” remarked Richard M. Corson in American Folklore, a sentiment that resonates deeply with the essence of this exhibit.
The Carrabelle History Museum invites all to explore the rich tapestry of history and folklore woven into the fabric of Carrabelle. Carrabelle History Museum is located at SE 106 Avenue B, Carrabelle, FL. For more information, go to www.carrabellehistorymuseum.org or contact 850-697-2141 or carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com, Sponsored by C-Quarters Marina, Duke Energy and Shaun Donahoe Realty. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Country Farmer’s Market
2024-06-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Country Farmer’s Market is held every 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays from 9:00 am-1:00 pm, nestled at the foot of the Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL for a delightful showcase of local talent and treasures. Our community’s finest vendors will be there, offering a diverse array of goodies that make perfect gifts or treats for yourself at this open-air market.
Indulge in locally handmade jewelry, farm-fresh produce, freshly roasted coffee, mouthwatering baked goods (yes, we’re talking cinnamon rolls and artisan breads!), handcrafted balms, grass fed beef, aromatic herbs, stunning art and photography, handmade crafts, and so much more. Plus, there will be book signings, unique t-shirts, vegetable seeds, and exotic starter plants to explore.
While you’re here, don’t miss out on a visit to the free Keeper’s House Museum, where you can marvel at our brand new exhibit featuring the historic Fresnel lens. And be sure to pop into the Lighthouse Gift Shop for one-of-a-kind, nautical-themed holiday gifts.
For those seeking adventure, seize the opportunity to climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast for an awe-inspiring view of the Bay (small fee applies).
Mark your calendars for every 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday (excluding holidays), and don’t forget about our larger spring and fall County and Flea Markets.
New and returning vendors are always welcome! Sign up anytime for just $10 per market. Vendors, please come prepared with enough cash/change for the day, as the Gift Shop doesn’t provide extra change. Remember to bring all necessary supplies, including signage, tables, chairs, and hand sanitizer.
For more information, contact the lighthouse at 850-697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com. This event is funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. We can’t wait to see you there!

21st Annual Kingfish Shootout Fishing Tournament
2024-06-15 07:00 - 18:00 | C-Quarters Marina, 501 St. James Ave., Carrabelle, 32322, United States
21st Annual Kingfish Shootout Fishing Tournament
June 15, 2024 @ 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
501 St. James Avenue/ Hwy 98, Carrabelle, FL
This weekend event gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy themselves while advocating a wonderful cause that helps so many. All proceeds go to the Leukemia Research Foundation. Over $1.2 million raised in the past 20 years!
REGISTER NOW at https://c-quartersmarina.com/events/21st-annual-kingfish-shootout/
Online registration ends 6/13 at 5pm! Registration WILL BE OPEN 6/14 starting at 5pm, upstairs @ C-Quarters Marina
There will be three categories, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Red Snapper.
The guaranteed payout will be $24,000! You can win $5,000 for the biggest Kingfish, $2,000 for the biggest Spanish Mackerel, and $5,000 for the biggest Red Snapper. Teams can enter one fish in each category.
Tournament Director
Kristy Crowder
912-599-9495
kmetts3447@gmail.com

Week 1 Summer Reading at Carrabelle Library: Story Time “Going On A Bear Hunt”, Cryptozoology & String Art
2024-06-11 15:30 - 2024-06-14 16:00 | Carrabelle Branch Library, 311 St James Ave, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Summer Reading Program ignites Friday, June 7th and will run until Friday, July 19th at the Franklin County Public Libraries. Both library branches will have fun activities for both kids and adults during the Summer Reading Program under the theme of “Adventure Begins At Your Library”. Library programs are free and open to the public and participants do not need a library card to participate.
The theme this year is “Adventure Begins At Your Library” and will feature the outdoors. There will be reading logs and prizes and incentives for all ages (including adults). There will be performances by Animal Tales (https://www.animaledzoocation.com/) and Mr. Richard (https://mrrichard.net/about).
Week One (June 9th-15th)

Tues, June 11th– Story Time “Going On A Bear Hunt” @ 3:30 PM at both branches.
Wed, June 12th– Cryptozoology for Kids 2:30 PM at Carrabelle (or @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint)
Fri, June 14th – Kids Program “String Art” @ 2:00 PM at Carrabelle (and Craft “No- Sew Sit Upons” @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint)

Those interested are invited to come to the Summer Reading Program kick off parties at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 7th at the Eastpoint branch and on Saturday, June 8th at the Carrabelle branch. At the kick off parties, participants can learn and register for summer reading events followed by an ice cream social.
Franklin County Public Library Eastpoint Branch is located at 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL. For more information about Eastpoint Library activities, contact the Eastpoint Branch Library at (850) 670-8151. The Carrabelle Branch Library is located at 311 St. James Ave. SE (Hwy 98), Carrabelle. For more information on Carrabelle activities, call the Carrabelle Branch at (850) 697-2366. Or go to https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/summer-reading.
The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries. Friends of Franklin County Public Libraries is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Franklin County Public Libraries in Eastpoint and Carrabelle, Florida.
Summer Reading is an annual program that brings children, teens, and families into local public libraries for reading and activities. The benefits to readers in a summer reading program include:

encouragement that reading become a lifelong habit
reluctant readers can be drawn in by the activities
reading over the summer helps children keep their skills up
the program can generate interest in the library and books

And it being summer, the program can just be good fun and provide an opportunity for family time.

Week 1 Summer Reading at Eastpoint Library: Story Time “Going On A Bear Hunt”, Cryptozoology, No- Sew Sit Upons”
2024-06-11 15:30 - 2024-06-14 12:00 | Eastpoint Branch Library, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, United States
The Summer Reading Program ignites Friday, June 7th and will run until Friday, July 19th at the Franklin County Public Libraries. Both library branches will have fun activities for both kids and adults during the Summer Reading Program under the theme of “Adventure Begins At Your Library”. Library programs are free and open to the public and participants do not need a library card to participate.
The theme this year is “Adventure Begins At Your Library” and will feature the outdoors. There will be reading logs and prizes and incentives for all ages (including adults). There will be performances by Animal Tales (https://www.animaledzoocation.com/) and Mr. Richard (https://mrrichard.net/about).
Week One (June 9th-15th)

Tues, June 11th– Story Time “Going On A Bear Hunt” @ 3:30 PM at both branches.
Wed, June 12th– Cryptozoology for Kids @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint (or 2:30 PM at Carrabelle)
Fri, June 14th – Craft “No- Sew Sit Upons” @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint (and Kids Program “String Art” @ 2:00 PM at Carrabelle.)

Those interested are invited to come to the Summer Reading Program kick off parties at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 7th at the Eastpoint branch and on Saturday, June 8th at the Carrabelle branch. At the kick off parties, participants can learn and register for summer reading events followed by an ice cream social.
The Franklin County Public Library Eastpoint Branch is located at 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL. For more information about Eastpoint Library activities, contact the Eastpoint Branch Library at (850) 670-8151. The Carrabelle Branch Library is located at 311 St. James Ave. SE (Hwy 98), Carrabelle. For more information on Carrabelle activities, call the Carrabelle Branch at (850) 697-2366. Or go to https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/summer-reading.

The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries. Friends of Franklin County Public Libraries is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Franklin County Public Libraries in Eastpoint and Carrabelle, Florida.

Summer Reading is an annual program that brings children, teens, and families into local public libraries for reading and activities. The benefits to readers in a summer reading program include:

encouragement that reading become a lifelong habit
reluctant readers can be drawn in by the activities
reading over the summer helps children keep their skills up
the program can generate interest in the library and books

And it being summer, the program can just be good fun and provide an opportunity for family time.

Summer Reading Program Kick Off Party – Carrabelle
2024-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Carrabelle Branch Library, 311 St James Ave, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Franklin County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program sets sail with kick off parties at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 7th at the Eastpoint branch and on Saturday, June 8th at the Carrabelle branch. At the kick off parties, participants can learn and register for summer reading events followed by an ice cream social.
Both library branches will have fun activities for both kids and adults during the Summer Reading Program under the theme of “Adventure Begins At Your Library”. Library programs are free and open to the public and participants do not need a library card to participate.
The theme this year is “Adventure Begins At Your Library” and will feature the outdoors. There will be reading logs and prizes and incentives for all ages (including adults). There will be performances by Animal Tales (https://www.animaledzoocation.com/) and Mr. Richard (https://mrrichard.net/about).
Week One (June 9th-15th)

Tues, June 11th– Story Time “Going On A Bear Hunt” @ 3:30 PM at both branches.
Wed, June 12th– Cryptozoology for Kids.@ 2:30 at Carrabelle and @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint.
Fri, June 14th – Kids Program “String Art” @ 2:00 PM at Carrabelle. Craft “No- Sew Sit Upons” @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint.

Franklin County Public Library Eastpoint Branch is located at 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL. For more information about Eastpoint Library activities, contact the Eastpoint Branch Library at (850) 670-8151. The Carrabelle Branch Library is located at 311 St. James Ave. SE (Hwy 98), Carrabelle. For more information on Carrabelle activities, call the Carrabelle Branch at (850) 697-2366. Or go to https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/summer-reading.
The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries. Friends of Franklin County Public Libraries is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Franklin County Public Libraries in Eastpoint and Carrabelle, Florida.
Summer Reading is an annual program that brings children, teens, and families into local public libraries for reading and activities. The benefits to readers in a summer reading program include:

encouragement that reading become a lifelong habit
reluctant readers can be drawn in by the activities
reading over the summer helps children keep their skills up
the program can generate interest in the library and books

And it being summer, the program can just be good fun and provide an opportunity for family time.

First Friday Downtown Carrabelle
2024-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Carrabelle/ First Friday, 102 St. James Avenue (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Downtown Carrabelle business community is hosting First Friday from 5:00-8:00 pm in downtown Carrabelle, FL. The streets and businesses of Carrabelle will be alive with live music, after-hours shopping, refreshments, gorgeous art, delicious food, lively conversation, new and old friends, specials and fun.
Check out these participating businesses that will be open late for your enjoyment (subject to change, check with individual locations for specifics):

Bubble Waffle Factory
C-Quarters Marina
Carrabelle Dive Shop
Carrabelle Junction
Coastal Cottage Living
Fathom’s Steamroom & Raw Bar
Gina’s Flowers & Such
Harry’s Bar
Marine Street Grill
Marine Street Mercantile
Mornin’ Bite
Pirate Girl’s Treasures
Rio Carrabelle Art Gallery
Shop by the Sea and
Taste of Korea.

Rio Carrabelle Art Gallery is a unique art and music destination located at 102 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, Florida. Taste of Korea, Carrabelle is a Korean Restaurant that offers appetizers, entrees, and soups and is located at 103 St James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL.

Summer Reading Program Kick Off Party - Eastpoint
2024-06-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Eastpoint Branch Library, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, United States
