Forgotten Coast OLD FLORIDA’S GO-TO GUIDE FOR
APALACHICOLA SUNDOWN SOCIAL
Sunday August 11, 2019, 6:00pm ET
An intimate celebration of good food and better company
in downtown Apalachicola. The menu honors the harvests
and traditions of Old Florida. Seating is limited!
WHERE: TBA / Downtown Apalachicola INFO: SundownSocial.com
CAPE ST. GEORGE LIGHT FULL MOON CLIMB
Wednesday August 14, 2019, 8:00pm-9:30pm ET
Take in the sunset and full Sturgeon Moon views at the
top of the St. George Island Lighthouse. Reservations
are recommended!
WHERE: Lighthouse Park / St. George Island INFO: StGeorgeLight.org
ST. JOSEPH BAY SCALLOP SEASON OPENS
Friday August 16, 2019
The annual harvest begins in St. Joseph Bay,
and continues through September 16th.
Be sure to check the FWC web site for
details and up-to-date regulations.
WHERE: St. Joseph Bay INFO: MyFWC.com
SALTAIR FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturday August 17, 2019, 9:00am-1:00pm ET
The good stuff returns to downtown Port St. Joe – it’s
SAFM round 2 for August!
WHERE: City Commons Park / Port St. Joe INFO: SaltAirMarket.com
MBARA KINGFISH TOURNAMENT
Friday & Saturday Aug. 23 & 24, 2019
Fish this great annual event and support the community
of Mexico Beach! This annual offshore fishing
tournament raises money for artificial reef
construction in local waters. The can’t-miss
Captain’s Party takes place Friday evening
at Beacon Hill Park, with fishing on
Saturday. Weigh-in from 1:00pm-5:00pm
at the Mexico Beach Marina. Great prizes in
both recreational and professional divisions!
W HERE: St. Joe Beach & Mexico Beach INFO: MBARA.org
ENDLESS SUMMER CONCERT
Thursday August 1, 2019, 6:00pm-9:00pm ET
Free concert featuring Kyle Mitchell & Alec Kotrous at
the Windmark Beach Town Center. Food & refreshments
with a cash bar.
WHERE: Windmark Beach INFO: ChooseCovenant.org
C-QUARTERS MARINA KINGFISH SHOOTOUT
Friday & Saturday August 2 & 3, 2019
Captain’s meeting Friday evening. Fishing Saturday!
Guaranteed $16,500 payout. Proceeds benefit Leukemia
Research Foundation.
WHERE: C-Quarters Marina / Carrabelle INFO: C-QuartersMarina.com
ST. JOSEPH BAY SCALLOP RODEO
Saturday August 3, 2019, 8:00am-6:00pm ET
Help restore the Bay Scallop population by collecting live
scallops to be placed in predator-exclusion cages.
WHERE: St. Joseph Bay INFO: MyFWC.com
SALTAIR FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturday August 3, 2019, 9:00am-1:00pm ET
The 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month bring fresh
seasonal produce from regional farmers, crafts, jewelry,
music and more to downtown Port St. Joe.
WHERE: City Commons Park / Port St. Joe INFO: SaltAirMarket.com
SGI SIZZLER 5K RACE & FUN RUN
Saturday August 3, 2019, 6:30pm ET
One mile fun run begins at 6:30pm. 5K race starts at
7:00pm. Post-race party at Doc Myer’s Island Pub &
Sports Bar. Proceeds benefit ECCC of Franklin County.
WHERE: St. George Island INFO: StGeorgeIslandSizzler.com
APALACHICOLA FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturday Aug. 10, 2019, 9:00am-1:00pm ET
Regional produce, fresh herbs and Tupelo honey
are among the market offerings every 2nd and
4th Saturday at Apalachicola’s Mill Pond Pavilion.
WHERE: Mill Pond Pavilion / Apalachicola INFO: Facebook.com
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APALACHICOLA RIVERKEEPER FIELD TRIP
Saturday August 24, 2019, 8:00am-5:00pm ET
Explore the Apalachicola River and Basin on an all-day
volunteer-led kayak eco-outing. Donations appreciated!
WHERE: Apalachicola INFO: ApalachicolaRiverkeeper.org
APALACHICOLA FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturday August 24, 2019, 9:00am-1:00pm ET
The Farmers’ Market returns to Apalachicola’s Mill Pond
Pavilion for its second visit of the month.
WHERE: Mill Pond Pavilion / Apalachicola INFO: Facebook.com
FLORIDA SCALLOP FESTIVAL
Friday-Sunday Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2019
The 2019 Florida Scallop, Music & Arts Festival
features top notch entertainment, great vendors,
fantastic food and more! Held in the shadow
of the Cape San Blas Lighthouse at beautiful
George Core Park in Port St. Joe.
WHERE: George Core Park / Port St. Joe INFO: ScallopFestFL.org
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SALTAIR FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturday Sept. 21, 2019, 9:00am-1:00pm ET
The good stuff returns to downtown Port
St. Joe – it’s SAFM round 2 for September!
WHERE: City Commons Park / Port St. Joe
INFO: SaltAirMarket.com
ESTUARIES DAY 2019
Friday September 27, 2019, 1:30pm-6:00pm ET
Free and fun for the whole family! Educational games
and exhibits, touch tanks, Monarch Butterfly tagging, free
t-shirts and much more.
WHERE: Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve / Eastpoint
INFO: ApalachicolaReserve.com
APALACHICOLA RIVERKEEPER FIELD TRIP
Saturday September 28, 2019, 8:00am-5:00pm ET
Explore the Apalachicola River and Basin with an expert
volunteer guide on an all-day kayak eco-outing.
Donations welcome and appreciated!
WHERE: Apalachicola INFO: ApalachicolaRiverkeeper.org
APALACHICOLA FARMERS’ MARKET
Sat. Sept. 28, 2019, 9:00am-1:00pm ET
The Farmers’ Market returns to Apalachicola’s Mill
Pond Pavilion for its second visit of the month.
WHERE: Mill Pond Pavilion / Apalachicola INFO: Facebook.com
PORTOBER FEST 2019
Saturday Sept. 28, 2019, Noon-7:00pm ET
Family friendly German-themed festival in downtown
Port St. Joe. Live music, food, beverages, vendors & fun
take over Reid Avenue on Saturday afternoon!
WHERE: Reid Avenue / Port St. Joe INFO: GulfChamber.org
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PORK-OFF FOR THE PINK OUT
Monday September 2, 2019, 7:00am-3:00pm ET
A food & fun Labor Day fundraiser for the 2019 Franklin
Needs Pink-Out hosted by Paddy’s Raw Bar on SGI. Rib
Cook-Off begins at 7:00am. Ribs and BBQ plates on sale
for $10.00 beginning at 11:00am.
WHERE: Paddy’s Raw Bar / St. George Island INFO: ApalachicolaBay.org
SALTAIR FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturday September 7, 2019, 9:00am-1:00pm ET
The 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month bring fresh
seasonal produce from regional farmers, crafts, jewelry,
music and more to downtown Port St. Joe.
WHERE: City Commons Park / Port St. Joe INFO: SaltAirMarket.com
2019 FORGOTTEN COAST OPEN
Saturday & Sunday September 7 & 8, 2019
Great competition and great prizes on a great golf course!
The 2019 Forgotten Coast Open features
individual stroke play, two-player team
competition, skins games, proximity
contests, a 9-hole shootout and more!
WHERE: St. James Bay Golf Resort / Carrabelle
INFO: StJamesBay.com
CAPE ST. GEORGE LIGHT FULL MOON CLIMB
Friday September 13, 2019, 7:30pm-9:00pm ET
Take in the sunset and full Harvest Moon views at the
top of the St. George Island Lighthouse. Reservations
are recommended!
WHERE: Lighthouse Park / St. George Island INFO: StGeorgeLight.org
APALACHICOLA FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturday September 14, 2019, 9:00am-1:00pm ET
Regional produce, fresh herbs and Tupelo honey are
among the market offerings every 2nd and 4th Saturday
at Apalachicola’s Mill Pond Pavilion.
WHERE: Mill Pond Pavilion / Apalachicola INFO: Facebook.com
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