 Historic Apalachicola Christmas Celebration Begins November 26 Be in Apalachicola the day after Thanksgiving to enjoy the town's annual Christmas Celebration. From 4-8 p.m. the streets of downtown Apalachicola will be lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit. Merchants will be open late and the sounds of carolers will echo through the streets filling the evening with the Christmas spirit. Santa will arrive on a shrimp boat at 4 pm at the City Dock on Water Street. A Holiday Fresh Market is also planned for Apalachicola's downtown on Dec. 4. Come early to buy hand crafted Apalachicola specialties from fresh seasonal wreaths to vintage European glass bead jewelry. For more information, contact the Chamber office at (850) 653-9419 or visit www.apalachicolabay.org
Trio Amabile Performs Dec. 5
Doctoral students from FSU Music School will perform as part of the Ilse Newell Concert Series on Dec. 5 in Apalachicola. The trio will perform "A European Journey" playing compoers such as Mozart, Brahms and Schumann, as well as other European composers. For more information, visit www.apalachicolahistoricalsociety.org |
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Carrabelle Boat Parade of Lights & Holiday on the Harbor Dec. 11
On December 11, Carrabelle's Marine Street will be glowing with lights, and the River Walk will be the place to watch the annual boat parade and enjoy the town's annual Holiday on the Harbor event. Stroll with old friends, make some new ones, sip cider, see Santa and fill your eyes with enchantment! Fireworks are the grand finale for the parade. Fun for the whole family! Join in the fun and put your boat in the parade! Register online St. George Lighthouse Hosts Full Moon Climbs Nov. 21 & Dec. 21 The St. George Lighthouse will be open for special climbs during full moon evenings in November and December. Visitors will be able to enjoy the sunset and moonrise from the top of the lighthouse on the evenings of November 21 and December 21, from 5-6:30 pm. A lighthouse guide will be onsite as visitors climb the 92 stairs to the top to see breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, Apalachicola Bay, and St. George Sound. A climbing charge of $15 per person includes snacks. For more info contact the St. George Island Visitor Center at 850-927-7744 or visit www.seestgeorgeisland.com The Cape St. George Light was first built at West Pass in 1833. It was rebuilt at Cape St. George in 1848 and 1852, and toppled into the Gulf on October 21, 2005. The St. George Lighthouse Association headed the effort to rebuild the lighthouse at the center of St. George Island, and the lighthouse opened to the public in December of 2008. |
Area Landmarks Host Holiday Open House Events Both the Orman House Historic State Park and Raney House Museum will be open to the public and decorated for Christmas during the Historic Apalachicola Holiday Celebration on Friday, Nov. 26. A Christmas Tea is planned at the Orman House on Dec. 12. For more information, please visit the Orman House and the Raney House Museum. Count Birds For Christmas Come outside and join Franklin County's 17th Annual Apalachicola Christmas Bird Count (CBC) this holiday season. The Apalachicola CBC is scheduled for December 27, 2010. Areas included in the Apalachicola count include St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, Little St. George Island, and the Apalachicola Bay. For more information on how to register, contact 850-265-3676 or email alan.knothe@myfwc.com. Kayak Paddling Trip Dec. 12 Be on St. George Island, Sunday, Dec. 12, as the St. George Island Kayak Club hosts its monthly paddling trip. The group leaves the island at 9:30 and returns at 4pm for a local paddle on area bays and rivers. Visitors pay $15 for the trip or you can join the club and paddle for free. Kayak and transportation included. Call 927-3259 for details. | SGI Palms Light Up on Dec. 3
The holiday season officially arrives on St. George Island December 3 as the annual Palm Lighting festivities begin at 5 pm at the St. George Lighthouse Park. A one mile "Jingle Jog" starts at 5 pm on the bike path in front of Lighthouse Park and proceeds through the business district. There's no fee; it's a fun run and everyone is welcome! All runners will receive Santa hats for their heads and jingle bells for their shoes. Santa is expected around 6 pm and will arrive by fire engine to entertain and provides gifts to the children. Refreshments will include snacks, coffee, and hot chocolate. View the lighting of the island palms at sundown. For more information, visit www.seestgeorgeisland.com or call the Visitor Center, 850-927-7744.
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| First Annual Oyster Cook-off Planned for January 15
Get out your recipes and join in as Apalachicola hosts its First Annual Apalachicola Oyster Cookoff on January 15. The event will feature all kinds of oyster recipes and trophies will be awarded. Winners may see their recipes published in a future cookbook! There will be music, activities for the kids and LOTS OF OYSTERS! Proceeds benefit the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department. |
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February 20, 2011 | Holiday Fare Tradition Includes Oysters! Now is the perfect time to enjoy Apalachicola Bay’s famous oysters. Florida oysters are available year round, but harvest really gears up in fall as water temperatures begin to drop. The cool months are when oysters taste the best. Head to your favorite seafood market or restaurant now and you'll find delicious Apalachicola Bay oysters in abundance.
Ninety percent of Florida's oysters are harvested in Apalachicola Bay in Franklin County, one of the most productive, pristine estuaries in the country. Click Here to Watch The Seafood Industry Video Produced by FCTV for the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. |
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