Apalachicola Home Tour Saturday, May 5
This weekend, Apalachicola takes center stage as it hosts the Historic Home & Garden Tour Friday May 4 and Saturday May 5. More than a dozen distinctive historic homes, gardens, inns, churches and businesses will be on display. For more information, click here.
Historic Society Hosts Spring Ghostwalk May 5
Keep the history hike theme going this weekend and join the Apalachicola Historic Society for their annual Spring Ghost Tour walk of the Historic Chestnut Street Cemetery in Apalachicola. The walk will be held from 7-9 pm. (ET).
Cape St. George and Crooked River Offer Full Moon Climbs this weekend
Carrabelle Beach. On Saturday, May 5, the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association will host a moonlight tower tour of the Crooked River Lighthouse. Climb tickets are $10. Bring your lawn chair to enjoy a free movie starting at dusk. Weather permitting. This month's feature movie is "Old Man and The Sea."
St. George Island. Visitors will be able to enjoy the sunset and moonrise from the top of the Cape St. George Lighthouse on Sunday, May 6. Tickets are $15.00 per person, or $10.00 for St. George Lighthouse Association members, and include light hors d'oeuvres and a sparkling cider toast to the Full Moon. After sunset, additional climbers are welcome at the top for a view of the Full Moon, as time and space permit. 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.
Lighthouse Program May 8
Can't get enough of lighthouses? Here's your chance to learn more about these iconic coastal beacons. On Tuesday, May 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Apalachicola Maritime Museum, in coordination with theApalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, will host a program entitled "Lighthouses of the Forgotten Coast." The program will feature speakers from the Crooked River Lighthouse, Cape St. George Lighthouse and Cape San Blas Lighthouse. The cost is $15 and includes refreshments.
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Fishing Tournament Season Heating Up!
May brings out the fisherman in many who visit the coast this month. As Spring brings warmer weather, fishing tournaments in our area are kicking into gear.
King Buster Tournament
C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle
May 26, June 23
Fisherman's Choice Youth Fishing Tournament
June 6
Kids 16 and under will fish for fresh and saltwater species. Each entry receives a t-shirt, and after the tournament, entrees are invited to attend a cookout at Fisherman's Choice where they will weigh in their fish, eat hot dogs and hamburgers and get some great prizes.
Youth Fishing Tournament
C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle
July 23
Open to all kids 16 and younger. Registration is required on-site.
Big Bend Saltwater Classic
Carrabelle Boat Club, Carrabelle
July 6-8
Annual Father's Day tradition in Carrabelle; one of the largest tournaments in the Southeast.
For a complete list of tournaments planned for later this summer as well as other events in the county, click here. For area marina, charter and general fishing information, click here.
Where to Stay?
Many lodging providers are kicking off the spring season with promotions and packages.Click here for a complete list
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The region’s best professional and amateur golfers compete in a 2-day stroke play event at the beautiful, challenging Golf Course at St. James Bay. Great competition and prizes on one of Northwest Florida’s best layouts. Click here for a registration form.
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Plein Air Painters to Capture Forgotten Coast through May 13
Nationally acclaimed artists have gathered on Florida's Forgotten Coast to paint the noteworthy stretch between Mexico Beach and Alligator Point, as part of the Annual Plein Air Invitational, May 3-13, 2012.
The event includes exhibits across the coast, daily artist demonstrations, workshops, art sales and a series of public receptions. Art enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the exhibits and attend the many free special events that occur throughout the 10 day event.
“Plein Air”, a French word, simply translated means ”open air”. The roots of plein air painting are found in 19th-century Europe. An Englishman, John Constable, believed that artists should forget ”formulas” and trust their own vision in finding truth in nature.
Turtle Season Begins
May 1 marks the beginning of loggerhead sea turtle nesting season on St. George Island. It is the season when local volunteer turtlers begin walking the beach in order to find, mark and protect turtle nests and when homeowners and visitors are educated about turtle friendly house lighting. Visitors interested in learning about sea turtle nesting can visit the St. George Island Visitor's Center (at the St. George Island Lighthouse Park) to see a turtle display and pick up turtle information.
Demo Day May 26
On Saturday May 26, Journeys of St. George Island will host its annual spring Demo Day. Come and try out a kayak or catch on to the Stand Up Paddle Board craze!
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