August Events and Activities in Franklin County

Click here to Check Out the Late Summer Vacation Getaway Deals  from Franklin County Lodging Providers. Just a Few More Days to Sign up for Apalachicola Pet Friendly Getaway!  Looking for a fall getaway with your furry friend? Enter to win a two night pet-friendly vacation in historic Apalachicola. The vacation package features a two night stay at the pet-friendly accommodations in Apalachicola, two evening meals at pet-friendly restaurants, gift certificate to a pet friendly shop and a pet photo session. Click here to Enter! Road Trip to the Coast! Nothing says summer more than a road trip! And there's no better way to send summer packing than with a late summer getaway road trip.  Along the way, you'll encounter dozens of parks, wildlife areas, museums and recreational opportunities. Many lodging providers are pulling out the stops to offer late summer getaway packages. ST GEORGE ISLAND  St. George Island Vacation Properties is offering a 15% savings through bookings made before August 10, 2015. Book one of the participating homes for available dates during the month of August and they will take 15% off of the advertised rates! Offer applies to new reservations only and certain conditions may apply. Resort Vacation Rentals features several individual vacation home specials – some perfect for that last minute getaway.  Fickling & Company of Florida Vacation Rentals is offering several lodging specials including book 4 nights and get 5th free, repeat guest thank you discounts and a 20% Fall discount for select properties.  Bucaneer Inn Stay 6 consecutive nights and get the 7th one free and a 15% discount for senior over 55 and/or military. St. George Inn is offering midweek, weekly, monthly and the mother of all deals…$49 per night from the week following Thanksgiving until the week prior to Christmas. APALACHICOLA Best Western Apalach Inn in Apalachicola is offering guests that stay 2 nights get 20% discount on the 3rd night. Gibson Inn will host several fall Murder Mystery Weekends this fall onAugust 7-9, September 18-20, October 30-31 and December 4-6. This weekend package of intrigue for two includes: A room for 2 guests, Friday& Saturday night, cocktails on Friday night, a delicious breakfast on Saturday & Sunday mornings, dinner for 2 on Saturday evening, and lots of entertainment. Approximately 2 weeks prior to the event you are mailed the theme of the "murder" and you can "dress the part" or not, it's all up to you! Come & join us at the Gibson Inn where the ambiance makes it the perfect venue for murder.  CARRABELLE AREA Save up to 50% when you book a stay of 2 nights or more withPickett’s Landing Rentals in Carrabelle.  At Points To View, PETS STAY FREE! We offer nice discounts on 2 or more weeks and/or 2 or more months of rental.  Cleaning fees are waived on monthly rentals. Sandy Beach Properties 10% discount for guests returning to the same property more than once in any calendar year. Pirates Landing Condos and Sands of Carrabelle Townhomes:Mid-Week Special - Book two nights and get the third night free! (available Monday-Thursday Only, not available on holidays or special events, homes that require a 3 night minimum will receive the 4th night free). St. James Bay Golf Villa Receive a Great Deal when you Stay & Play! The Stay & Play packages include accommodations at the Residences Condominiums, plus unlimited rounds of golf on our perfectly manicured 18-hole championship course.  The Old Carrabelle Hotel Join us this fall for some peace and quiet on our “Salty” Forgotten Coast—stay 2 nights and get the 3rd FREE!. Restaurant breakfasts are included, just mention SaltyFall2014. Carrabelle RV Resort The Carrabelle RV Resort currently offers two vacation packages. Massage Package Set aside time for yourself with our Massage Package. Let go of all your worries during your 90 minute massage, treat yourself to dinner at a delicious local restaurant, then retire to one of our rejuvenating accommodations. Outdoor Adventure Package We have planned the perfect outdoor adventure for you! During your stay with us, you will experience a vacation packed full of breathtaking hiking trails, beautiful scenery at our local Tate’s Hell State Park, an exciting kayaking trip, and dining at one of our favorite local restaurants.  History PresentationSept. 12 in Carrabelle The Carrabelle History Museum will present the second in a series of presentations about the "First People of the Forgotten Coast" on Saturday, September 12 at Carrabelle's Franklin County Senior Center. The presentation, scheduled to begin at  10am, will feature noted history authors and experts Madeline Carr and Joe Knetsch.  Rock By The Sea Charity Music Fest Sept. 24-26Rock By The Sea & Now I Play Along Too present this charity music festival to benefit Now I Play Along Too and Franklin County Library. The three-day event, hosted at Harry A's on St. George Island, will eature artists including Melodime, Steve Everett, Stephen Kellogg, Tony Lucca, Paul McDonald, Amy Gerhartz, Brian Fechino, Tim Brantley, Hey Monea!, The Georgia Flood and The Blues Factor. Activities include a Scavenger Hunt and Golf with a Musician. Celebrate the Bay September 25 It's all about the Bay on Sept 25 as the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR) celebrates National Estuaries Day at its Nature/Visitor Center in Eastpoint. The festivities will run from 1:30-6 p.m. and will feature family-friendly activities, touch tanks, fun and educational games.  ANERR recently expanded its extensive series of trails at the Reserve. Visitors can now enjoy 1,600 feet or nearly 1/3 of a mile of newly built raised wooden boardwalks that traverse the Reserve’s 28 acres plus another 400 feet of trails.  The Visitor Center is located near the St. George Island Bridge at 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint. St. George Island Sizzler 5K Race  The 18th annual St. George Island Sizzler 5K Race & One Mile Fun Run, scheduled forSaturday, August 8, is an annual event sponsored by the Tate's Hell Track Club. All proceeds benefit the Franklin County Humane Society.  Kingfish Tourney August 1-2. This Kingfish Tournament 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.        Art Workshops The Apalachicola School of Art continues its series of art exhibits and workshops this summer at The Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and Art located at 86 Water Street, Apalachicola. Deborah La Grasse, Sculpture Exhibit – ThroughAugust 15.  Field Studies to Studio Painting with Hodges Soileau September 28-30, 2015 9-4PM (ET) This workshop will allow the participants to spend time in the field to create studies which will be used to do a larger studio painting.   Rio Carrabelle Hosts Art Exhibit Through August The Rio Carrabelle Art Gallery in Carrabelle will host an exhibit featuring the poloraid print work of  Photographer Emily Naff, and the "Apalachicola Retro" - photos of Bo May. The exhibit also features local images by  Sharon Johnson. SGI Full Moon Climb Fall Schedule The August Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2015.  The Sunset/Full Moon Climb will take place from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will include light hors d'oeuvres and a sparkling cider toast to the full moon.  Cost is $15.00 for the general public and $10.00 for members of the St. George Lighthouse Association. After sunset, people are invited to climb to the top of the lighthouse for a breathtaking view of the full moon, as space and time permit.  Cost is $10.00 for the general public and $5.00 for SGLA members. Future climbs are scheduled for Sept. 27 andOct. 27. Apalachicola Farmers Market August Schedule Local seafood, produce, herbs, and honey, homemade breads and pies, along with other regional specialties will be fare offered at the Apalachicola Farmers Market August 8 and22 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Mill Pond Pavilion, located at the north end of Market Street in Historic Apalachicola.  Events At A Glance August 1 - Kingfish Shootout August 5, 12, 19, 26 - Turtle Talk August 8 - SGI Sizzler 5k Race August 8, 22 - Apalachicola Farmers' Market 14 - Wine Tasting Event, Up The Stairs September 12, 26 -Apalachicola Farmers' Market August 15 - Full Moon Climb September 5 - Free Fishing Day September 12 - Early People of the Forgotten Coast September 12, 27 - Full Moon Climb, SGI September 25 - Estuary Day, Eastpoint September 26-28 - Hodges Soileau Art Workshop October 3 - FSU Marine Lab Float Your Boat Regatta October 10 Riverfront Film Festival, Apalachicola October 11 - Oktoberfest, Bowery Station, Apalachicola October 24 - Lantern Fest, Carrabelle Beach October 26-28 - Bill Farnsworth Art Workshop October 27 - Full Moon Climb, SGI October 31 - Chestnut Street Cemetery Ghostwalk

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