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Paddlejam May 20-22
Grab your kayak and head to the coast May 20-22 and join in what organizers hope will be another world-record attempt to gather the largest number of kayaks together in one floating mass to break the current Guiness world record. The three-day Forgotten Coast
The PaddleJam event is sponsored by the Forgotten Coast Paddle Club. The Guiness World record attempt is just one activity planned as part of the area-wide fund-raising event featuring paddle sports, music and food. Other activities planned include kayak and SUP races and live music throughout the county.Click here for details.
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Plein Air Paint-out
May 6-15More than 20 nationally acclaimed artists along with several hundred art enthusiasts will gather on Florida's Forgotten Coast soon to participate in the 11th annual Forgotten Coast en Plein Air Invitational, America's Great Paint-Out, May 6-15, 2016.The event will include several exhibit venues stretching from Carrabelle more than 100 miles west along the coast to Mexico Beach. The event features daily artist demonstrations, workshops, art sales and a series of public receptions. This year focuses on the natural environment, with an emphasis on highlighting land conservation, habitat restoration and environmental stewardship.
Art enthusiasts can visit the exhibits and attend the many free special events that occur throughout the 10 day event.Click here for details.
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Art Gallery Crawl June 4
Art Galleries in downtown Apalachicola will host a Gallery Crawl on Saturday, June 4. Join them for an evening of art, music and light refreshments in historic downtown Apalachicola from from6 -9 pm. Click for details.
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Ilse Newell Concert in the Park May 15
The Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts will its final concert of the season on Sunday May 15 at Riverfront Park. The “Concert in the Park” at begins at2 pm and will be a partnership with the Forgotten Coast Cultural Coalition as they conclude their 10 day Plein Air event. The concert will feature the Franklin County High School Seahawk Band a gospel sing and fishy fashion show. Click for details.
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Coastal Art Getaway Winner Announced!
Becky Blackburn from Tallahassee is the winner of the Coastal Art Getaway Vacation Contest sponsored in April by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council (FCTDC). Ms. Blackburn was randomly selected from among entrants to win a two night stay in historic Apalachicola, meals and tickets to attend the 2016 Plein Air Gala with a gift certificate.
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St. George Island Lighthouse Full Moon Climb May 21Climb to the top of the lighthouse to see spectacular views of the sunset and full moon. 7:30 - 9pm ET. Light refreshments are served. Admission charge. Contact Gift Shop at 850-927-7745 for reservations. Click for details.
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Rock By The Sea Concert May 12-15 on St. George Island
This three night charity music event on St. George Island is dedicated to raising money to assist deserving charities who provide direct services to those in need. The May event held at Harry A's on St. George Island usually sells out quickly so check their website for details. If you miss the May event, make plans to attend the second Rock By the Sea event - Rock By the Sea Lite- which will be held September 22-25. Click here for details.
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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.
Please note that Franklin County recently adopted a Leave No Trace Ordinance that requires chairs, umbrellas and equipment to removed nightly from the public beaches in order to help mama turtles more easily navigate the beaches to nest and allow hatchlings a clear path back to the water from their nests in the dunes.
Want to learn more? The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve will host weekly "turtle talks" beginning in June at the ANERR's Eastpoint Visitor Center each Wednesday from 2-3 pm to educate visitors about the nesting sea turtles.
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Home Tour May 6-7A reverence for the past and a vision for the future are combined in the 24th Annual “Historic Apalachicola Home & Garden Tour" May 6-7, 2016. A flurry of recent building activity in Apalachicola is reflected in the homes on this year's tour. From historic preservation and restoration to home renovation and new construction, this year's tour features outstanding examples of the building boom for your pleasure and inspiration. The gardens pay homage to the area's temperate climate and the horticultural and creative talents of the homeowners. Click here for details.
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Historic Society Hosts Spring Ghostwalk May 7Stay in Apalachicola after the home tour Saturday, May 7 and enjoy the Apalachicola Historic Society's annual Spring Ghostwalk of the Historic Chestnut Street Cemetery in Apalachicola. History enthusiasts take on the personna of several of the cemetery’s more notable inhabitants to tell of life in Apalachicola more than 100 years ago. The walk will be held from6:30-8:30 pm. (ET).
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FSU To Host Evening Edge of the Sea CoursesThe Florida State University Coastal & Marine Lab will host a series of courses this summer entitled “Exploring Nature: Evening at the Edge of the Sea.” The courses, scheduled to beginSaturday, May 21, are designed to educate and inspire through a hands-on experience with the area’s shores and shallows. Click here for more information.
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Upcoming Eventsat a Glance
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