Thursday, October 27, 2016

Car Show & Sock Hop This Weekend in Apalachicola!

This Weekend!

The Autos & Oysters Car Show & Sock Hop!

The 2nd Annual “Autos & Oysters” Car Show on Saturdayhosted by Apalachicola Main Street will display a beautiful selection of vehicles, from vintage to late model, and everything in between.
Dozens of cars are pre-registered for the event including a fantastic array of classic American muscle cars and a strong showing of Porsches of every variety. Also look for the 1932 Auburn Boattail Speedster, 1947 MG and 1960 Austin Healey. 
The show is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Water Street in downtown Apalachicola, immediately followed by the awards ceremony. Plaques will be awarded for the Top 50, Sponsor’s Choice, Greatest Club Participation, Greatest Distance Traveled and Best of Show.
The head judge will be J.C. O’Steen of Tallahassee. O’Steen has judged several major national and international events and owns an impressive collection of vintage cars and motorcycles.
If you'd like to enter your car in the show, registration opens at 9:00 a.m. and the cost is $20. The registration tent will be located on the corner of Water Street and Avenue E.
Later Saturday evening, don your favorite 50s attire or come as you are to the City Docks at Riverfront Park for a Sock Hop from 7 p.m. – until. Local refreshments will be available. Admission is free for both events. 

Package Deals! 

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Package deals are in place to encourage our visitors to spend the weekend, enjoy great dining, and explore our shops.  Stay with one of our participating lodging providers…
...And receive coupons for shopping and dining discounts!*
*Coupons for shopping and dining discounts will be given at the front desk when you check in. Available to anyone staying with one of our participating lodging providers for "Autos & Oysters" events. 
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About Apalachicola Main Street
Our mission is to enhance downtown Apalachicola through sound economic development which promotes our future while preserving our past.  We work to enhance the vitality of Downtown Apalachicola as the social, cultural and economic heart of our community. We are a public-private partnership affiliated with the City of Apalachicola. We are a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Downtown Apalachicola is defined as Ten Foot Hole to Scipio Creek, and Water Street to Sixth Street.
Main Street is a nationwide program supported by the National Trust for Historic Preservation through the National Main Street Center in Chicago. The Florida Department of Historic ResourcesFlorida Main Street Program brings State guidance and support to our local Main Street organization.
As a unique economic development tool, the Main Street Four-Point Approach is the foundation for local initiatives to revitalize downtown districts by leveraging local assets—from cultural or architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride. 
We aim to protect our historic character, strengthen our business community, promote gathering places for friends and family, hold outstanding events, and honor our history.  
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website.
Our Executive Director is Augusta West. 
She is a 1997 graduate of the University of Georgia, a resident of Apalachicola and the recipient of a 2015 Pinnacle Award, which honors women in northwest Florida who have made outstanding contributions as leaders in business and in their communities.
If you have questions, suggestions, or feedback, please feel free to contact her via email or by phone at 850-274-1321.
We'd love to hear from you.

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