Friday, November 1, 2024

The 61st Florida Seafood Festival officially begins today at Battery Park in Apalachicola

The 61st Florida Seafood Festival officially begins today at Battery Park in Apalachicola.

 

The gates open at 10 this morning, and there is no charge to get in the park.

 

The blessing of the fleet begins at 4 o'clock at Riverfront Park with King Retsyo and Miss Florida Seafood leading the pack aboard a shrimp boat.

 

Once the blessing is complete, the king and queen will then officially open the weekend’s activities.

 

There will be live musical entertainment through the evening at the festival’s main stage – Christian artists will begin performing at 6, with headliners Riley Clemmons kicking off at 730.

 

Saturday is the big day of the festival.

 

The Redfish Run begins at 8 AM at the Gibson Inn - The Seafood Festival Parade begins at 10 on Saturday morning. 

 

It costs 5 dollars to get in the park on Saturday, but for the price you get to watch the oyster shucking and oyster eating contest and kids can take part in the hourly blue crab races.

 

There will be lots of music on Saturday including Headliner Entertainer Mark Wills at 8:30.

 

The Park will close at 11 PM on Saturday.

 

If you would like to see a full listing of this weekend’s events, just log on to the festival’s official website at www.floridaseafoodfestival.com





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Capt Dave's BBQ Cookout this Saturday, November 2nd at Rich's Supermarket and Fuel Center

Registration ends November 1st


Join us November 16th and 17th at Frank Pate Park for the JSL Pickleball Tournament!


Saturday, November 16th - Men's Doubles at 8am EST

Saturday, November 16th - Women's Doubles at 2pm EST

Sunday, November 17th - Mixed Doubles at 1pm EST


Registration includes: T-shirt & Swag Bag


Come out and have some fun! All proceeds are going to the Junior Service League of Port St. Joe to support the Women and Children of Gulf County. Enjoy the Hospitality Tent and Play the 50/50 Raffle!


Register at https://app.pickleballden.com/external-tournament/8616660


Get the Holiday Shopping Started!

Join Gulf County shops and boutiques for First Friday Sip & Shop, every month, from 5-7pm ET for beverages, light hors d'oeuvres, art, music and more! You will find great deals and good times on and around Reid Avenue at participating businesses! After shopping, stay in the business district for dinner and entertainment!

61st Annual Florida Seafood Festival

November 1 & 2, 2024


The Florida Seafood Festival is a two-day event annually drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola in scenic Franklin County. The festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola River under the shady oaks of Apalachicola’s Battery Park.



The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events, Musical Entertainment. Some of the notable events include Oyster Eating and Oyster Shucking contest, Blue Crab Races, Photo Contest, Parade, 5k Redfish Run, The Blessing of the Fleet, History of the Festival Exhibit and Tonging for Treasure.

Join the Gulf County Chamber Executive Director on November 4 for coffee on the first Monday of each month for Java with Joe to Trade Ideas - Share Information - Ask Questions - with No Agenda!

PLEASE NOTE: This weekend is included on the calendar!

117 Sailors Cove Drive Port Saint Joe, FL

411 Cape San Blas Rd. Port Saint Joe, FL 32456


“The Kitchen”, our food trailer will be open this week during the time the bar is open.

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8066 W Hwy 98, Port Saint Joe, FL

We're a lovely dive bar offering your favorite beer, wine, liquors, live entertainment, and karaoke.

This week at The Lookout Lounge Community Center



Wednesday Weekly Dart Tournament @7pm

Thursday Coed Pool Tournament @7pm AND Karaoke 9-1!

Friday LIVE MUSIC and the BEST Karaoke on the Coast!

Saturday the BEST Karaoke on the Coast!

PLEASE NOTE: This weekend is included on the calendar!

105 Good Morning Street, Port Saint Joe, FL




Joe Whitmer

President/CEO

 

Gulf County Chamber of Commerce

321B Reid Ave

Port St Joe, FL

gulfchamber.org

850-227-1223 Office

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