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Maritime Events All Month Long During April
The number of maritime-related events and activities planned for April continues to grow.
This weekend, Apalachicola's Second Saturday event will feature the opening reception of a Marine Art Exhibit atApalachicola's Center for History, Culture and Art. The event is planned for Saturday evening from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit, which runs through April 28, features noted artists Bill Farnsworth, Hodges Soileau, Mary Erickson, Don Maitz and Val Sandell.
Also this weekend, Gardens Inc. will be featuring fresh produce and container sale.
Looking ahead April 20-21
Maritime Museum Dinner and Lecture
Make plans now to join the Apalachicola Maritime Museum (AMM) Saturday, April 21 for a dinner and presentation on paddle wheelers that once plied the Apalachicola River. The event will occur at the Maritime Museum's visitor center on the docks along the Apalachicola River. Naval architect Kevin Kerwin will give a talk about the interesting history of area paddlewheelers and museum officials will discuss their plans to actually build a paddle wheeler.
Antique Boat Show
The AMM event is being hosted in conjunction with the 14th Annual Apalachicola Antique and Classic Boat Show, which will occur Friday April 20 and Saturday, April 21. Sponsored by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature the 1877 schooner,Governor Stone.
Comedy Theatre
Music In The Park
Saturday, April 21, from 7-9 PM, Music in the Park will return. Enjoy a casual evening at Apalachicola's Riverfront Park or stop by the park on your way or after dinner.
Nashville Dixieland Jazz Performance
On Sunday, April 22, The Apalachicola Historical Society will host the Ilse Newell Concert which starts at 4 PM at Lafayette Park. Come and enjoy the Nashville Dixieland Jazz performance.
Lighthouse Challenge
And, over on St. George Island, at Carrabelle Beach and elsewhere throughout the Panhandle on April 20-21, don't miss the Panhandle Lighthouse Challenge. Test your endurance and climb five of the region's historic lighthouses including Franklin County's Cape St. George Lighthouse and the Crooked River Lighthouse located at Carrabelle Beach.
Looking ahead April 28-29
The 22nd Annual Carrabelle Riverfront Festival will be held Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th. Join your friends to celebrate the culture, history and vitality of coastal Carrabelle. This annual festival offers regional arts and crafts, family friendly attractions and local culinary treats. The two-day event held each spring on Marine Street and features attractions like Carrabelle’s own Fishy Fashion Show, Pet Parade and the Procession of the Species. The hours of the festival are 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 pm on Sunday.
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Governor Stone Sails The Area During April
The 1877 schooner Governor Stone will be Franklin County for the next several weeks to part in two maritime events planned for April. Governor Stone is on display at the Riverfront Park in Apalachicola through April 22 and the first week in May. She sails Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in April at 2pm EDT and joins the Antique and Classic Boat Show April 20-21. Call 850-653-2249 for reservations.
The 65’ Governor Stone is a shallow draft cargo schooner that represents a glimpse back into Franklin County’s maritime history. The floating national monument is the last known survivor of a class of vessels that once plied Apalachicola Bay and near-shore waters all along the Gulf Coast. Lovingly restored, the historic schooner now travels along the Gulf Coast promoting maritime history and culture. The Governor Stone will be on display for the Apalachicola Antique Boat Show April 20-21 and then will sail back to Carrabelle to take part in the Carrabelle Riverfront Festival, April 28-29.
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