Kingfish ShootoutAugust 3-4
Carrabelle's 10th Annual Kingfish Shootout will take place on Saturday andSunday August 3-4. The event is hosted at the C-Quarters marina as a benefit to the Leukemia Research Foundation.Tournament details here.
Ice Festival in August
Celebrate cool at Apalachicola's Festival of Ice on Saturday, August 10 and 17 in Historic Apalachicola as the town salutes Dr. John Gorrie, the inventor of the ice machine. This year's event will feature a lecture on Aug. 10 at the Apalachicola Maritime Museum by author and photographer Elli Morris about her book Cooling the South. An event on Aug. 17 at the Gorrie Museum will feature ice carving, ice ceam and snow cones.
SGI Summer Sizzler
On Saturday, August 10, St. George Island will host the 16th Annual St. George Island Sizzler 5K Race & One Mile Fun Run. On-site registration begins at 3 pm, the one mile fun run begins at5:30 pm and the 5K begins at 6 pm. Benefits the Franklin County Humane Society.For details, click here.
Cape St. George Lighthouse
Full Moon Climb
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Late Summer Getaways
Plan a 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. Click here to learn more about Franklin County's parks, museums and wildlife areas.
Where to Stay?
Many lodging providers are pulling out the stops to offer late summer getaway packages.
ST GEORGE ISLAND
Enjoy Sizzlin' Summer Savings at Collins Vacation Rentals this summer. Many homes are ofering a 10% discount on weekly rentals - a savings of up to $500 on select properties. You can also book 4 Nights and Get the 5th Night free at Collins. Resort Vacation Rentals is encouraging visitors to book now for their 2014 stay by offering a 15% discount plus an extra 5% if you book at least nine months in advance and if you are a repeat renter. Also many homeowners are offering fantastic last minute specials.
APALACHICOLA
The Coombs House Inn is celebrating 20 years of operation by offering a 20% discount on all rooms through the end of the year. With the holidays approacching it might be the perfect time to purchase a gift certificate!
CARRABELLE AREA
Click here for a complete list of lodging providers.
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Riverfront Film Festival Oct 19
Don't miss the first annual Apalachicola Riverfront Film Festival on Saturday, October 19th, 2013. This one night event will feature an array of professional independent films from around the country. The outdoor festival will be located along the river’s edge in historic downtown Apalachicola. For more film festival information, click here.
Join the Apalachicola Riverkeepers on their monthly paddling trip on August 24 in and around the Apalachicola River and Bay. The trips are free to members and $30 for non-members. In addition to their monthly paddling trips, the Apalachicola Riverkeepers are also hosting longer paddling excursions (10+) miles which are best suited for paddlers with experience. Click here to learn more.
Clean the Coast September 21
Franklin County's Coastal Cleanup will be helpSaturday, September 21 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. There are cleanup locations throughout the county. Click here to learn more.
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Oyster and Wildflower Talks in August
The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR) will host two educational talks in August at their visitor center in Eastpoint. OnThursday, August 1, come learn about oysters and the reefs they call home. OnThursday, August 8, ANERR will host a wildflower lecture, slideshow and nature walk. Both talks are scheduled for 3 p.m.
ANERR celebratesNational Estuaries Day at its Research and Visitor Center in Eastpoint onSeptember 27. The festivities will run from 1:30-6 p.m. and will feature family-friendly activities and exhibits. The Visitor Center is located near the St. George Island Bridge at 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint.
Golf & Rock Charity EventSept. 5-7
Fall Golf Tourney
Tee up with business members from around the Franklin, Gulf, Leon and Wakulla County areas at the 10th annual Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Tee-time is 1:00 pm at the St. James Bay Golf Course east of Carrabelle. Click here for details.
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