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Annual Ghostwalk Tour on Halloween This Year!
Ghostwalk in Apalach Hauntings abound in Apalachicola on Oct. 31 at the Historic Chestnut Street Cemetery. From 6:30-8:30 pm local history enthusiasts take on the personna of several of the cemetery's more notable inhabitants to tell their tale of life in Apalachicola more than 100 years ago. Click here for details.
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Apalachicola Riverfront Film Fest Oct. 10
Join us for a unique film festival experience on the majestic Apalachicola River beneath October’s full moon, as we celebrate the art and love of film-making while enjoying the outdoors! This event features independent short films from around the world, local films, documentaries and student films. There is something for everyone to enjoy with film genres ranging from environmental documentaries to comedies, dramas, animation and music videos. Click here for details
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Crooked River Lighthouse Lantern Fest Oct. 24
The Crooked River Lighthouse will host the 2015 Lantern Fest on Oct. 24. The event will feature a lantern making workshop and evening lantern display, music, dance presentations, storytelling and craft exhibits. Click here for details.
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Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta
Oct. 3 - 2-5 PM (ET)Florida State University Turkey Point Marine Lab. If you think you have what it takes to make a boat that floats out of recycled material, then register now! Click here for details.
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Run For The Bay October 18
Run for the Bay event features a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and Ultra 50K races in and around Apalachicola and St. George Island.Learn more here.
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Art+Science Exhibit by Beth Appleton
Beginning October 23, ANERR will host an exhibit by nationally acclaimed artist Beth Appleton. Appleton's Art+Science exhibit will be on display at the Eastpoint ANERR visitor center from October 23, 2015 through Februay 23, 2016. There will be an opening reception on Friday, October 23. Click here for details.
In Apalachicola on October 23you can also attend the Fourth Annual Fall Art Show "Falling Up and Beyond" at the Bowery Art Gallery. Featured works by three artists: Sherry Cook, Anne Hempel and Ken Richardson will be on display.
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Florida Seafood Festival Nov. 6-7
The 52nd Annual Florida Seafood Festival kicks off in ApalachicolaNovember 6-7. Heralded as the State’s oldest maritime event, this annual fall classic is a celebration of the Franklin County commercial seafood industry. The Florida Seafood Festival promises to feature delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events and musical entertainment including recording artists Tyler Farr and Jason Crab. For more information, click here.
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Autos and Oysters Car ShowNovember 14
Apalachicola Main Street will host an Autos and Oysters Car Show on November 13-14. The event will showcase the cars of local collectors and will also attract enthusiasts from throughout the region. Antique and classic Porsche, Triumph, MG, Alfa Romeo, Rolls Royce, Mustang, Camaro, and Mopar models, among others, will be on display. The event will feature a sock hop on the City Docks on Friday night featuring local refreshments, music, and oysters.
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Oyster Roast November 6
Love oysters? Don't miss the 12th annual Downtown Oyster Roast onNovember 6, from 6-9 pm in Apalachicola. This event, sponsored by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, will feature roasted oysters, oysters on the half shell, creamy artichoke, oyster and thyme soup, fresh local shrimp, blue crabs, salad greens and fantastic desserts. Dine under the stars next to the Apalachicola River. Local blues man Joe Hutchinson will provide live entertainment. Click here to learn more.
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Apalachicola Christmas Celebration Nov. 27-28
The day after Thanksgiving the streets of Apalachicola will be lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit. Merchants will be open late and Santa arrives on a shrimp boat at 4:00 p.m. at the City Dock on Water Street. Learn more here.
Holiday Market Dec. 5
Visit downtown Apalachicola and find hand crafted specialties at theHoliday Fresh Market. Here you'll find such as fresh seasonal wreaths, baked goods, artwork, wood carving, pottery, hand knitted goods.
Carrabelle Holiday on the HarborCarrabelle's docks will be lit with glittering boats as part of the annual Holiday on the Harbor Boat Parade. The event will also feature a fireworks display. Learn more here.
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Blues in the Lot Concert Oct. 1015th annual Blues in the Lot Saturday October 10th 11:30-6:00pm In Downtown Apalachicola in front of the Apalachicola Sponge Company between Commerce and Water Streets on Ave D. This will be the best concert yet, celebrating Blues music in Apalachicola. Click here for details.
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Wild Week on St. Vincent Island
In celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week and in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service themed and guided tours featuring guest experts are offered every day during a week in October. Learn more here.
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Art Workshops
The Apalachicola School of Art continues its series of art exhibits and workshops this fall at The Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and Art located at 86 Water Street, Apalachicola.
Bridging the Field to the Studio: Bill Farnsworth
October 26-28, 2015
Bill will teach a 3 day oil painting workshop in Landscape. Students will paint one day Plein Air and two days in the studio. They will learn how to get the most out of their field studies and photographs. Bill emphasizes good shapes, values and color temperature. He welcomes all skill levels.
Painting Florida Coast
Plein Air: James Richards
Join this three day workshop with James Richards, an award-winning and sought after instructor. Watch and learn with daily demos. You'll get individual, hands on instruction. Also featuring a One Man Show to coincide with Mr. Richards' workshop. Opening Reception isThursday, November 5, 6-8 PM.
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SGI Full Moon Climb
Fall Schedule
The October Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Tuesday,October 27, 2015. The Sunset/Full Moon Climb will take place from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will include light hors d'oeuvres and a sparkling cider toast to the full moon.
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Paddling Trip
October 24
Join the Apalachicola Riverkeepers on their monthly paddling trip on Saturday, October 24. October's trip will be the upper river from Chattahoochee to Bristol. In November, the trip will be on the lower river around Fort Gadsden. The trips are free to members and $30 for non-members. Come experience this remarkable river system. Experienced volunteer guides lead these fun eco-educational trips.
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