The Veterans Day Ceremony returns to Lighthouse Park on St. George Island on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11 AM — a free community ceremony honoring military veterans, hosted by the St. George Lighthouse Association with the SGI Veterans Reveille Group and the 106th American Legion of Apalachicola. Seating is limited, so bring your own […]
Quick facts Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6:00–10:00 PM Where: Crooked River Lighthouse Park, 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL Tickets: $15 advance (ages 13+), $20 at the gate; kids 12 and under free. Advance tickets recommended — local residents get a discount on advance tickets bought in person. Phone: (850) 697-2732 The lighthouse: built […]
What is the Forgotten Coast Freedom Festival Air Show? The Forgotten Coast Freedom Festival Air Show is the region's big family aviation day — one Saturday in November when Apalachicola's airport becomes an airfield festival. The aerial lineup includes formation and single-ship aerobatics, the Titan Aerobatic Team, the RE/MAX Jump Team skydiving show, a comedy […]
Quick facts Date: Friday, November 27, 2026 (Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving), 3:30–9:30 PM Where: Downtown Apalachicola and Riverfront Park, Water Street Admission: Free Organizer: Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, 17 Ave E, Apalachicola, FL 32320 — (850) 653-9419 Last verified: October 19, 2026 What is the Apalachicola Downtown Christmas Celebration? The […]
Quick facts Date: Friday, December 4, 2026, 4:00–6:00 PM Where: Lighthouse Park, St. George Island Admission: Free Sponsor: St. George Island Business Association Last verified: October 19, 2026 What is the Lighting of the Palms? Kick off the holiday season island-style: the Lighting of the Palms fills Lighthouse Park with Christmas crafts and games, hot […]
Christmas Carol Apalachicola returns this December as the Panhandle Players bring Charles Dickens' classic holiday story to the Chapman Theatre stage, December 10–13, 2026 — all the ghosts and Tiny Tim too. Quick facts Dates: December 10–13, 2026 Showtimes: 7 PM on Dec 10, 11, and 12 (Dec 13 time not yet […]
Quick facts Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1:00–7:00 PM ET Boat parade: around 6:15 PM Where: Carrabelle Riverfront, Marine Street, Carrabelle, FL 32322 Admission: Free Organizer: Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce, (850) 697-2585, chamber@nettally.com Last verified: October 26, 2026 What is Holiday on the Harbor Carrabelle? The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce hosts this favorite Forgotten Coast […]
SGI Shrimpfest returns to the St. George Island Lighthouse on Saturday, February 13, 2027 — a one-day celebration of Gulf shrimp with live music, local artisans, and waterfront flavor, all in support of the lighthouse. Quick facts Date: Saturday, February 13, 2027, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM (6th annual) Where: Western parking area adjacent to Lighthouse Park, […]
SGI Chili Cookoff returns March 6, 2027, for its 45th year — kicking off the island's busy season as up to 5,000 people flock to St. George Island for a weekend of chili, music, and community. Quick facts Date: Saturday, March 6, 2027 (45th annual); weekend events run Mar 3–6 Where: St. George Island, Florida […]