Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

    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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]