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SUMMARY:Holiday on the Harbor & Boat Parade of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Quick facts\n\nDate: Saturday\, December 12\, 2026\, 1:00–7:00 PM ET\nBoat parade: around 6:15 PM\nWhere: Carrabelle Riverfront\, Marine Street\, Carrabelle\, FL 32322\nAdmission: Free\nOrganizer: Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce\, (850) 697-2585\, chamber@nettally.com\nLast verified: October 26\, 2026\n\nWhat is Holiday on the Harbor Carrabelle?\nThe Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce hosts this favorite Forgotten Coast Christmas tradition on the second Saturday in December: an afternoon street festival along Marine Street and the harbor\, with children’s activities\, arts and crafts vendors\, food\, live music\, and a visit from Santa — then\, as dark falls\, the boat parade. See the official TDC listing for details. \nSanta\, kids\, and festival fun\nSanta makes his grand entrance on the City of Carrabelle Fire Truck\, then holds court at his booth — visits and photos with Santa are free. Kids also get mini-train rides\, a bouncy house (courtesy of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department)\, and a book giveaway from Bring Me a Book Franklin. Live music from local artists fills the afternoon\, plus a performance by the Forgotten Coast Dancing Witches. \nFood and holiday shopping\nCome hungry: fresh seafood and home-style cooking from festival food vendors and Carrabelle’s cafes and restaurants\, plus holiday treats. Vendors sell unique art and crafts and locally made goods for holiday gifting\, and Carrabelle’s shops and art galleries — many within walking distance — stay open for the festival. \nThe Carrabelle Boat Parade of Lights\nFind a spot along the water and watch the Christmas parade of boats decked out in lights\, decor\, and holiday outfits. The parade starts around 6:15 PM and proceeds around the harbor between the Marine St. Fishing Pavilion and the Tillie Miller Bridge\, so it can be enjoyed from many viewing spots — and the harbor reflects the glow back\, doubling the lights. After the parade\, winners are announced\, with trophies including Best in Show. A fireworks finale follows the parade. \nCan I enter my own boat in the parade?\nYes — entering your own decorated boat is free. Register through the Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce (2026 Boat Registration Form on the Chamber’s event page\, or call (850) 697-2585). \nWhere to stay for Holiday on the Harbor Carrabelle\nCarrabelle is an easy drive from the island\, so this pairs perfectly with a December beach stay. A Collins Vacation Rental on SGI puts you on St. George Island for quiet beach mornings\, with the harbor lights an evening drive away. Book direct with the local island team. \nFAQ\nWhen is Holiday on the Harbor in 2026?\nSaturday\, December 12\, 2026. The festival runs 1–7 PM ET on Marine Street and along the harbor in Carrabelle\, and the boat parade starts around 6:15 PM. \nIs Holiday on the Harbor free?\nYes — the festival is free and family-friendly\, and entering your own decorated boat is free too. \nWhere is the best place to watch the boat parade?\nAny spot along the Carrabelle River waterfront — the parade runs around the harbor between the Marine St. Fishing Pavilion and the Tillie Miller Bridge\, so it can be enjoyed from many viewing spots. \nCan I enter my own boat?\nYes\, boat entry is free. Register through the Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce at (850) 697-2585 or chamber@nettally.com. \nWho organizes the Holiday on the Harbor?\nThe Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce\, in partnership with community sponsors and funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
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LOCATION:Carrabelle Riverfront\, Marine Street\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322
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SUMMARY:SGI Shrimpfest 2027: An Unforgettable Saturday
DESCRIPTION: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. \nQuick facts\n\nDate: Saturday\, February 13\, 2027\, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM  (6th annual)\n Where: Western parking area adjacent to Lighthouse Park\, St. George Island Lighthouse\, 2B E Gulf Beach Dr\nAdmission: $5 for ages 13+ (on sale Jan 2\, 2027 at the Lighthouse Gift Shop and at the gate); kids 12 and under free with a free ticket\nBenefits: St. George Lighthouse Association (501c3 nonprofit preserving the Cape St. George Lighthouse)\nLast verified: October 11\, 2026\n\nWhat is the SGI Shrimpfest?\nThe SGI Shrimpfest is a one-day outdoor celebration of Gulf shrimp at the foot of the St. George Island Lighthouse — local culinary talent serving mouthwatering shrimp dishes\, a curated group of arts and crafts vendors\, local nonprofit exhibitors\, a beer and wine station\, and live music. It’s a shrimp-lover’s paradise and a family-fun day on the island\, all in support of a good cause. \nEvery dollar matters here: the festival is a fundraiser for the St. George Lighthouse Association\, the 501c3 nonprofit that preserves\, maintains\, and promotes the Cape St. George Lighthouse\, the Keeper’s House Museum\, and Lighthouse Park. The event is partially funded by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. \nWhat to expect at the SGI Shrimpfest 2027\nThe SGI Shrimpfest packs a full day with savory shrimp dishes from local cooks\, live music\, unique shopping from area artisans\, and beverages from water and sodas to wine\, Bloody Marys\, and beer. Tickets go on sale January 2\, 2027 at the Lighthouse Gift Shop — and they’re also available at the gate on festival day. Children 12 and under are free but still need a free ticket for entry. Check the official Shrimpfest site for the music lineup and vendor list as they’re announced. \nWhere to stay for the SGI Shrimpfest\nFebruary is a beautiful\, quiet month on the island — and the SGI Shrimpfest is right at Lighthouse Park. A Collins Vacation Rental on SGI puts you minutes from the event: shrimp festival Saturday\, beach Sunday morning. Book direct with the local island team. \nFAQ\nWhen is the SGI Shrimpfest 2027?\nSaturday\, February 13\, 2027\, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM at Lighthouse Park on St. George Island. \nHow much are Shrimpfest tickets?\n$5 for ages 13 and up; children 12 and under are free with a free ticket. Tickets go on sale January 2\, 2027 at the Lighthouse Gift Shop and are also sold at the gate. \nWhat does the Shrimpfest benefit?\nThe St. George Lighthouse Association\, the nonprofit that preserves and maintains the Cape St. George Lighthouse\, Keeper’s House Museum\, and Lighthouse Park.
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LOCATION:Western parking area adjacent to Lighthouse Park.
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SUMMARY:SGI Chili Cookoff 2027 — 45th Annual St. George Island Chili Cookoff & Crawl
DESCRIPTION: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. \nQuick facts\n\nDate: Saturday\, March 6\, 2027 (45th annual); weekend events run Mar 3–6\nWhere: St. George Island\, Florida\nAdmission: Details TBD — check the official site; tasting cups and bowls historically sold for a few dollars\nBenefits: St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department (SGIVFD) — a major part of the department’s annual budget\nLast verified: October 13\, 2026\n\nWhat is the SGI Chili Cookoff?\nSaturday’s centerpiece is the International Chili Society-sanctioned cookoff competition\, plus food sales\, retail booths\, and the famous chili crawl\, where you hop between island stops tasting and voting for your favorite chilis and crawl stops. Don’t miss the Miss Chili Pepper and Mr. Hot Sauce contests. \nThis isn’t just a party — it’s the fundraiser that keeps the island’s volunteer firefighters and first responders trained\, equipped\, and safe. A very big portion of the SGIVFD budget comes from this weekend\, so every tasting cup counts. \nSGI Chili Cookoff 2027 weekend schedule\n\nWednesday\, March 3: Online auction (details coming soon)\nFriday\, March 5: Golf tournament at St. James Bay Golf Course\nSaturday\, March 6: Red Pepper Run 5K\, International Chili Cookoff Competition\, food sales\, retail booths\, and the famous chili crawl\n\nCheck the official Chili Cookoff site for the full schedule\, cook registration\, and auction details as they’re posted. \nWhere to stay for the SGI Chili Cookoff\nChili weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year on the island — book early. A Collins Vacation Rental on SGI puts you in the middle of it all: crawl Saturday\, recover on the beach Sunday. Book direct with the local island team. \nFAQ\nWhen is the SGI Chili Cookoff 2027?\nSaturday\, March 6\, 2027\, with weekend events March 3–6\, on St. George Island\, Florida. \nWhat does the Chili Cookoff benefit?\nThe St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department — the event funds a major portion of the department’s annual budget. \nWhat happens at the Chili Cookoff besides the competition?\nA Red Pepper Run 5K\, the famous chili crawl with voting for favorite chilis and crawl stops\, an online auction\, a golf tournament\, food sales\, and the Miss Chili Pepper & Mr. Hot Sauce contests.
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LOCATION:Public Parking by the Lighthouse Park\, W Chili Blvd\, St. George Island\, 32327\, United States
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