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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Ceremony 2026 — St. George Island
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSeating is limited\, so bring your own chairs. After the ceremony\, lunch\, dessert and drinks are provided for everyone in attendance\, and the lighthouse stays open to all — climbs are free for veterans. \nQuick facts\n\nDate: Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026\, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM\nWhere: Lighthouse Park\, 2B East Gulf Beach Drive\, St. George Island\nAdmission: Free\nHosts: St. George Lighthouse Association\, SGI Veterans Reveille Group\, 106th American Legion (Apalachicola)\nSeating: Limited — bring your own chairs\nAfter the ceremony: Lunch\, dessert and drinks provided for everyone in attendance\nLighthouse: Open to everyone that day; climbs free for all veterans\n\nWhat is the Veterans Day Ceremony?\nThe Veterans Day Ceremony is St. George Island’s annual tribute to everyone who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces — held at 11 AM on November 11 in Lighthouse Park\, at the foot of the Cape St. George Light. The St. George Lighthouse Association partners with the SGI Veterans Reveille Group and the 106th American Legion in Apalachicola to put on the ceremony\, which is open to the whole community. Check the Chamber event listing for any updates as the day approaches. \nWhere to stay for the Veterans Day Ceremony\nThe ceremony is right on the island\, so stay on it. A Collins Vacation Rental on SGI puts you minutes from Lighthouse Park — attend the 11 AM ceremony\, then spend the rest of the day on the beach. Book direct with the local island team. \nFAQ\nWhen is the Veterans Day Ceremony on St. George Island?\nWednesday\, November 11\, 2026\, at 11:00 AM in Lighthouse Park. \nIs the Veterans Day Ceremony free?\nYes — it’s a free community ceremony\, open to everyone. \nWho organizes the Veterans Day Ceremony?\nThe St. George Lighthouse Association\, in partnership with the SGI Veterans Reveille Group and the 106th American Legion in Apalachicola. \nWhat should I bring to the ceremony?\nYour own chairs — seating in Lighthouse Park is limited. \nIs food provided at the Veterans Day Ceremony?\nYes — lunch\, dessert and drinks are provided for everyone in attendance at the conclusion of the ceremony. \nIs the lighthouse open during the ceremony?\nYes — the lighthouse is open to everyone that day\, and climbs are free for all veterans.
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SUMMARY:Lantern Fest Carrabelle 2026
DESCRIPTION:Quick facts\n\n Date: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026\, 6:00–10:00 PM\n Where: Crooked River Lighthouse Park\, 1975 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\n 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.\nPhone: (850) 697-2732\nThe lighthouse: built 1895\, 103 feet — the tallest on the Forgotten Coast\nLast verified: October 19\, 2026\n\nWhat is Lantern Fest?\nLantern Fest is Crooked River Lighthouse’s signature autumn evening: an outdoor festival best known for its display of more than a hundred colorful hanging lanterns strung throughout the park\, lighting up the night around the 1895 maritime landmark. Many of the lanterns are genuine works of art\, painstakingly handmade by Joan Matey and other gifted local artists. Beyond the lanterns\, the evening packs in live music\, glow-in-the-dark dance performances\, special evening tower climbs\, ancient craft demonstrations\, museum exhibits\, keeper’s tales\, the Fresnel lens exhibit\, wandering Lantern Ladies\, the Giant Moth\, and food and desserts. See the official event listing for tickets. \nMusic and performances\nThe Bottom Dollar Boys return to Lantern Fest — a bluegrass group delighting audiences for more than 40 years with traditional harmonies and mighty fine pickin’\, spanning bluegrass\, old country\, gospel\, and Americana with a pinch of blues. They’ll be joined by the Tallahassee State College Dance Company\, dazzling guests with choreography and imaginative glow-in-the-dark props and illusions. \nEvening tower climbs\, ancient crafts\, and food\nDuring the festival\, special evening tower climbs run to the top of the 103-foot lighthouse for panoramic night views over the bay. On the grounds\, John Pfund and Chris Cauthen set up the blacksmith forge while Ken Horne weaves rope from local plant fibers — two ancient craft demonstrations. Food trucks serve dinner and the Beacon Bistro handles desserts. \nWhere to stay for Lantern Fest\nCarrabelle sits just west of the St. George Island bridge — a short drive back to the island after the lanterns go dark. A Collins Vacation Rental on SGI makes an easy home base: festival lights in the evening\, quiet beach morning after. Book direct with the local island team. \nFAQ\nWhen is Lantern Fest in 2026?\nSaturday\, November 14\, 2026\, from 6 to 10 PM at Crooked River Lighthouse Park in Carrabelle. \nHow much are Lantern Fest tickets?\n$15 in advance for ages 13 and up\, $20 at the gate; kids 12 and under are free. Advance tickets are recommended\, and local residents get a discount on advance tickets purchased in person. \nCan you climb the lighthouse during Lantern Fest?\nYes — special evening tower climbs run during the festival\, with night views from the top of the 103-foot tower. \nWho is performing at Lantern Fest?\nThe Bottom Dollar Boys (bluegrass) and the Tallahassee State College Dance Company (glow-in-the-dark dance performances)
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LOCATION:Crooked River Lighthouse Park\, 1975 Hwy 98 W\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322
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SUMMARY:Forgotten Coast Freedom Festival Air Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:What is the Forgotten Coast Freedom Festival Air Show?\nThe 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 aircraft act\, an RC jet demo\, and a potential two-ship F-35 flyover. On the ground: a car and motorcycle show\, high-speed exotic car rides\, static displays of military and civilian aircraft\, live music all day\, food and craft vendors\, a Kids Fun Zone\, and the Dancing Witches. \nThe headline experience is the Huey: Friends of Army Aviation flies riders in an iconic UH-1H helicopter. You need an air show ticket to reach their area\, and helicopter rides are ticketed separately — online ride sales end November 13 at 10 PM\, and online ticket holders should arrive by noon to be processed. Rides are sold on site; buy at least 2 hours before the event’s end. Kids 2–17 can ride with restrictions (under 16 must ride with a parent/guardian). \nHow the day works\nGates open at 10 AM with the car show\, Kids Fun Zone\, and vendors running all day. The aerial program takes off around 12:50 PM with the Franklin County School Cadet Corps color guard and National Anthem\, then the RE/MAX flag jump and the aerobatic lineup. The event closes at 5 PM. Pair the morning with the Salt Air Farmers’ Market in Port St. Joe (9 AM–1 PM) and roll into Apalachicola for the afternoon show. \nWhere to stay for the air show\nApalachicola is a straight shot from St. George Island. A Collins Vacation Rental on SGI keeps you close — day trip to the airport\, back to the beach by evening. Book direct with the local island team. \nFAQ\nWhen is the Forgotten Coast Freedom Festival Air Show 2026?\nSaturday\, November 21\, 2026\, at Apalachicola Regional Airport. Gates open at 10 AM and the event closes at 5 PM. \nHow much are tickets for the air show?\nAdvance tickets (before Nov 9): adults 13+ $10\, kids 6–12 $5\, 5 & under free. Day of: adults $15\, kids 6–12 $10. Huey helicopter rides are sold separately. \nCan you ride in a helicopter at the air show?\nYes — Friends of Army Aviation offers rides in a UH-1H Huey. Buy ride tickets online by Nov 13 at 10 PM or on site (at least 2 hours before the event ends)\, and arrive by noon if you booked online. You must hold air show admission to access the ride area. \nIs the air show kid-friendly?\nYes — there’s a Kids Fun Zone\, a Young Eagles sign-up booth\, static aircraft displays\, and the car show alongside the aerial acts.
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LOCATION:Apalachicola Regional Airport\, 8 Airport Rd\, Apalachicola\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Apalachicola Christmas Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:Quick facts\n\nDate: Friday\, November 27\, 2026 (Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving)\, 3:30–9:30 PM\nWhere: Downtown Apalachicola and Riverfront Park\, Water Street\nAdmission: Free\nOrganizer: Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce\, 17 Ave E\, Apalachicola\, FL 32320 — (850) 653-9419\nLast verified: October 19\, 2026\n\n  \nWhat is the Apalachicola Downtown Christmas Celebration?\nThe day after Thanksgiving\, the historic town of Apalachicola kicks off the holiday season in old-fashioned style. The streets are lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit\, local merchants keep their doors open late\, and the sounds of carolers echo through downtown all evening. It’s the coast’s traditional start to Christmas — and since it falls on Black Friday\, it’s the perfect excuse to get a head start on holiday shopping at the local shops. See the official November calendar for details. \nSanta arrives by shrimp boat\nThe highlight of the day: Santa arrives via shrimp boat at Riverfront Park on Water Street at 4:00 PM\, where he’ll be on hand to hear every child’s Christmas wishes. The Chamber of Commerce staff hands out FREE hot dogs and popcorn to all the children who come to visit Santa. \nMake a weekend of it: Shop Local Saturday\nThe celebration flows right into Shop Local Saturday on November 28 — downtown shops open for a full day of one-of-a-kind gift hunting with family and friends. And Postcards to Santa are available for pickup at the Chamber office now; drop them in Santa’s Mailbox by December 16 so Santa has time to write each child a return letter. \nWhere to stay for the Christmas Celebration\nThanksgiving weekend on the island\, Christmas lights across the bridge — that’s the move. A Collins Vacation Rental on SGI puts you a short drive from downtown Apalachicola: Black Friday celebration in the evening\, quiet beach morning after. Book direct with the local island team. \nFAQ\nWhen is the Apalachicola Downtown Christmas Celebration in 2026?\nFriday\, November 27\, 2026 (Black Friday)\, from 3:30 to 9:30 PM in downtown Apalachicola and Riverfront Park. \nIs the Christmas Celebration free?\nYes — it’s a free community event\, and the Chamber hands out free hot dogs and popcorn to kids who visit Santa. \nWhen does Santa arrive?\nSanta arrives by shrimp boat at Riverfront Park on Water Street at 4:00 PM. \nWhat happens on Shop Local Saturday?\nThe day after the celebration (Saturday\, November 28)\, downtown Apalachicola shops open for a full day of local holiday shopping. \nOne more thing from the same TDC calendar check: the Military Tribute Exhibit dates are published now — November 1–29 at the Carrabelle History Museum\, listed as a featured event. That unblocks your TBD page whenever you want to update it.
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