October 2008

LGA Autumn Action Scramble Golf Tournament 10/11/2008 - 10/11/2008 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
St Joseph's Bay Country Club

This is truly a family affair. Golfing teams are made up of a combination of men, women, and teens. For more information or sign sign up for this charity golf tournament call 850-229-7799 or email dri@talstar.com. ABCD format for 4 person teams to benefit DRI?S High School/High Tech in Port St Joe and Women Athletes Supporting Women Athletics. Cost: $65 per player or early entry $60 per player by Sept 21 Deadline October 5
Prizes for Adults:
First Place Team    $600 cash             Second Place Team          $400 cash
Third Place Team   $200 cash             Fourth Place Team          $100 cash
Closest to pin         $75   cash    (men & women)
Closest to line       $75   cash    (men & women)
Junior Golf Teams receive trophies instead of cash
Hole in One $10,000          Sponsored by Coastal Community Bank
Entry Fee Includes: Cart & green fees, Dinner for players, Door Prizes Galore
Practice Round Friday, Oct 10, 2008   cost $25.68 includes green fee, cart & taxes Discounts on Weekend Rentals at cape2bayvactions.com or oldsaltworks.com Contact: Geri McCarthy   850-647-3438 or Pat Hardman gulftobay@fairpoint.net To enter your team or for more information. Sponsored by Gulf County Tourist Development Council and Many local businesses.





Oktoberfest 2008 at Windmark Beach 10/11/2008 - 10/11/2008 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Windmark Beach, Port St Joe
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Free Concert 4-7, College Game Day Events, 10K Road Race.
Live music with Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers. A 10K road race Run in the Raw for Autism and one mile Fun Run and college football on our big screens. And, in true Oktoberfest tradition, authentic Bratwurst will be available ($5.00) hot-off-the-grill with proceeds benefitting the St Joseph Humane Society. Pets Welcome - dogs eat free!




10th Annual Mexico Beach Art & Wine Festival 10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008
Driftwood Inn
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Discover the area's finest artwork while sipping a glass of wine and listening to live music on the beach. Area restaurants serve up fresh seafood. Proceeds from the art auction and $10 entry fee go to the Mexico Beach Independence Day Celebration.



10th Annual Mexico Beach Art & Wine Festival 10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm CT
Driftwood Inn, Mexico Beach
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Discover the area's finest artwork while sipping a glass of wine and listening to live music on the beach. Area restaurants serve up fresh seafood. Proceeds from the art auction and $10 entry fee go to the Mexico Beach Independence Day Celebration.






SaltAir Farmers' Market 10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Port St Joe
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The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers' Market brings fresh seasonal produce from local small farmers and much more to Florida's Forgotten Coast. Throughout the growing season, regionally grown vegetables and fruit, locally harvested Gulf seafood, carefully crafted artisan goods, and educational opportunities highlight the market's. Located in downtown Port St. Joe, the SaltAir Farmers' Market serves as a community gathering place and cultural center where attendees can enjoy arts, workshops, live music, and exhibitions while shopping the market and Reid Avenue's retail district. There is no better place to be on a Saturday Morning.
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45th Annual Florida Seafood Festival 10/31/2008 - 11/01/2008
Battery Park, Apalachicola
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45th Annual Florida Seafood Festival,
45th Annual Florida Seafood Festival, Battery Park The oldest seafood festival in the state. If you love great seafood, arts & crafts, fine folks and wonderful entertainment all wrapped into a magnificent family atmosphere, then join us in Apalachicola for the 44th Annual Florida Seafood Festival. The event will feature quality entertainment and maritime crafts paying tribute to the Apalachicola Bay's commercial fishermen. There is also an oyster shucking contest, oyster eating contest. For more information go to www.floridaseafoodfestival.com



Ghosts on the Coast 10/31/2008 - 10/31/2008
Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe
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Dress up or trick-or-Treat in the safety of downtown with down-home entertainment. Enjoy storytelling, costume contest and treats! Gulf County Chamber of Commerce 850-227-1223.



November 2008

Annual Gulf-Franklin Sportsmans' Banquet 11/06/2008 - 11/06/2008 Begins at 5:30
Box R Ranch
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Annual Gulf-Franklin Sportsmans' Banquet benefitting Lion's Club Community Services.The Port St. Joe Lions Club has set the date for the annual Gulf/Franklin Sportsman's Banquet for Thursday evening, November 6. Last year's event raised over $20,000 for community service projects in Gulf and Franklin counties. Members are planning to make this year's event even bigger and better.

The event begins at 5:00 with appetizers and beverages, and registration for auctions, silent auctions and raffles.
Charles Norton will have his world-famous steak dinner ready at 6:30. At 7:30, over $25,000 worth of contributions and prizes will be distributed to the guests through silent auctions, public auctions and raffles.

Tickets are $50 for individuals, $80 for couples and $25 for children. They can be purchased at Preble-Rish and Hannon Insurance in Port St. Joe and Apalachicola State Bank in Apalachicola.

For further informatin or ticket purchase, call 850-227-7200, 229-1133 or 653-8805.






Christmas on the Coast 11/28/2008 - 11/29/2008
Downtown Port St Joe
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Kick-off the season with a parade, tree lighting, St Nick, and lots of festive entertainment all in downtown.850-227-1223.



December 2008

Mexico Beach Christmas Celebration of Lights 12/06/2008 - 12/06/2008
Sunset Park-Mexico Beach
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Get in the holiday spirit with carolers, candlelight, and candies.



Mexico Beach Christmas Celebration of Lights 12/06/2008 - 12/06/2008
Sunset Park-Mexico Beach
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Get in the holiday spirit with carolers, candlelight, and candies.



Reindeer Run & Lighted Boat Parade 12/06/2008 - 12/06/2008
Downtown Port St Joe
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Port St Joe will present the Reindeer Run and lighted boat parade on December 6. The boat parade begins at the Port St Joe Marina and extends to Frank Pate Park returning to the Marina. Contact the Gulf County Chamber for details 850-227-1223.



Wewahitchka Christmas Lights in the Park 12/20/2008 - 12/20/2008
Lake Alice Park, Wewahitchka

The Wewahitchka Womens Club sponsors the annual Christmas Lights in the Park holiday festival on Saturday December 20 beginning at 10:00 am CT at Lake Alice. Children and Family entertainment will be available all day long at the park with live music, a 5K Jingle Bell Run, craft and food vendors. The City of Wewahitchka presents the Christmas Parade at dark (around 5:00) along Main Street and ending at Lake Alice Park where the trees wil be lit and children will share cookies and coco with Santa.

Contact the Wewahitchka Womens Club for details at 850-639-5588 or for parade information call City Hall at 850-639-2605.



Beaches New Year's Eve Celebration Transportation 12/31/2008 - 12/31/2008

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Celebrate Safe-Celebrate Twice. No need to wait another 12 months to celebrate the next new year. Ring in the New Year twice. Start in the Eastern Time Zone in St. Joe Beach, then travel west just five minutes to Mexico Beach and celebrate all over again an hour later in the Central Time Zone.    The bus will be running from Regan's, in Beacon Hill/St. Joe Beach to Mango Marley's in Mexico Beach, and everywhere in between.




Beaches New Year's Eve Celebration 12/31/2008 - 12/31/2008
St. Joe Beach / Mexico Beach

Celebrate Safe-Celebrate Twice. No need to wait another 12 months to celebrate the next new year. Ring in the New Year twice. Start in the Eastern Time Zone in St. Joe Beach, then travel west just five minutes to Mexico Beach and celebrate all over again an hour later in the Central Time Zone. The shuttle bus will be running from Regan's, in Beacon Hill/St. Joe Beach to Mango Marley's in Mexico Beach, and everywhere in between.



February 2009

Shrimp Boil Fundraiser 02/09/2009 - 02/09/2009 11:00 am ? 2:00 pm EST
Port St. Joe, FL
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St. Joe Bay Preserve Center, Plate: $10. Great Food, and Educational Information. Memberships Available. Call 229-1787





St. Joe Bay Preserve Annual Shrimp Boil 02/09/2009 - 02/09/2009 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve
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Don't miss this annual fundraiser to promote and protect these aqautic and land preserves. Friends of the St. Joe Bay Preserve host the Shrimp Boil for only $10.00 a plate. Enjoy Great Food, Music, and Educational Information. Memberships Available.

Contact the Buffer Preserve for more information at 850-229-1787.





April 2009

SaltAir Farmers' Market 04/04/2009 - 11/21/2009 10;00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown port St Joe
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The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers' Market brings fresh seasonal produce from local small farmers and much more to Florida's Forgotten Coast. Throughout the growing season, regionally grown vegetables and fruit, locally harvested Gulf seafood, carefully crafted artisan goods, and educational opportunities highlight the market's. Located in downtown Port St. Joe, the SaltAir Farmers' Market serves as a community gathering place and cultural center where attendees can enjoy arts, workshops, live music, and exhibitions while shopping the market and Reid Avenue's retail district. There is no better place to be on a Saturday Morning.

The Market is open the first and third Saturday each month from April through November.





May 2009

Plein Air Paint Out 2009 05/08/2009 - 05/18/2009
Gulf County
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Plein Air artists document landscapes in a "paint-out" of Gulf County including: Downtown Port St Joe, SaltAir Farmers' Market, Windmark Beach, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, and the Dead Lakes. The public may view the artists at work in several venues. Contact The Gulf Alliance for Local Arts for more information 850-227-4960.



7th Annual Kids Win Fishing Tournament 05/15/2009 - 05/16/2009
Port St Joe Marina
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A wonderful event just for kids! This children's fishing tournament is for kids 3-16 where each registered child receives a FREE rod & reel, tackle box, t-shirt, and goody bag! Prizes are awarded in several categories. Contact 850-227-1099 for details.



Tupelo Honey Festival 05/16/2009 - 05/16/2009 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CST
Lake Alice Park, Wewahitchka

The annual Wewahitchka Tupelo Honey Festival celebrates this local delicacy. The honey festival features live music, food, arts & crafts, children's activities, and Honey. Contact the City of Wewahitchka for more information 850-639-2605 or gwenexley@gtcom.net.




June 2009

Big Bend Saltwater Classic 06/11/2009 - 06/14/2009
Port St Joe Marina
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The Tournament is a three-day event set on Father's Day Weekend. It is a rodeo format featuring multiple species in four divisions for competitive fishing for Juniors to Pros. The Bend Saltwater Classic is the Fishing Family?s place to be on Father's Day Weekend in North Florida.



Gaskin Park Flathead Catfish Tournament 06/26/2009 - 06/27/2009
Gaskin Park Landing, Wewahitchka
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Anglers hunt for the biggest Flathead Catfish and compete for prizes. Contact the City of Wewahitchka 850-639-2605 or citywewa@fairpoint.net.




August 2009

Florida Catfish Classic 08/28/2009 - 08/29/2009
Gaskin Park, Wewahitchka

Annual Catfish Festival with men's , women's, and children's (14 and under) divisions. For more information call 850-639-2605 or citywewa@fairpoint.net.




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