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April 2008

8th Annual Mexico Beach Photography Contest

04/01/2008 - 08/01/2008
Mexico Beach CDC
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Every year we recognize the best pictures of Mexico Beach. Categories include sunsets, people, beaches, animals, and flora. Check out our website for past winners or come by the Mexico Beach CDC to view our gallery of photos. All photographs must be taken in Mexico Beach.



June 2008

Movies in the Park Summer Series

06/26/2008 - 08/14/2008 After Sunset (around 9:00 pm ET)
Frank Pate Park Hwy 98, Port St Joe

It's summer time and that means movies in the park. So bring your blanket, chairs and picnic basket for an evening full of family fun.

All movies begin at dark (typically 9 pm ET. So come early and pick your spot!

Thursday, June 12 - Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, G

Thursday, June 26 - Nancy Drew, PG

Thursday, July 10 - Enchanted, PG

Thursday, July 24 - The Bee Movie, PG

Thursday, Aug. 14 - National Treasure 2, PG

For more information please call the Gulf County TDC at 850-229-7800.



Sunday Night Sight & Sound The Films at Windmark Series

06/29/2008 - 08/24/2008 7:00 pm
Windmark Beach Ampitheatre

Live Music begins at 7:00 pm and the Movie plays at 9:00 pm. Admission is free. Bring your blanket, chairs & picnic baskets and enjoy a night under the stars on the lawn at Windmark Beach.

Sunday, June 29 - I Am Legend (Action/Thriller)

Sunday, July 13 - The Eye, (Horror)

Sunday, August 10 - The Bucket List (Comedy)

Sunday, August 24 - The Blues Brothers (Comedy/Musical)
Contact 850-229-7989 for more information.



July 2008

Mexico Beach Independence Celebration

07/04/2008 - 07/04/2008

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We have a whole day of activities to celebrate the Fourth of July. Participate in our 5k run/walk at 7 AM CT at Maryland Street Park off of 7th street and our annual Children's Fishing Tournament that begins at 9 AM CT at the Mexico Beach Canal. Stick around for dusk and our fabulous fireworks-"Best Blast on the Beach". Signup forms for the 5K and Fishing Tournament are in the attachment, as well as a race course map.



First Fridays Art & Music Series

07/04/2008 - 08/01/2008
The Thirsty Goat
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First Fridays Art & Music Series is back May 2, June 6, July 4, and August 1!

Join Gulf Alliance for Local Arts in a four month Art & Music Celebration Generously hosted by The Port Inn & Thirsty Goat beginning Friday, May 2, 2008. The public is invited to an artist reception from 6-7 PM, followed by Music on the Porch at 7 PM.

Our 2008 series is generously sponsored by: EcoSeascape, Construction Services, Inc & Bayside Savings Bank
Coast2Coast Printing & Promotions. A special thanks to Beach Bartenders For donating their services to each First Fridays!

Advertising and printed materials used to promote the First Fridays Series are funded by a grant from The Gulf County Tourist Development Council. The mission of the Arts Alliance is to coordinate, encourage and promote the arts, as well as arts education in Franklin, Gulf and east Bay counties.

For more information on the 2007 First Friday Series and Gulf Alliance for Local Arts call 227.4960 or visit www.gulfalliance.org.




Independence on the Coast

07/04/2008 - 07/04/2008
Frank Pate Park
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Games - Pirate Invasion - Feasts with Pirates - Costume Contests - Bike Parade - Golf Cart Parade - Concert in the Park - Fireworks!!Contact the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce for more information 850-227-1223.



Wewahitchka Fourth of July Celebration

07/04/2008 - 07/04/2008 5:00 pm CT
T. L. James Park, Wewahitchka

Join us for the Wewahitchka Fourth of July Celebration. Festivities will begin at 5:00 pm CT at T. L. James Park. There will be numerous activities, a live band, and a large fireworks show. Contact Wewahitchka City Hall for details 850-639-2605.



SaltAir Farmers Market

07/05/2008 - 07/05/2008 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. (ET)
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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SaltAir Farmers Market

07/18/2008 - 07/18/2008 10-2
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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4th Annual Marquardt's Marina Offshore Classic

07/25/2008 - 07/26/2008
Marquardt's Marina
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A two day off-shore fishing tournament including King, Wahoo, and Dolphin.



6th Annual Bayou Bash Fishing Tournament

07/26/2008 - 07/26/2008 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Triple Tails

Don't miss this one day charity fishing tournament. Registration begins at 6:00 am with weigh in at 6:00 pm. Five fishing categories. All registrants receive a t-shirt and goody bag. Cost for adults is $35.00, children $20.00. Cash Prizes, Raffles, Auctions. All proceeds go to charity. Hosted by Donna Spears Realty and Triple Tails. Call 850-227-7337 for details.



August 2008

12th Annual Scallop Festival

08/02/2008 - 08/03/2008
Shipyard Cove, Port St Joe
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Shipyard Cove has been designated as the site of the 12th Annual St. Joseph's Bay Scallop Festival The date will be the first Saturday in August each year. Celebrate our recreationally harvested Bay Scallop! Fun, food, games, rides, live music and of course lots of scallops! Gulf County Chamber of Commerce 850-227-1223.





12th Annual Kingfish Tournament

08/23/2008 - 08/23/2008

Sponsored by the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association.



12th Annual MBARA Kingfish Tournament

08/23/2008 - 08/23/2008 5:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
Mexico Beach
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The Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association, Inc. (MBARA) is a not for profit organization dedicated to artificial reef deployment, research and public education. For more information or to register for the Kingfish Tournament call Ron Childs at 850-648-4354 or e-mail rechilds@bellsouth.net.



10th Annual Florida Catfish Classic Tournament 2008

08/29/2008 - 08/30/2008
Apalachicola River-Gaskin Park, Wewahitchka
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Registration starts 9:00 am CST on 8/29/08      
Tournament starts 4:00 pm CST on 8/29/08
Tournament ends 12:00 noon CST 8/30/08      
Awards Presentation 12:00 noon CST 8/30/08                                             
Grand Prize Package Worth. $50,000
Door Prizes and Cash Prizes Will Be Awarded!                           



September 2008

Music in the Park

09/04/2008 - 09/04/2008 6:00 CST
Sunset Park-Mexico Beach
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Bring your picnic and chairs to our live music in the park every Thursday in September. Enjoy our local artists and our beaches.



Music in the Park

09/11/2008 - 09/11/2008 6:00 CST
Sunset Park-Mexico Beach
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Bring your picnic and chairs to our live music in the park every Thursday in September. Enjoy our local artists and our beaches.



Music in the Park

09/18/2008 - 09/18/2008 6:00 CST
Sunset Park-Mexico Beach
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Bring your picnic and chairs to our live music in the park every Thursday in September. Enjoy our local artists and our beaches.



Music in the Park

09/25/2008 - 09/25/2008 6:00 CST
Sunset Park-Mexico Beach
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Bring your picnic and chairs to our live music in the park every Thursday in September. Enjoy our local artists and our beaches.



Beach Blast Triathlon

09/27/2008 - 09/27/2008 8:00 am ET
Beacon Hill Park
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BEACH BLAST has qualified to be a 2008 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! The Beach Blast race consists of four races; you pick your race and distance:

Sprint Triathlon 0.45 mile swim - 15 mile bike - 3.1 mile run
Sprint Duathlon 1.2 mile run    - 15 mile bike - 3.1 mile run
Olympic Triathlon 0.9 mile swim - 25 mile bike - 6.2 mile run
Olympic Duathlon 3.1 mile run - 25 mile bike - 6.2 mile run

   






Paws in the Park / Bow Wow Bash

09/27/2008 - 09/27/2008 7-2 / 6-11
Downtown Port St Joe
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Bring Man's Best Friend to the park to compete for prizes from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, then join the dinner dance and support the Gulf County Humane Society 6:00 to 11:00 pm. For details contact 850-541-3981.



October 2008

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.



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
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.






Diamonds in the Rough

10/25/2008 - 10/25/2008 6:30pm CT
Marriott's Bay Point Resort, Panama City

On October 25, 2008 Anchorage Children's Home will host an event called Diamonds in the Rough. It is the 25th Anniversary celebration of Anchorage's committment to the children of Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties. It will be a black tie optional event at 6:30PM at the Marriott's Bay Point Resort. It will include dinner, live entertainment, dancing and a cash bar. Proceeds will directly benefit these children. For tickets or more information please contact Brenda K. Brock at the numbers below or by email.
(H) 850-872-7870, (W) 850-234-3400, (C) 850-624-7322, (F) 850-234-1123, Office: bkb35@bellsouth.net, Home: bkb35@knology.net



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

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, 5K run, 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.



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

Description: 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.



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





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