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Dixie Theatre Foundation, Inc.

In 1912, an enterprising ex-sponge diver had a theatre built and called it the “Dixie”. Opening April 1913, he imported traveling theatre troupes and presented attractions featuring local talent. In 1915, with the advent of motion pictures, the Dixie Theatre was converted to a cinema. It became the entertainment center for Franklin County and remained so until 1967, when it was closed, shuttered and left to fall in on itself. 

In 1993 what was left of the property was purchased from the City of Apalachicola and in 1997 demolition and construction began.  In July 1998 the Theatre opened with Sylvia & Driving Miss Daisy and produced 5 Professional Summer Seasons followed by 18 Professional Winter Seasons.

June 2004, the Dixie Theatre began showing Movies for the first time in 37 years and did so for 2 1/2 years.

The Dixie Theatre Foundation, Inc. is a not for profit 501(c) (3) organization and all contributions to the Dixie are tax deductible.

2020 marked the 23rd Year of Live Professional Theatre, Music, Dance & Comedy at its best.

Then COVID…

(850)653-3200

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21 Avenue E
Apalachicola, FL 32320

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850-653-3200

info@dixietheatre.com

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Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
17 Avenue E
Apalachicola, Florida 32320
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