4th Annual Apalachicola Bay Chamber Golf Tournament
October 15, 2008 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
St. James Bay Golf Course
Tee up with business members from around the Franklin, Gulf, Leon and Wakulla County areas at the 4th Annual Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Tee-time is 1:00 pm on the beautiful, new St. James Bay Golf Course in Lanark. Prizes worth $4,000 for the top three teams. Scores will be totaled and prizes awarded at a reception following the tournament. Tournament proceeds will go toward the Chamber's programs. (850) 653-9419

Big Bend Hospice 25th Anniversary Celebration
October 18, 2008 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
6800 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee
Big Bend Hospice, your hometown hospice, is celebrating their 25th Anniversary at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum. Local favorites the Acme Rhythm and Blues Band will rock the house as guests enjoy a cash bar, light refreshments and dancing to their favorite tunes! Families who have used Big Bend Hospice services, as well as current and former board members, staff, volunteers, and hospice supporters are invited to help celebrate this milestone. For tickets or for more information contact 850-701-1375.

A Tribute To Patsy Cline
October 18, 2008 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Dixie Theatre
On Saturday, October 18 at the Dixie Theatre is Margo Anderson's A Tribute to Patsy Cline and the Honky Tonk Angels. This show combines the wit and sentimentality of a heart-warming narration of the life of one of the world's most beloved singers with the strong, clear notes of Anderson's voice, which brings the beautiful ballads of Patsy Cline to life. Margo definitely has her own sound which holds audiences captivated. The performance is a toe-tapping concert which leaves audiences laughing, crying, and dancing to the hit songs of this beloved lady of country music.

Blues in the Lot
October 18, 2008 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lot Behind Smokehouse Antiques
Grab your lawn chair and a cooler head to Apalachicola for a weekend of blues music. Featuring 7 blues bands from across our region: Susan David, Steve Sternberg's Boogie Band, The Joe Hutchinson Quartet, Hand-Me-Down Blues Band, Slim Fatz & Company, Jon Short, and Delta Highway. For more information, call (850) 653-3550.

Gulf/Franklin Center's 10th Anniversary Celebration!
October 22, 2008
3800 Garrison Avenue ~ Port St. Joe, FL
Free and Open to the Public! Fun for the whole family! Celebrate 10 years of growth. Serving Gulf & Franklin County students & their Communities. Learn what's new at the GCCC Gulf/Franklin Center. Come meet our faculty & students; Tours will include educational programs (Corrections & Nursing) Discover new & exciting community Encore classes Enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs and all the trimmings and the GCCC Visual & Performing Arts Singing Commodores performances throughout the afternoon Need more information call the Gulf/Franklin Center at (850) 227-9670 and press for information

45th Annual Florida Seafood Festival
October 31, 2008 to November 1, 2008
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 45th 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. Headliners this November 1st are Daryle Singletary @ 4:00 and Little Texas @ 8:00.For more information go to www.floridaseafoodfestival.com

Downtown Oyster Roast
October 31, 2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apalachicola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Friday evening, October 31st, the Apalachicola Bay Chamber will host its annual oyster roast. Enjoy roasted and raw oysters, artichoke and oyster soup, shrimp, crabs, and homemade desserts under the stars on Commerce Street. Musical entertainment, plus some of the freshest seafood in the country will be served up. Tickets are $45 each or $80 a couple and available at the Chamber of Commerce office. We accept Visa or MasterCard (850) 653-9419.

Apalachicola a la Carte Writers' Workshop Day
November 5, 2008
Trinity Episcopal Church in Apalachicola
Three workshops will be offered to aspiring writers at a cost of $28 each. Classes offered will be "Go Edit Yourself -- Don't Let Your Mistakes Do You In," by Mary Lois Sanders; "Go Fishing: Catching Content for Your Writing," Dawn Evans Radford; "Getting Published: Taking your Baby from Desktop to Bookshop," a panel presentation with Perky Granger, Dawn Evans Radford and Carol & Richard Noble. Both men and women may enroll in these workshops and need not be enrolled in the full writers? retreat. During a noon hour book browsing/signing, lunch will be served by the Cheryl Creek?s Apalachicola High School culinary arts class, and will be complimentary for those taking two or more of the workshops. All others may purchase lunch for $10, but must register to for the event by October 20. For more information phone Perky Granger 518-623-9305 until October 7; 352-463-3089 after October 10.

The Odd Couple - Female Version
November 21, 2008 to November 23, 2008
The DIXIE Theatre, Apalachicola
Written by Neil Simon, this is the ladies side of the long-running Broadway comedy. Directed by Pam Vest. Show times are November 21 and 22 - 7:30 pm and November 23 - 3 pm at the Dixie Theatre in Apalachicola. Call (850) 670-8200 for more information or to purchase your tickets.

Historic Apalachicola Annual Christmas Celebration
November 28, 2008
Downtown Apalachicola
The Historic Apalachicola Christmas Celebration will light up Apalachicola from 4:00-8:00 p.m. the streets of downtown Apalachicola will be lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit. Merchants will be open late and the sounds of carolers will echo through the streets filling the evening with Christmas spirit. The highlight, of course, will be the big guy himself. Santa will arrive on a shrimp boat at 4:30 p.m. at the City Dock on Water Street, across from City Hall. Santa will hear children's Christmas wishes and carolers will sing. Join us for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration! For more information, contact the Chamber office at (850) 653-9419

Holiday Fresh Market
December 6, 2008 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Why fight the crowds and traffic at the malls? Come for the day or the weekend. Shop in a relaxed, hassle free environment. Buy hand crafted Apalachicola specialties from fresh seasonal wreaths to vintage European glass bead jewelry. Your gift shopping has never been easier (850) 653-9419

Eastpoint Christmas Parade
December 6, 2008 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Highway 98 in Eastpoint
The small town of Eastpoint comes to life as Santa comes to town on a fire truck. For more information call Pam Watson @ (850) 653-7041

The Star-Spangled Girl
January 23, 2009 to January 25, 2009
Eastpoint Firehouse
Written by Neil Simon, this is a comical mess with people in love with other people. Directed by Dan Wheeler. Show times are January 23 and 24 - 7:30 pm and January 25 - 3:00 pm at the Eastpoint Firehouse on 6th Street in Eastpoint. Call (850) 670-8200 for more information or to purchase your tickets.

13th Annual Forgotten Coast Chef Sampler
February 8, 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fort Coombs Armory Avenue D and 4th Street in Apalachicola
Join us for the dining experience of the year! Area chefs will put out their finest fare. Tickets are $50.00 each or tables can be purchased. Proceeds will benefit the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce. For Information, call (850) 653-9419.

St. George Island Charity Chili Cook-off & Auction
March 7, 2009
St. George Island, FL
Over sixty contestants square off in the largest Regional Chili Cook-off in the nation. Proceeds benefit St. George Island Volunteer Fire Dept. For more information call (850) 927-2753.

Eastpoint Fire Department 7th Annual Charity Rib Cook-off
March 14, 2009
Eastpoint Firehouse
Come eat some of the best BBQ ribs and chicken. Live music all day, a car show, face painting and rides for the kids. Prizes will be awarded for rib cook-off and car show contestants. For more information call (850) 670-9000.

Apalachicola Art Walk & Wine Festival
April 4, 2009 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Apalachicola
Art in all forms will be woven in and around picturesque downtown Apalachicola where artists and musicians will be showing, selling and demonstrating their talents from 12:00-6:00 pm. For more information call (850) 653-9419

The Shame of Tombstone
April 24, 2009 to April 26, 2009
The DIXIE Theatre, Apalachicola
Written by Tim Kelly, this is a rip-roaring western melodrama. Directed by Tom Loughridge. Show times are April 24 and 25 - 7:30 pm and April 26, 3:00 pm at the Dixie Theatre in Apalachicola. Call (850) 670-8200 for more information or to purchase your tickets.

11th Historic Apalachicola Antique & Classic Boat Show
April 25, 2009
Downtown Apalachicola
Join us in beautiful historic downtown Apalachicola for the 10th annual Antique & Classic Boat Show. All types of antique boats, classic examples of traditional vessels, work boats, fiberglass classics, antique outboard motors and antique cars. For more information call (850) 653-9419.

17th Annual Spring Tour of Historic Homes
May 2, 2009 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Many of Apalachicola's private homes and buildings can only be viewed from the exterior except for this unique day. For a $12.00 donation you can take a guided tour through architecturally and historically significant homes, churches and commercial buildings. All donations benefit the Trinity Episcopal Restoration Fund. Call (850) 653-9550.

Plein Air Painters
May 7, 2009 to May 17, 2009
From Mexico Beach to St. George Island
Paint-out the second week in May. Hailing from Maine to California to South Florida, today's plein air artists will paint on location from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach. For more information call (850) 653-9419.

Franklin County Relay for Life "Silver Slumber Party"
May 15, 2009 to May 16, 2009 6:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Franklin County School, Hwy 98, Eastpoint
DESCRIPTION: May 2009 will mark the 25th anniversary for the Relay For Life and it is sure to be a magnificent event for Franklin County. It is a unique event that offers an opportunity to participate and raise money in our community for the fight against cancer. Relays are 18 hrs. in length and overnight. A community party atmosphere is created by team members camping out, enjoying entertainment, food, games and camaraderie. It is a community gathering that anyone and everyone can participate in. This year's Relay Theme is "Silver Slumber Party" so please join us for an all night pajama party (be sure to wear your pj's!). Help us CELEBRATE the survivors, REMEMBER those we have lost to cancer and FIGHT BACK AGAINST CANCER!! Contact Susan Hoffritz at 850-323-0560 for more information on how you can be involved.