November 2016
Florida Seafood Festival Carnival
Special this year the Florida Seafood Festival Board of Directors is proud to announce that the Florida Seafood Festival Carnival will start on Thursday November 3rd at 6:00pm to 11:00pm. The Florida Seafood Festival will not be open to general public but access to the Carnival area will be accessible from the Water Street gate location starting at 6:00pm Thursday evening.
Find out more »May 2017
Paddle Jam
Grab your kayak and head to the coast May 5-7 and join in what organizers hope will be another world-record attempt to gather the largest number of kayaks together in one floating mass to break the current Guiness world record. The three-day Forgotten Coast PaddleJam event is sponsored by the Forgotten Coast Paddle Club. The Guiness World record attempt is just one activity planned as part of the area-wide fund-raising event featuring paddle sports, music and food. Other activities planned include kayak…
Find out more »October 2017
Paddlejam
The fall version of the Apalachicola Paddlejam festival will be held October 6-8 in Apalachicola and on St. George Island. This three day festival celebrates the Forgotten Coast through paddle sports, muisic and food. The highlight of the event will be an attempt by paddlers to break the world record for the largest floating kayak raft. New this fall will be a paddling fishing tournament.
Find out more »Running for the Bay Marathon
Sunday, October 22,2017 at 7:15 AM The “Running for the bay!” Full Marathon is held in the beautiful Apalachicola Bay area of Florida. From historic Apalachicola, the race heads toward Eastpoint and then St. George Island, only to return again to the bay’s peaceful waters. Full Marathon USATF Certified Course # FL10040EBM The "Running for the bay!" Marathon medal was voted as one of the top 10 medals in North America for the last two years running! YES! The "Running…
Find out more »May 2018
100 FACES for MK’S 100TH Birthday event!!
Saturday!! Don't miss our fabulous 100 FACES for MK'S 100TH Birthday event!! The Location is : Battery Park Community Center in Apalachicola There will be lots of product giveaways and even an opportunity to win your very own, full size Timewise Miracle Set 3D! This is a free event for the community, so RSVP your time slot for you and a few friends as soon as possible! See flyer for details. This is going to be a once in a…
Find out more »April 2019
Paddle Jam
Grab your kayak and head to the coast April 5-7 and join in what organizers hope will be another world-record attempt to gather the largest number of kayaks together in one floating mass to break the current Guiness world record. The three-day Forgotten Coast Paddle Jam event is sponsored by the Forgotten Coast Paddle Club. The Guiness World record attempt is just one activity planned as part of the area-wide fund-raising event featuring races, games, raffles, music and food.
Find out more »November 2019
56th annual Florida Seafood Festival
Come celebrate the 56th year of the Florida Seafood Festival, Florida's oldest maritime festival. This two-day celebration offers the best in fresh quality seafood that annually draws thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola river under the shady oaks of Apalachicola's Battery Park. The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events and musical entertainment. Some of the notable events include Oyster Eating and Oyster Shucking…
Find out more »January 2020
Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay 2020 FBA State Championship
The Butts & Clucks Cook-off on the Bay, this event is sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association and is now the 2020 Florida BBQ Assoc. State Cchampionship. Wwith over $15,000 in prizes to be awarded and the winner moving on to the Jack Daniels Championship. The event will be held on January 23rd, 24th & 25th in Battery Park in Apalachicola. Include there will be a Judging seminar on Thursday, January 23rd for anyone interested in being a state…
Find out more »January 2021
Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay
The 4th annual Butts & Clucks Cook-off on the Bay, this event is sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association. With over $12,000 in prizes to be awarded and the winner moving on to the Jack Daniels Championship. The event will be held on January 21st, 22nd & 23rd in Battery Park in Apalachicola. Include there will be a judging seminar on Thursday, January 21st for anyone interested in being a state certified BBQ Judge. Also, during the event we will…
Find out more »November 2021
Florida Seafood Festival
The Return of Florida's oldest maritime event happens this year on Nov 5th -6th 2021 at Battery Park in Apalachicola.
Find out more »January 2022
Butts & Clucks Cook-off on the Bay
The 5th annual Butts & Clucks Cook-off on the Bay, this event is sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association. With over $12,000 in prizes to be awarded and the winner moving on to the Jack Daniels Championship. The event will be held on January 20th, 21st and 22nd in Battery Park in Apalachicola. Include there will be a judging seminar on Thursday, January 21st for anyone interested in being a state certified BBQ Judge. Also, during the event we will…
Find out more »February 2022
November 2022
59th Annual Florida Seafood Festival
The Florida Seafood Festival is a two day event annually drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola in scenic Franklin County. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola river under the shady oaks of Apalachicola’s Battery Park. The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events, Musical Entertainment. Some of the notable events include Oyster Eating and Oyster Shucking contest, Blue Crab Races, Photo Contest, Parade, 5k Redfish Run,…
Find out more »January 2023
Butts & Clucks Cook Off on the Bay
The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce proudly presents Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay a Florida BBQ Association-sanctioned event. On January 20th & 21st at Battery Park in Apalachicola teams from all over the Southeast will be competing for over $12,000 in cash and prizes. They will be competing in 4 meat categories: Chicken, Ribs, Pork Butt & Brisket. Other contests during the weekend: Sweet Smoke Q BBQ Sauce Competition- to be judged on Friday evening. Application Here Mystery Box…
Find out more »November 2023
60th Annual Florida Seafood Festival
November 3 & 4, 2023 The Florida Seafood Festival is a two-day event annually drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola in scenic Franklin County. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola river under the shady oaks of Apalachicola’s Battery Park. The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood-related events, Musical Entertainment. Some of the notable events include Oyster Eating and Oyster Shucking contest, Blue Crab Races, Photo Contest, Parade,…
Find out more »January 2024
Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay
Join us for the 2024 Florida State Championship BBQ Cook-Off on January 19th and 20th. Butts & Clucks has become one of the most popular events on the Florida BBQ Assoc. circuit welcoming over 50 teams each year to Franklin County. Held at Battery Park in Apalachicola. Come see some of the best BBQ Cooks in the world compete for $15,000 in prizes and the title of State Champion of BBQ. If you would like to enter or sponsor this…
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