• Apalachicola Oyster Cook-Off

    Apalachicola Riverfront Park Apalachicola, Florida

    The 2026 Apalachicola Oyster Cook-off is the 16th annual event and the primary fundraiser for the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department.  The cook-off attracts area chefs and homegrown locals competing with their prized oyster-based recipes.  If you love to prepare oysters, we’d love to have you show off your favorite dish! Bring on your oyster stew, […]

  • 15th Annual Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus Parade & Festival “Under the Sea”

    Apalachicola Riverfront Park Apalachicola, Florida

    The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers will celebrate Mardi Gras Apalach-style on February 27-28, 2026, at Riverfront Park in Apalachicola, FL. This beloved coastal tradition features a lively street festival and the 15th Annual Mardi Gras Barkus Parade, a parade of costumed dogs and their people. Guests are invited to dive into the fun in […]

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