The market will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET. There will be all types of vendors as well as some Christmas Carols!

Weekly Bingo! The fun begins at 5:30 PM and continues until 7:30 PM every MONDAY. Jackpots range in amounts but can reach up to $250!

Location:

1776 Trout Ave Highland View 32456

Whether they need help landscaping, cooking meals, financial, or they just need a friend, you can support them in a variety of ways. Please give us a call so we can help you pair up with a family in need.

Fresh Start @ Home will be run by a group of volunteers from our 32456 Snowbird Community, is supported by Port St Joe Strong Facebook Group and is a partnership of Junior Service League of Port St Joe. A special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. George Duren for their donation of space for this donation center! The goal of Fresh Start @ Home is to provide free furniture and household goods to individuals and families who have been effected by Hurricane Michael in 32456! The donation center will be open on a temporary basis so we need donations quickly!!
For more details about donating or volunteering, please visit the Facebook Page for Fresh Start @ Home 32456.

Location:

512 3rd Street

The First United Methodist Chuch Care Closet at the Stac House are in need for Volunteers for Sorting Tuesday and Wednesday 9-4, Volunteers for when it is open to the public to shop are Thursday and Friday 9-4. Saturday 9-12.

Location:

610 8th Street, Port St. Joe, Fl

Ring in the new year by washing 2018 off in the Gulf, at the third annual Polar Plunge on Cape San Blas.

Our first speaker, Warren Yeager, will address the impact of the storm and also the county’s progress and plans in regard to the aftermath of Michael. Beginning in 2019 winter guests and other visitors to Gulf County will have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities to help the area rebuild following Hurricane Michael. Dubbed “Voluntourism” the Tourist Development Council has organized experiences for those wishing to take part. During Kelli Godwin’s presentation, you will learn about ways for our winter community to contribute while in the area.

Location:

100 Library Drive

Daphney Glass from Sweet Lips Honey will share her knowledge about caring for honey bees — including interesting facts about their Queen. We’ll discover how honey is made and what it takes to make a teaspoon of the sweet nectar. Daphne became a Head Beekeeper, or Apiarist, when she was looking for a new direction in life and has found peace while working a honey bee hive. Just like storms, keeping honey bees looks like a lot of chaos, but there truly is a calming effect that happens during an inspection.

Location:

100 Library Drive

On January 16th & March 7th they will be parked by Frank Pate Park from 10AM to 3PM. There is a tentative schedule to have them at Windmark Beach on February 7th from 1PM- 6PM before the Winter Welcome Back Party!

Location:

Frank Pate Park

The event is held every year on the Friday and Saturday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in downtown Historic Apalachicola at Riverfront Park. All proceeds go directly towards paying for the brand new fire truck they were able to purchase a few years ago, due to this sole fundraising event!

You can check out a full schedule of events on the website.

Location:

Downtown Apalachicola 32320

Join us with your work gear and elbow grease; refreshments provided! PLEASE RSVP at sjpturtlepatrol@gmail.com

Location:

1001 Tenth Street

This concert is free to the public, but seating is limited.

Location:

110 Library Drive

Increase your odds of a better catch with tips from Captain Phil Cox on where to fish and the mental aspects of fishing. As a bonus, Captain Phil will share his favorite recipes for cooking up your catch.

Location:

100 Library Drive

This event has been sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association and is now a regional championship BBQ Cook-off with the winner moving on to the Jack Daniels Championship with over $10,000 in prizes to be awarded.

The event will be held on January 26th and 27th in Battery Park in Apalachicola.

Location:

Battery Park

We will begin at Secluded Dune pool and then walk south towards Seacliffs Drive. (See Photo) We understand that there may be some bigger piles in that area but we will work with what we got. The GCTDC will provide bags, a few Rakes, Safety Vest, and gloves. Anything else you wish to have to help clean up you will have to bring on your own.

Call Adrianne for any help 850-229-1647

Location:

Seacliffs Drive- March 16th

The 9th Annual Juinor Service League Chili Cook-Off is sure to bring some heat to the kitchen! There will be chili, vendors, music, kid's activities, bake sale, cake walk, and 50/50 tickets!
If you are interested in being a vendor or cookoff competitor email jslpsj@gmail.com

Location:

117 Sailor's Cove

The idea has its origins in Japan, where it is a combination of the bonsai and kusamono planting styles. This “hands on” workshop is led by members of the Garden Club of Port St. Joe. After the session, you will walk away with your very own planting to take home and enjoy—but don’t forget to water it!

Location:

100 Library Drive

Geroge Core Park is one of the most used parks in Gulf County and we want to see it fully recover. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for local kids in the park in April. There is still lots of trash debris, large sticks, and branches that need to be cleaned up.
GCTDC will provide bags, a few Rakes, Safety Vest, and gloves. Anything else you wish to have to help clean up you will have to bring on your own.

Please consider coming out and helping!

Weekly Bingo! The fun begins at 5:30 PM and continues until 7:30 PM every MONDAY. Jackpots range in amounts but can reach up to $250!

Location:

1776 Trout Ave Highland View 32456

Whether they need help landscaping, cooking meals, financial, or they just need a friend, you can support them in a variety of ways. Please give us a call so we can help you pair up with a family in need.

The First United Methodist Chuch Care Closet at the Stac House are in need for Volunteers for Sorting Tuesday and Wednesday 9-4, Volunteers for when it is open to the public to shop are Thursday and Friday 9-4. Saturday 9-12.

Location:

610 8th Street, Port St. Joe, Fl

On January 16th & March 7th they will be parked by Frank Pate Park from 10AM to 3PM. There is a tentative schedule to have them at Windmark Beach on February 7th from 1PM- 6PM before the Winter Welcome Back Party!

Location:

Frank Pate Park

We will begin at Secluded Dune pool and then walk south towards Seacliffs Drive. (See Photo) We understand that there may be some bigger piles in that area but we will work with what we got. The GCTDC will provide bags, a few Rakes, Safety Vest, and gloves. Anything else you wish to have to help clean up you will have to bring on your own.

Call Adrianne for any help 850-229-1647

Location:

Seacliffs Drive- March 16th

Geroge Core Park is one of the most used parks in Gulf County and we want to see it fully recover. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for local kids in the park in April. There is still lots of trash debris, large sticks, and branches that need to be cleaned up.
GCTDC will provide bags, a few Rakes, Safety Vest, and gloves. Anything else you wish to have to help clean up you will have to bring on your own.

Please consider coming out and helping!

Take a morning stroll Downtown Port St. Joe the 1st and 3rd Saturdays and you’ll be treated with fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads that are all ready for your table at the SaltAir Farmers’ Market! Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air.

Location:

City Commons Park Corner of Reid Avenue and Hwy 17 Port St. Joe 32456‎

This free concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Peter Fletcher has graciously offered to share half of his CD sales with the Friends!

Location:

110 Library Drive

Our presenter, author Robert Buccellato, will tell us the stories of the times: about crooked sheriffs aiding local shiners, a variety of period cocktail recipes, more than one hundred rare images, stories of the temperance movement and sea battles between rumrunners and the coast guard. Discover the methods used to make shine and transport smuggled booze—including an insider’s knowledge on the vast network of local bootlegging. PLUS he will reveal a heretofore unknown secret: there is now physical evidence that Mobster Al Capone was a frequent visitor in the panhandle.

Location:

100 Library Drive

We are so excited to have our loyal Winter Visitors coming back to stay with many of our vacation rental companies for the season. We will be scaling down our reception but still will have a great time. Come and say hello to the TDC Staff and your friends. We would love to give you all a big hug! Our reception will be held at the Windmark Town Hall and Art Center.

Please note that we have moved this event to the first Thursday in February

Location:

99 Goodmorning Street, WindMark Beach

We will have a warm fire as well as Saxophonist Tony Chapman serenading you as the sun goes down. Feel free to bring coolers, chairs, blankets etc. Thank you to Scallop Cove for providing firewood.

Location:

Cape Palms Park

The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce will host the 22nd Annual Forgotten Coast Chefs Sampler on Sunday, February 11, 2017, from 6:00-9:00 pm. Chef’s from all over the Forgotten Coast will prepare their most creative dishes at the historic Fort Coombs Armory located on 4th Street and Avenue D in Apalachicola. Sample an array from our area restaurants. Our talented shopkeepers and local designers give the event an extraordinary touch and add creative flair by decorating each table individually. The tables range from elegant to artistic and funky. Tickets are $60. For more information, call the Apalachicola Bay Chamber at (850) 653-9419 or email us at Execdirector@apalachicolabay.or

Admission:

$60

Location:

4th Street and Avenue D Apalachicola 32320

This is an open house event. You can stroll through several newer homes seeing eclectic coastal designs. More information will be announced soon!

What is the environmental impact of the storm on the park and the species, many of which are endangered, who reside there? Through a slideshow of photographs, you’ll see the destroyed campgrounds and picnic area at the park and also get a briefing on the status of the construction work and projected opening for day-use. The speaker will outline the daily dynamics of the breach in the park, as well as the condition of the dunes in the campgrounds section of the park.

Location:

100 Library Drive

TThis year’s theme is FURRY TAILS DO COME TRUE so fairy tale, nursery rhyme and fantasy characters of all kinds as well as, of course, all the Disney princesses will be roaming the streets of Apalachicola for a day of fun and bon temps for the benefit of the animals of the Forgotten. We invite you to come out and enjoy the furry family-friendly street parade and festival. Be part of the fun - dress up yourself, your dog, even your bicycle or golf cart!

You can register to participate in the parade on the day of the parade at Riverfront Park. Registration to walk in the parade is $5.00 per person or $20 per golf cart. Pets are free, of course!

Proceeds from the day’s events go to support area animal shelters and rescues.

Location:

Downtown Apalachicola Apalachicola 32320

Through his presentation, history buff Kesley Colbert will tell us about the storms and pay homage to those from our past who created the St. Joe of today from the old doomed city of the 19th Century and help us gain a better “sense of history” of our beloved community.

Location:

100 Library Drive

During the presentation, we'll learn why sea turtles are good for us and what we can do to help them.
Jessica Swindall has served as Volunteer Coordinator for the St. Joseph Peninsula Turtle Patrol since 2010 and was a founding board member of the Florida Coastal Conservancy and Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center.

Location:

100 Library Drive

Whether they need help landscaping, cooking meals, financial, or they just need a friend, you can support them in a variety of ways. Please give us a call so we can help you pair up with a family in need.

The First United Methodist Chuch Care Closet at the Stac House are in need for Volunteers for Sorting Tuesday and Wednesday 9-4, Volunteers for when it is open to the public to shop are Thursday and Friday 9-4. Saturday 9-12.

Location:

610 8th Street, Port St. Joe, Fl

On January 16th & March 7th they will be parked by Frank Pate Park from 10AM to 3PM. There is a tentative schedule to have them at Windmark Beach on February 7th from 1PM- 6PM before the Winter Welcome Back Party!

Location:

Frank Pate Park

We will begin at Secluded Dune pool and then walk south towards Seacliffs Drive. (See Photo) We understand that there may be some bigger piles in that area but we will work with what we got. The GCTDC will provide bags, a few Rakes, Safety Vest, and gloves. Anything else you wish to have to help clean up you will have to bring on your own.

Call Adrianne for any help 850-229-1647

Location:

Seacliffs Drive- March 16th

Geroge Core Park is one of the most used parks in Gulf County and we want to see it fully recover. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for local kids in the park in April. There is still lots of trash debris, large sticks, and branches that need to be cleaned up.
GCTDC will provide bags, a few Rakes, Safety Vest, and gloves. Anything else you wish to have to help clean up you will have to bring on your own.

Please consider coming out and helping!

The parade begins on Reid Ave at 5:30 from there keep enjoying the party at The Haughty Heron. Food from Bite Me Deli and music from J.D. Zydeco until midnight!

If so, or you just want a fun evening out with friends come join the Port St. Joe Garden Club March 7th from 5:00PM to 6:30PM for the Kokedama workshop. Kokedama is the Japanese art of wrapping roots in a natural blanket of soil and moss instead of a pot. Kokedama balls are beautiful, whimsical and fun. The workshop will be held at the Garden Center located at 216 8th Street. Please sign up for the workshop via facebook or email at psjgardenclub@gmail.com. The price for the workshop is $10. Sign up today and leave March 7th with your very own living

Admission:

$10

Location:

216 8th Street

Fish Tales? Tall Tales? Bear Tales? Tell them all at the Haughty Heron on March 8th. Monetary prizes to the top 3 stories! Emcee by Pat Neese and Special Guest Appearance by Robyn Rennick

Location:

117 Sailor's Cove

Use your kayak or boat to get on St. Joseph Bay to pick up debris. More information on the event to come!

We are planning on going over to St. Vincent Island for the annual shelling trip. Arrive at Indian Pass Boat Ramp to board the shuttle. The trip will go from 9:00-12:00 PM. We will provide waters but there are no restrooms on the Island. Plan on a nice picnic lunch at Indian Pass Boat Ramp. Bring your lunch and we will provide the sides.

The event is limited to only 15 people. Please call Crystal to sign-up for the event.

Admission:

$0

Location:

Indian Pass Road-At the dead end.

March 22nd and 23rd in Downtown Port St. Joe. Friday night spend an evening with Brett Wellman and the Stone Cold Blues Band. Doors open at 6, 5 dollar cover

Saturday, beginning at noon, enjoy 5 blues acts including Brandon Santini, vendors, Award Winning BBQ, and Sidewalk Sales.

Location:

Port St. Joe