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!

Please join your friends and neighbors for the 4th Annual Cape San Blas Polar Plunge at Cape Palms Park on Cape San Blas! We will run into the chilly waters of the Gulf at 10am ET to kick off 2020! Donuts and coffee provided by Scallop Cove. Open to all. Free admission. Donations will be accepted for South Gulf Fire & Rescue.

The Oyster Cook-Off is held every year on the Friday and Saturday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in downtown Historic Apalachicola at Riverfront Park. The event features a silent auction, oysters galore, shrimp, smoked mullet, hot dogs, hamburgers, local beer, live music, kids’ activities, dancing performances and a 5K run! Enter your best recipe and be a contestant in the oyster cook-off or just come out and enjoy a day of wonderful food, refreshments and music. Well-mannered pets are welcomed on a leash. All proceeds goes directly towards paying for the brand new fire truck they were able to purchase a few years ago, due to this sole fundraising event!

Location:

Downtown Apalachicola 32320

The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce proudly presents Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay a Florida BBQ Association sanctioned event. Also the 2020 Florida BBQ Association State Championship.

On January 24th & 25th at Battery Park in Apalachicola teams from all over the Southeast will be competing for over $15,000 in cash and prizes. They will be competing in 4 meat categories: Chicken, Ribs, Pork Butt & Brisket.

Other contests during the weekend:

BBQ Sauce Competition- to be judged on Friday evening.

A Swine Tasting- (Peoples Choice where the public is the Judge)

Mystery Box Open Competition- Participating entries will receive a sealed box to be reveled at 2:00pm on Friday and have 2 hours to cook a dish that the main ingredients must be what's in the box. To be judged by Local Chefs in front of the competitors. at 4:00pm on Friday.

The Cluck that Came from the Butt Contest - Coming Soon
This year we again will be having our Deviled Egg Contest (The Cluck that Came from the Butt) a fun way to get everyone involved in the event. Entry fee is only $5.00 for the egg contest and we encourage anyone to sign up. To sign up go to www.Buttsandclucks.com . Turn in is at 4:00pm on Saturday the 25th at the Community Center in Battery Park.

Location:

Battery Park

The Junior Service League of Port St. Joe will be hosting the 10th annual Chili Cookoff and Family Bazaar Saturday January 25th. The event will include chili cookoff competition, local vendors, music, kid's activities, bake sale, cake walk, and 50/50 raffle.

🌶 Interested in sponsoring the event or registering a chili cook off team? Email jslpsj@gmail.com 🌶

This event is a fundraiser for our many community service projects supporting Gulf County children and families, including our Holiday Shopping trip, which purchased clothing essentials such as jackets, shoes, socks and underwear for nearly 150 PSJ and Wewa Elementary children in need last year. Thank you for your support!

Location:

117 Sailor's Cove

We are so excited to have our loyal Winter Visitors coming back to stay with many of our vacation rental companies for the season. Save the date for a fantastic event that will be held at the St. Joseph Bay Golf Club!

Location:

99 Goodmorning Street, WindMark Beach

The Forgotten Coast Chef Sampler will be held on Sunday Feb. 9th at the Historic Fort Coombs Armory. Tickets will go on sale Jan. 1st, 2020.

Admission:

$60

Location:

4th Street and Avenue D Apalachicola 32320

The 10th Annual Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus Parade

Saturday, February 22rd, 2020 11am-4pm

Riverfront Park, Apalachicola, Florida

The theme is: Surf Dogs USA…

and we expect to our guests will be excited by the choice that reflects our local coastal character. It offers lots of possibilities for costumes and decorating.

Come join us in celebrating all the fun of Mardi Gras with dogs!

The festivities will start at 11:00 am at Riverfront Park with live entertainment, local food vendors and a variety of arts and craft vendors to enjoy while strolling through the park. The parade begins at 1:00.

Location:

Downtown Apalachicola Apalachicola 32320

Gulf County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Blues in the Lot 2020. The stage will be on Reid Ave and 3rd St downtown PSJ.
Our line-up:to be announced

There will also be local and regional folk artists and craft vendors, beverages and food-- awesome Bar-b-que!. facbook.com/bluesinthelot/ for more information and updates.

Location:

Port St. Joe

More information to come, but save the date for March 28, 2020.

Location:

TBD