EXPLORE
ST. GEORGE ISLAND
Aerial video from Sike's Cut to Julian Bruce State Park. By Isaac Lang.
EXPLORE THE AREA
The Forgotten Coast's communities each have their own flavor. Spend the morning in the sand, then the afternoon shopping in the boutiques of Apalachicola. If you feel like dinner out, you can get a great meal while listening to some live music.
baby sea turtle on St. George Island
St. George Island Lighthouse
St. George Island
paddle boarding in the bay
Apalachicola's Bowery Station
Historic District, Apalachicola
Apalachicola Oyster Cook-Off
Fundraiser for the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department on weekend before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day downtown Apalachicola. Oysters, music, art and 5K!
St. George Island Tour of Homes
Tour distinctive and beautiful homes during the annual St. George Island Tour of Homes, benefitting the St. George Lighthouse Association (SGLA). Tour weekend begins with a kick-off event on Friday night.
Florida Seafood Festival
Florida's Oldest Maritime Event featuring
arts and crafts booths, great seafood prepared by local non-profit groups, oyster eating contest, blue crab races, carnival rides, great music, parade, and the redfish 5k run.
Apalachicola Art & Wine Walk
Art in all forms will be woven in and around picturesque downtown Apalachicola where artists and musicians show, sell, and demonstrate their talents. The festivities continue into the evening with a wine tasting and, afterwards, area chefs prepare dishes pared with special wines.
SGI Brewfest
The SGI Brewfest is a one day beer tasting festival designed to promote the appreciation of craft beer all while listening to live music and enjoying great food. This exciting annual event is the primary fundraiser for the Franklin County Humane Society, and all proceeds benefit the homeless dogs and cats of Franklin County. The SGI Brewfest takes place each year on the last Saturday on April.
Apalachicola Classic Boat & Car Show
Come to Riverfront Park to see many Antique & Classic Vessels, Workboats and Runabouts. Fiberglass, Wood and Aluminum as well as Motor Displays Boat building demonstrations.
SGI Charity Chili Cook-Off & Auction
Very popular event with an estimated annual attendance of 5,000. Many contests including a golf tournament, a 5K red pepper run, crock pot chili contest, Miss Chili Pepper and Mr. Hot Sauce contests, auction and CHILI COOK-OFF sanctioned by the International Chili Society.
Area Events
A few of our annual area events are below, but there are many more happening all throughout the year.
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The Forgotten Coast
After coming over the St. George Island bridge, you'll slide down into the heart of the village. Because St. George Island is remote, there’s almost a sense of family here. Visitors aren’t attracted by beachfront communities packed wall to wall with towering hotels and rows of chain restaurants. Instead, they choose to see St. George Island because there's a natural sense of privacy and a clear sense of nature.
With Apalachicola Bay to the north and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, an Old Florida feeling, usually found in small markets, independent restaurants and the lodgings found mostly in rental homes, prevails. Once you cross the St. George Island bridge, you’ll arrive and feel as if you’re already home.
St. George Island is the area’s premier beach destination and is home to one of America’s Top Ten beaches.
Explore Apalachicola’s extensive history, discover unique boutiques and art galleries.
In Eastpoint enjoy fresh Apalachicola Bay seafood in area restaurants and watch fishing boats unload their catch along an authentic working waterfront.
In Carrabelle, play golf on a championship course, plan an unforgettable fishing trip or visit a museum.
Nature enthusiasts flock to Alligator Point beaches for bird watching and seclusion.
Take a drive!
Apalachicola Classic Boat & Car Show
Come to Riverfront Park to see many Antique & Classic Vessels, Workboats and Runabouts. Fiberglass, Wood and Aluminum as well as Motor Displays Boat building demonstrations.
SGI Charity Chili Cook-Off & Auction
Very popular event with an estimated annual attendance of 5,000. Many contests including a golf tournament, a 5K red pepper run, crock pot chili contest, Miss Chili Pepper and Mr. Hot Sauce contests, auction and CHILI COOK-OFF sanctioned by the International Chili Society.