Area Events

Every year we recognize the best pictures of Mexico Beach. Categories include sunsets, people, beaches, animals, and flora. Check out our website for past winners or come by the Mexico Beach CDC to view our gallery of photos. All photographs must be taken in Mexico Beach.

It's summer time and that means movies in the park. So bring your blanket, chairs and picnic basket for an evening full of family fun.

All movies begin at dark (typically 9 pm ET. So come early and pick your spot!

Thursday, June 12 - Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, G

Thursday, June 26 - Nancy Drew, PG

Thursday, July 10 - Enchanted, PG

Thursday, July 24 - The Bee Movie, PG

Thursday, Aug. 14 - National Treasure 2, PG

For more information please call the Gulf County TDC at 850-229-7800.

Live Music begins at 7:00 pm and the Movie plays at 9:00 pm. Admission is free. Bring your blanket, chairs & picnic baskets and enjoy a night under the stars on the lawn at Windmark Beach.

Sunday, June 29 - I Am Legend (Action/Thriller)

Sunday, July 13 - The Eye, (Horror)

Sunday, August 10 - The Bucket List (Comedy)

Sunday, August 24 - The Blues Brothers (Comedy/Musical)
Contact 850-229-7989 for more information.

Live music with Sarah Gaskins begins at 7:00 pm.

A two day off-shore fishing tournament including King, Wahoo, and Dolphin.

Celebrate the end of the work week this Friday with live music as the Dockside cafe presents Randy Stark.

Don't miss this one day charity fishing tournament. Registration begins at 6:00 am with weigh in at 6:00 pm. Five fishing categories. All registrants receive a t-shirt and goody bag. Cost for adults is $35.00, children $20.00. Cash Prizes, Raffles, Auctions. All proceeds go to charity. Hosted by Donna Spears Realty and Triple Tails. Call 850-227-7337 for details.

First Fridays Art & Music Series is back May 2, June 6, July 4, and August 1!

Join Gulf Alliance for Local Arts in a four month Art & Music Celebration Generously hosted by The Port Inn & Thirsty Goat beginning Friday, August 1, 2008. The public is invited to an artist reception from 6-7 PM, followed by Music on the Porch at 7 PM.

Our 2008 series is generously sponsored by: EcoSeascape, Construction Services, Inc & Bayside Savings Bank
Coast2Coast Printing & Promotions. A special thanks to Beach Bartenders For donating their services to each First Fridays!

Advertising and printed materials used to promote the First Fridays Series are funded by a grant from The Gulf County Tourist Development Council. The mission of the Arts Alliance is to coordinate, encourage and promote the arts, as well as arts education in Franklin, Gulf and east Bay counties.

For more information on the 2007 First Friday Series and Gulf Alliance for Local Arts call 227.4960 or visit www.gulfalliance.org.

Shipyard Cove has been designated as the site of the 12th Annual St. Joseph's Bay Scallop Festival The date will be the first Saturday in August each year. Celebrate our recreationally harvested Bay Scallop! Fun, food, games, rides, live music and of course lots of scallops! Gulf County Chamber of Commerce 850-227-1223.

The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers' Market brings fresh seasonal produce from local small farmers and much more to Florida's Forgotten Coast. Throughout the growing season, regionally grown vegetables and fruit, locally harvested Gulf seafood, carefully crafted artisan goods, and educational opportunities highlight the market's. Located in downtown Port St. Joe, the SaltAir Farmers' Market serves as a community gathering place and cultural center where attendees can enjoy arts, workshops, live music, and exhibitions while shopping the market and Reid Avenue's retail district. There is no better place to be on a Saturday Morning.
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Live Music begins at 7 pm. Featured Movie The Bucket List (comedy) begins a 9pm free admission.

The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers' Market brings fresh seasonal produce from local small farmers and much more to Florida's Forgotten Coast. Throughout the growing season, regionally grown vegetables and fruit, locally harvested Gulf seafood, carefully crafted artisan goods, and educational opportunities highlight the market's. Located in downtown Port St. Joe, the SaltAir Farmers' Market serves as a community gathering place and cultural center where attendees can enjoy arts, workshops, live music, and exhibitions while shopping the market and Reid Avenue's retail district. There is no better place to be on a Saturday Morning.
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Sponsored by the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association.

The Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association, Inc. (MBARA) is a not for profit organization dedicated to artificial reef deployment, research and public education. For more information or to register for the Kingfish Tournament call Ron Childs at 850-648-4354 or e-mail rechilds@bellsouth.net.

Registration starts 9:00 am CST on 8/29/08      
Tournament starts 4:00 pm CST on 8/29/08
Tournament ends 12:00 noon CST 8/30/08      
Awards Presentation 12:00 noon CST 8/30/08                                             
Grand Prize Package Worth. $50,000
Door Prizes and Cash Prizes Will Be Awarded!                           

Bring your picnic and chairs to our live music in the park every Thursday in September. Enjoy our local artists and our beaches.

The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers' Market brings fresh seasonal produce from local small farmers and much more to Florida's Forgotten Coast. Throughout the growing season, regionally grown vegetables and fruit, locally harvested Gulf seafood, carefully crafted artisan goods, and educational opportunities highlight the market's. Located in downtown Port St. Joe, the SaltAir Farmers' Market serves as a community gathering place and cultural center where attendees can enjoy arts, workshops, live music, and exhibitions while shopping the market and Reid Avenue's retail district. There is no better place to be on a Saturday Morning.
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Bring your picnic and chairs to our live music in the park every Thursday in September. Enjoy our local artists and our beaches.

Bring your picnic and chairs to our live music in the park every Thursday in September. Enjoy our local artists and our beaches.

The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers' Market brings fresh seasonal produce from local small farmers and much more to Florida's Forgotten Coast. Throughout the growing season, regionally grown vegetables and fruit, locally harvested Gulf seafood, carefully crafted artisan goods, and educational opportunities highlight the market's. Located in downtown Port St. Joe, the SaltAir Farmers' Market serves as a community gathering place and cultural center where attendees can enjoy arts, workshops, live music, and exhibitions while shopping the market and Reid Avenue's retail district. There is no better place to be on a Saturday Morning.
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Bring your picnic and chairs to our live music in the park every Thursday in September. Enjoy our local artists and our beaches.

BEACH BLAST has qualified to be a 2008 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! The Beach Blast race consists of four races; you pick your race and distance:

Sprint Triathlon 0.45 mile swim - 15 mile bike - 3.1 mile run
Sprint Duathlon 1.2 mile run    - 15 mile bike - 3.1 mile run
Olympic Triathlon 0.9 mile swim - 25 mile bike - 6.2 mile run
Olympic Duathlon 3.1 mile run - 25 mile bike - 6.2 mile run

BEACH BLAST has qualified to be a 2008 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! The Beach Blast race consists of four races; you pick your race and distance:

Sprint Triathlon 0.45 mile swim - 15 mile bike - 3.1 mile run
Sprint Duathlon 1.2 mile run    - 15 mile bike - 3.1 mile run
Olympic Triathlon 0.9 mile swim - 25 mile bike - 6.2 mile run
Olympic Duathlon 3.1 mile run - 25 mile bike - 6.2 mile run

Bring Man's Best Friend to the park to compete for prizes from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, then join the dinner dance and support the Gulf County Humane Society 6:00 to 11:00 pm. For details contact 850-541-3981.

Bluegrass Pickin' Oct. 2-4, at the Fisherman's Landing RV Park 7681 Doc Whitfield Rd. Howard Creek. Contact Helen Muncher 850-827-2255 or fishingcamp@fairpoint.net for Reservations. Pickers and listeners needed! Come on down & enjoy the fun and some excellent music !

The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers' Market brings fresh seasonal produce from local small farmers and much more to Florida's Forgotten Coast. Throughout the growing season, regionally grown vegetables and fruit, locally harvested Gulf seafood, carefully crafted artisan goods, and educational opportunities highlight the market's. Located in downtown Port St. Joe, the SaltAir Farmers' Market serves as a community gathering place and cultural center where attendees can enjoy arts, workshops, live music, and exhibitions while shopping the market and Reid Avenue's retail district. There is no better place to be on a Saturday Morning.
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This is truly a family affair. Golfing teams are made up of a combination of men, women, and teens. For more information or sign sign up for this charity golf tournament call 850-229-7799 or email dri@talstar.com.

Discover the area's finest artwork while sipping a glass of wine and listening to live music on the beach. Area restaurants serve up fresh seafood. Proceeds from the art auction and $10 entry fee go to the Mexico Beach Independence Day Celebration.

Discover the area's finest artwork while sipping a glass of wine and listening to live music on the beach. Area restaurants serve up fresh seafood. Proceeds from the art auction and $10 entry fee go to the Mexico Beach Independence Day Celebration.

The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers' Market brings fresh seasonal produce from local small farmers and much more to Florida's Forgotten Coast. Throughout the growing season, regionally grown vegetables and fruit, locally harvested Gulf seafood, carefully crafted artisan goods, and educational opportunities highlight the market's. Located in downtown Port St. Joe, the SaltAir Farmers' Market serves as a community gathering place and cultural center where attendees can enjoy arts, workshops, live music, and exhibitions while shopping the market and Reid Avenue's retail district. There is no better place to be on a Saturday Morning.
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On October 25, 2008 Anchorage Children's Home will host an event called Diamonds in the Rough. It is the 25th Anniversary celebration of Anchorage's committment to the children of Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties. It will be a black tie optional event at 6:30PM at the Marriott's Bay Point Resort. It will include dinner, live entertainment, dancing and a cash bar. Proceeds will directly benefit these children. For tickets or more information please contact Brenda K. Brock at the numbers below or by email.
(H) 850-872-7870, (W) 850-234-3400, (C) 850-624-7322, (F) 850-234-1123, Office: bkb35@bellsouth.net, Home: bkb35@knology.net

45th Annual Florida Seafood Festival,
45th Annual Florida Seafood Festival, Battery Park The oldest seafood festival in the state. If you love great seafood, arts & crafts, fine folks and wonderful entertainment all wrapped into a magnificent family atmosphere, then join us in Apalachicola for the 44th Annual Florida Seafood Festival. The event will feature quality entertainment and maritime crafts paying tribute to the Apalachicola Bay's commercial fishermen. There is also an oyster shucking contest, oyster eating contest. For more information go to www.floridaseafoodfestival.com

Dress up or trick-or-Treat in the safety of downtown with down-home entertainment. Enjoy storytelling, costume contest and treats! Gulf County Chamber of Commerce 850-227-1223.

Kick-off the season with a parade, tree lighting, 5K run, St Nick, and lots of festive entertainment all in downtown.850-227-1223

Get in the holiday spirit with carolers, candlelight, and candies.

Celebrate Safe-Celebrate Twice. No need to wait another 12 months to celebrate the next new year. Ring in the New Year twice. Start in the Eastern Time Zone in St. Joe Beach, then travel west just five minutes to Mexico Beach and celebrate all over again an hour later in the Central Time Zone.    The bus will be running from Regan's, in Beacon Hill/St. Joe Beach to Mango Marley's in Mexico Beach, and everywhere in between.

Description: Celebrate Safe-Celebrate Twice. No need to wait another 12 months to celebrate the next new year. Ring in the New Year twice. Start in the Eastern Time Zone in St. Joe Beach, then travel west just five minutes to Mexico Beach and celebrate all over again an hour later in the Central Time Zone.    The bus will be running from Regan's, in Beacon Hill/St. Joe Beach to Mango Marley's in Mexico Beach, and everywhere in between.

St. Joe Bay Preserve Center, Plate: $10. Great Food, and Educational Information. Memberships Available. Call 229-1787