Area Events ~ Things to Do in Cape San Blas, FL

Come get in shape while having fun~
Join us every Monday, Wednesday & Friday for Line Dancing and Exercise.
Starting at 9am at the Mexico Beach Civic Center.
For more information, please call Ardi at 648-2248.

Come play Euchre~
Every Monday Night at the Mexico Beach Civic Center.

See Buddy Hamm live at the Goat every Saturday in March!

March is Florida Archaeology Month and the Northwest Regional Center of the Florida Public Archaeology Network will hold the annual Archaeology Day. Dig into the past during this hands on event at the Constitution Convention Museum and State Park in Port St. Joe. Join in to discover and learn more about the state's history with Park Ranger's and archaeologists to answer questions.

These events are free and open to the public.

March 26th: 6:00pm, Public Lecture, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
Visitor Center, 8899 Cape San Blas Road Port St. Joe, Florida 32456

March 27th: 10:00am?2:00pm, Archaeology Day: Bring your artifacts to be identified, learn
about archaeology in your area, pick up informative literature, and find out about
upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, Constitution Convention Museum, 200
Allen Memorial Way, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456

Every drama group has experienced the horrors of what can go wrong on opening night and the ladies of the F.A.H.E.T.G. Dramatic Society are no different, with the possible exception that almost everything that could happen does. The scenery collapses, cues are missed, lines forgotten, and the sound effects take on a strange note at times, as the ladies present their ambitious evening's entertainment with the cunning whodunit, "Murder At Checkmate Manor". And just in case the audience should get bored there's a Film and Fashion Show and Murder Mystery Quiz complete with Prize. The crunch comes in the denouement when the "murderer", about to be revealed, has to rush home to bandage up an injured daughter. But Mrs. Reece, doyenne of the group, rises above the slings and arrows of outrageous dramatics to save the situation and provide the final inventive twist.

St. Joseph's Bay Country Club
Dinner March 26th & 27th 6:00 p.m. EST
Brunch March 28th 12:30 p.m. EST

Original Butler?s Cuisine
Ronnie Ribeye 12 oz. Marinated Ribeye Steak
Surf & Turf 8 oz. Ronnie Ribeye & 6 Sauted Shrimp
Stuffed Grouper Baked Crab Stuffed Grouper

Each meal includes Butler?s wild rice or baked potato,
whole green beans, garden salad, yeast rolls, iced tea,
coffee and apple pie or hot brownie ala mode.

Cash bar includes appropriate wine choices for your meal.

Dinner Theater Tickets Only $35
Performance Only (non-dining) Tickets $15

Don't miss the Lola and Feddie D experience. The Gypsies play live at the Goat Friday, March 26.

The Gypsies, Lola and Freddie D. play live Friday night at the Goat.

Dogwood Blossom Flathead Catfish Tournament is on the Apalachicola Flathead Catfish Tournament Trail.

Pre-Registration before March 24 is $50.00. Registration on the day of the tournament is $55.00. Contact Angie Minchew 850-814-1346 for details.

Acylic painting workshop Saturday, March 27 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Palm Tree Books on Reid Ave Downtown Port St. Joe. $35 per person, includes all materials.

Beginners Welcome!

Call 850-229-9277 for all the details.

Goal keeper and Field Player Instruction Ages 5-17.

All players will participate in learning the technical aspects of the game needed to suceed in today's game, as well as training in age appropriate tactical activities and small-sided games.

All Pro Soccer
Coach Hindley
1302 Woodward Ave
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
gjhallpro@aol.com
321-287-4890

The 10th Annual Mexico Beach Photography Contest will begin April 1 through August 1. All Photographs must be taken in Mexico Beach and submitted to the Mexico Beach Community Development Council by the deadline. For more information please contact the Mexico Beach Community Development Council at 850.648.8196

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.

The Market is open the first and third Saturday each month from April through November, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at City Commons.

Please come out and meet the new owner's of Marquardt's Marina.

Old Friends Get Together Spring Bluegrass Pickin'. Day and Night all pickers welcome at the Fisherman's Landing and RV Park 7681 Doc Whitfield Rd. Howard Creek. Call Helen Muncher at 850-827-2255 for more information.

Athletes from all over the world travel to St. Joe beach to run, bike, and swim in this USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Well marked courses follow along the beautiful white sand beaches and pine forest of the Gulf Coast. This sprint is organized by certified staff and wonderful volunteers who love the sport. Following the race, athletes and their friends and family celebrate the accomplishments of the day with great food at the Beacon Hill Park.

Learn more about the bi-annual Beach Blast by contacting Race Director Olga Cemore 850-522-6666 or visit the website www.beachblasttriathlon.com for rules and registration details.

Sign up for the Beach Blast Sprint Distance Triathlon being held at Beacon Hill Park
www.thebeachblast.com

The first-ever Forgotten Coast Lighthouse Challenge commemorates Florida Lighthouse Day by offering participants the opportunity to visit and climb the four historic lighthouses on Florida?s Panhandle, in an area known as the "Forgotten Coast."

The participating lighthouses are, from west to east, Cape San Blas Lighthouse, Cape St. George Light, Crooked River Lighthouse, and St. Mark?s Lighthouse. Participants in the Challenge will receive a souvenir at each lighthouse and a special souvenir for climbing or visiting all four lighthouses. By holding a Lighthouse Challenge, we hope to raise awareness about the lighthouses in northwest Florida and encourage support for the efforts to preserve these important players in Florida?s maritime history.

Challenge tickets will be available at any of the participating lighthouses on the days of the event. Tickets will be priced at $10.00 for an individual (anyone over 10 years of age). Family tickets priced at $25.00 for up to five people will also be available. Each ticket (Individual or Family) includes one commemorative tote bag (while supplies last) and one raffle ticket, and entitles participants to visit the four lighthouses at no charge. There is an additional entry fee at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

Cape San Blas Lighthouse 850-229-1151.

Free lunch for Thunder Beach and area Biker's with grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixin?s, and live music. Take a ride and come enjoy lunch in the park!

Hosted by the Gulf County Tourist Development Council 850-229-7800.

A 10-day open air painting event featuring nationally recognized plein air artists capturing the Forgotten Coast on canvas. Highlights of this event include artist demonstrations, viewing displays in multiple venues, student art day, artist receptions, and the Grand patron's Party.

Please check back for updates on the 2010 paintout and schedule of events.   

One of Port St. Joe's most anticipated events. Kids from all around come for a day of fun on the water. Fish from anywhere and bring your catch to weigh in. Prizes are awarded in several categories.

There is something for everyone at the annual Tupelo Honey Festival in Lake Alice Park. Arts & Crafts of all kinds, food, games and activities for children, live music and dancing are some of the usual fare offered. Most important of course is the honey. Taste honey samples and buy jars of all sizes to take home.

Hosted by the City of Wewahitchka 850-639-2605.

Bluewater Outriggers Inshore Offshore Charity Classic is the newest Tournament to hit the Forgotten Coast. This exciting fishing event provides great sport for the serious angler as well as entertainment for the family.

The tournament species are king mackerel, spanish mackerel, red snapper and grouper. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for each species. Family Day activities lead up to weigh in, followed by the awards ceremony.

The Bluewater Outrigger Charity Classic will be held at the Port St Joe Marina on Saturday June 5th 2010. This years tournament will be a part of the "Forgotten Coast Warrior Weekend". The tournament will benefit the Warrior Beach Retreat in Panama City and we will be including local warriors in our events. Additional information of weekend events are upcoming.

Species will include King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Red Snapper, Grouper, Wahoo and Mahi-Mahi with first prize on each species $2500.00. Payouts for 2nd and 3rd will be $500 and $250.00 with optional entry fee's on each species to increase payouts.

A captains meeting will be on Friday June 4th at 6:00 edt at the Port St Joe marina. One member of each registered team must be present. Registration ends at 6:00 pm edt and fishing may begin after the conclusion of the captains meeting.

Entry fee is $200.00 per boat and registration may occur at Bluewater Outriggers, Port St Joe Marina office and Marquardt's Marina.

The Bluewater Charity Classic will be a part of the "Panhandle Kingfish Slam", along with the Marquardt's Offshore Classic and the MBARA Kingfish tournament will award a bonus prize to the boat weighing in the heaviest aggregate weight of King mackerel at the conclusion of the MBARA event in August. More details will follow.

Weigh-in will begin at 2:00 edt and conclude at 6:30 edt at the PSJ Marina. Fish may be trucked in from Mexico Beach to Indian Pass to the weigh-in or by boat to the PSJ marina.

Contact Bluewater Outriggers for upcoming tournament details 850-229-1100.

The Big Bend Saltwater Classic fishing tournament was launched in 1989 by The Organization for Artificial Reefs, Inc, (OAR), a private, non-profit, marine interest group based in Tallahassee. Currently, all of the proceeds derived from the event are used to expand and develop a system of artificial reefs in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico, OAR's purview of operation.

Grand prizes and trophies awarded to the top winners in the Flathead Catfish Tournament. Call 850-639-2605 or visit www.floridacatfishclassic.com.

The Gaskin Park Flathead Catfish Tournament is the place to be for anglers to win grand prizes and top trophies for winners of the biggest catch.
Contact the City of Wewahitchka 850-639-2605 to learn all the details.

"Best Blast on the Beach"
Fireworks Display, 5k Walk/Run, Kids Fishing Tournament and much more.

Offshore fishing tournament with categories including King, Wahoo and Dolphin. Call for details 850-648-8900

A weekend of Music, Food & Fun hosted by the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce presented the fist Saturday in August. Featuring: Cooked and Frozen Scallops, Arts/Crafts Booths, Kid's Zone, Live Entertainment, Food Court, Educational Activities and Displays, & much more!

14th Annual MBARA Kingfish Tournament

August 28, 2010

We are getting ready for the most wonderful tournament in the Florida Panhandle on Saturday, August 28, 2010. The tournament will begin at 5:00 am and end at 5:00 pm on August 28, 2010 CST. There will be Registration and the Captains? Party on Friday night at the EL GOVERNOR MOTEL beginning at 5:00 pm on August 27, 2010 Food and drinks are served from 5:00-7:00 pm Door prizes given out at
7:00pm.

Registration begins at 5:00 pm on Friday but you can pre-register at Marquardt?s Marina in Mexico Beach, Half Hitch Tackle in Port St. Joe, and at Blue Water Outrigger in Port St. Joe, Florida. The Captains? Meeting is not mandatory, but door prizes will be given out at that meeting. You must be in attendance to get a door prize. Sausage and beer are served from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for your pleasure at the El Governor Motel. We give out door prizes at 7:00 pm.

The weigh-in will be on Saturday afternoon from l:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Marquardt?s Marina. Entries are l50 dollars per boat. You can fish as many people on the boat as you like.

Prizes are:

King Mackerel
1st 3,000
2nd 2,000
3rd 1,000

Wahoo
1st 1,000

Spanish
1st 500

Athletes from all over the world travel to St. Joe beach to run, bike, and swim in this USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Well marked courses follow along the beautiful white sand beaches and pine forest of the Gulf Coast. This sprint is organized by certified staff and wonderful volunteers who love the sport. Following the race, athletes and their friends and family celebrate the accomplishments of the day with great food at the Beacon Hill Park.

Learn more about the bi-annual Beach Blast by contacting Race Director Olga Cemore 850-522-6666 or visit the website www.beachblasttriathlon.com for rules and registration details.

Break the State Flathead Record! Bring your family and friends out for a day of great fishing on the river. This festival and fishing tournament captures all the excitement of sport angling and family friendly fun. Call 850-639-2605, www.floridacatfishclassic.com.

Break the State Flathead Record! Bring your family out for a day of great fishing on the river. This festival and fishing tournament captures all the excitement of sport angling and family friendly fun. Call 850-639-2605 or visit www.floridacatfishclassic.com.

This annual fall music festival brings Nashville big hit making singer's, songwriter's, and musicians, for a weekend of songwriting workshops and live performances at many local hotspots. Check out the website for all the details www.blastonthebay.com

The 12th Annual Mexico Beach Art & Wine Festival will be held at the Driftwood Inn featuring fine wines, local seafood, live auction, musical entertainment and of course ART!
Hope you will join us~
More information and times to come.

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 Port St Joe and 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 shuttle busses will be carrying passengers to local hot spots and everywhere in between. The shuttle bus is FREE to all riders (must be 21 or older to ride).

For further details please contact the Gulf County Tourist Development Council 850-229-7800 or the Mexico Beach Community Development Council 850-648-8196.