MBARA Kingfish Tournament Captain's Party
August 27, 2004
Captain's Party is a must! This party is at the El Governor and we will have
many door prizes, free beer and sausage!
8th Annual King Fish Tournament
August 28, 2004
Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association Schedule and Details will be forthcoming
soon. Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this great event that builds reefs
for Mexico Beach, whether its in participating in the tournament, sponsoring it
or both. For more information Contact Ron Childs at
rechilds@bellsouth.net or (912) 246 5707.
Music Thursdays
Every Thursday in September
In September, Mexico Beach invites you to take that much deserved break! A long
weekend on the beach is just what the doctor ordered. We suggest you take Friday
off and arrive early evening on Thursdays in September. To celebrate your arrival,
the Mexico Beach Community Development Council, Inc. is hosting "September
Music Thursdays." Remember that OFF SEASON RATES ARE IN EFFECT! Every Thursday
in September, beginning at 7:00 PM CST and continuing until 9:00 PM CST, a Live
Musical venue will be on hand to start your long weekend "Gettaway" on
the Beach. Come gather for the Fun, beachside at Sunset Park (next to the El Governor
Motel). For More Information, call 1 (888) 723-2546
7th Annual Scallop Festival
September 3-4, 2004
The Annual Celebration of the recreationally harvested succulent scallop is one
of the best events in this area on September 3-4, 2004. The festival is held in
conjunction with scalloping season and encourages locals to participate in several
ways while inviting visitors from out of the county to visit Gulf County and indulge
in eating cooked scallops and purchasing frozen scallops to take home for later
use. Come out for the day filled with fun and entertainment. For more information
contact the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce at (850) 227-1223.
Birding & Wildflower Festival
October 9-12, 2004
Florida Panhandle Birding & Wildflower Festival The Florida Forgotten Coast
welcomes you to our small rural towns, Port St. Joe, Wewahitchka, Mexico Beach and
Apalachicola. Miles of unspoiled coastal habitat, notable for its lack of development,
attract over 340 bird species and other wildlife. For more information call: (850)
229-9464.
Ghosts on the Coast - 10/31/2004
October 31, 2004
Port St. Joe Annual Downtown Trick or treat Sponsored by Gulf County Chamber. Reid
Avenue, 5:30pm. Free. Come listen to great storytellers, tour the haunted house,
and be treated to the best community haunt around. Costume contest. Great fun for
kids of all ages.
Art & Wine Festival
October 16, 2004
The 6th Annual Mexico Beach Art & Wine Festival. Combined with a blues
music background and tasting of fine wines, the October event promises to be one
for the memory books. Art entered in the showing will be available for purchase
through direct sales from the artists as well as a live auction. Cash prize money
will be awarded for a winner in numerous divisions. Wine, beer and soft drinks,
along with numerous memorabilia will be available for sale at the event. Tickets
for this event will be available for sale in early September 2004. Interested
artists are encouraged to call Lynn Costin at 1-888-723-2546 for more details.
Christmas on the Coast
December 3-4, 2004
Port St Joe Christmas on the Coast Community tree lighting and Christmas hymns Festival
of lights boat parade. Saturday parade downtown Port St Joe. .Community wide Christmas
Concert Centennial Building. (850) 227-1223
Celebration of Lights
December 4, 2004
Mexico Beach Christmas Celebration of Lights. Join us in Mexico Beach for Christmas
Carols, Refreshments and the Official Tree Lighting Ceremony to take place at the
City's Sunset Park. Ring in the Holiday Spirit overlooking the stars and listening
to the sounds of the surf lapping at the shoreline.
Beaches' New Year's Celebration
December 31, 2004
Celebrate Safe/Celebrate Twice On December 31, 2004. Special Events
for Mexico Beach, Inc. will coordinate the Celebrate Safe and Celebrate Twice New
Year's Eve on the Beaches. Croom's Ttransportation of Apalachicola will once again
be providing FREE transportation for those wishing to ring in the New Year both
on Central and Eastern Times. The trolleys will transport both residents and visitors
to and from Mexico Beach and St. Joe Beach from 7:00 PM CST until 2:00 AM CST. Those
wishing to catch the trolley should stand on the side of the road and wave for the
trolley to stop for pickup. Businesses donating to the event will be official stopping
points. For more information call 1 (888) 723-2546