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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
getaway 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 Transportation 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
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