Florida's Forgotten Coast is the name commonly used to refer to a quiet section of coastline stretching from Mexico Beach to Carrabelle, Florida including the areas of Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, Apalachicola, St. George Island and Eastpoint. This portion of Old Florida was indeed "forgotten" during the period when much of North Florida's coastline was developed...and subsequently over-developed. The Forgotten Coast is a special place today, more for what has been preserved that for what has been developed. Pristine bays, sugar white beaches, coastal marshlands, estuaries rich with sea life, and barrier islands with impressive dune formations...this is what the Forgotten Coast has to offer.
Because of the presence of the Apalachicola River and the nutrient-rich waters it discharges into Apalachicola Bay, the Forgotten Coast area includes two very different coastal environments, distinct in may ways.
West of the southern tip of Cape San Blas, where the waters of the Apalachicola River are not a factor, the coastal waters are clearer and the beaches whiter. In fact, the Gulf beaches of St. Joseph Peninsula have some of the whitest sand on Florida's entire Gulf Coast. St. Joseph Bay, with little or no freshwater inflow, is home to the best bay scallops Florida has to offer. Just east of the Cape, beginning with Indian Pass and St. Vincent Island, the beaches are a more subtle tan in color, much like the beaches of Florida's east coast. The coastal waters, enriched by the waters of the Apalachicola River, are teeming with aquatic life. Apalachicola Bay is home to one of the largest estuaries in Florida, and here oysters flourish as a result of the constant inflow of fresh water.
Catching The Wind at Mexico Beach
Dune walk-over at St. Joe Beach
Port St. Joe - St. Joe Bay Sunset
Flying from the dunes at Cape San Blas
Horesback Riding at Indian Pass
Apalachicola Waterfront
Surf Fishing at St. George Island
Forgotten Coast Area Events Calendar
Calendar of Events listings courtesy of the Gulf County Tourist Development Council, www.visitgulf.com
June 2013
SaltAir Farmers' Market, June 1st,15th & 29th
When: 06/01/2013 - 06/29/2013 9am - 1pm eastern
Where: City Commons Park
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The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers’ Market sells fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers. Regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads are all ready for your table. Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air. The SaltAir Farmers’ Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November.
Snapper Season!! Federal Waters 6/1 - 6/28, State Waters 6/1 - 7/14
When: 06/01/2013 - 07/14/2013
Where: Gulf County Florida
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Get your rigs ready for one of the Gulf's tastiest and fun-to-catch fish...the beautiful Red Snapper!
Kids Kite Flying Contest
When: 06/30/2013 - 06/30/2013 Registration at 1:00pm ET
Where: George Core Park, Port St. Joe
Join us at beautiful George Core Park for lunch and a fun-filled afternoon of kite flying, games and family fun! Lunch Plates are $5 serving up Gumbo, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & more! Trophies will be awarded to each age category along with one overall champion kite trophy. Phone: Mike Lacour 850-774-6446
July 2013
Scallop Season is here!!
When: 07/01/2013 - 09/24/2013
Where: St. Joseph Bay
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Get ready to dip in to the clear waters of St. Joseph Bay to hunt and collect our most precious treasure, the sweet Bay Scallop. Phone: 850-229-7800
Port St. Joe 100th Celebration & Hometown 4th of July
When: 07/04/2013 - 07/04/2013
Where: Port St. Joe
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Join us as we celebrate Port St. Joe's 100th Anniversary...southern style! From birthday cake to fireworks to prize winning contests, street dancing, live music a car show and the Salt-Air Farmer's Market there will be a lot going on in Port St. Joe...come join us! Events begin June 28th- July 5th. Phone: 850-227-1223
SaltAir Farmers' Market, July 6th & 20th
When: 07/06/2013 - 07/20/2013 9am-1pm eastern
Where: City Commons Park, Port St. Joe
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The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers’ Market sells fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers. Regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads are all ready for your table. Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air. The SaltAir Farmers’ Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November.
17th Annual Florida Scallop & Music Festival
When: 07/29/2013 - 08/03/2013
Where: Port St. Joe
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The annual scallop festival draws big crowds to enjoy this seasonal Gulf County delicacy. Sample scallops cooked in many tasty ways as well as a variety of great southern foods, a lot of live music, arts & crafts, a car show and a kid's zone all over looking beautiful St.Joseph Bay Phone: 850-227-1223
August 2013
SaltAir Farmers' Market, August 3rd & 17th
When: 08/03/2013 - 08/17/2013 9:00am-1:00pm ET
Where: City Commons Park, Port St. Joe
The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers’ Market sells fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers. Regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads are all ready for your table. Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air. The SaltAir Farmers’ Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November.
MBARA Kingfish Tournament
When: 08/23/2013 - 08/24/2013
Where: Mexico Beach
This annual tournament brings out the big hooks from all over. King Mackerel, Wahoo, and Spanish will be caught in the Gulf of Mexico and weighed-in for cash Prizes up to $3,000! The Captains Party will be held at Veteran's Memorial Park in Beacon Hill on the 23rd, Tournament will be the the 24th. Register today! www.mbara.org
Gator Classic Flathead Catfish Tournament
When: 08/30/2013 - 08/31/2013
Where: Gaskin Park Landing, Wewahitchka
Spend the weekend on Gulf County river ways and aim your rod at breaking the state Flathead Record! This fishing tournament and festival captures all the excitement of sport angling and family-friendly fun. Phone: 850-639-2605
September 2013
SaltAir Farmers' Market, September 7th & 21st
When: 09/07/2013 - 09/21/2013 9:00am-1:00pm ET
Where: City Commons Park, Port St. Joe
The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers’ Market sells fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers. Regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads are all ready for your table. Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air. The SaltAir Farmers’ Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November.
Beach Blast Triathlon & Duathlon
When: 09/14/2013 - 09/14/2013 7:00am Central
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Beacon Hill
This bi-annual event brings athletes from all around to run the beach, bike along the coast and swim in the beautiful warm waters of the Gulf. Director@BeachBlastTriathlon.com
Florida Catfish Classic
When: 09/27/2013 - 09/28/2013
Where: Wewahitchka
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Spend the weekend on Gulf County river ways and aim your rod at breaking the state Flathead Record! This fishing tournament and festival captures all the excitement of sport angling and family-friendly fun. Phone: 850-639-2605
Gulf County Sheriffs Office Annual Bass Tournament
When: 09/27/2013 - 09/28/2013
Where: White City, Gulf County
This annual catch & release Bass tournament brings anglers from all over to fish the Three Brothers River in search of these big mouth beauties. Cash prizes lure the most avid anglers...enter now! Phone: 850-229-7800
October 2013
FSJBP Bay-Day
When: 10/05/2013 - 10/05/2013
Where: St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve
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The Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves invite you to enjoy their bi-annual shrimp boil and open house. Learn more about St. Joseph Bay, take a guided tour of the Preserve and enjoy great food and live music. Phone: 850-229-1787
SaltAir Farmers' Market, October 5th & 19th
When: 10/05/2013 - 10/19/2013 9:00am-1:00pm ET
Where: City Commons Park, Port St. Joe
The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers’ Market sells fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers. Regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads are all ready for your table. Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air. The SaltAir Farmers’ Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November.
Semper Fi Sisters Beach Blast
When: 10/17/2013 - 10/20/2013
Where: Gulf County
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Semper Fi Sisters Beach Blast The Semper Fi Sisters Beach Blast provides friendship, support, valuable resources and information to the female family member of our past and present Armed Forces in a safe, friendly, fun and peaceful environment while participating in the annual SFS “Boxes of Love from the Home Front” packing event for deployed service members. Phone: 850-899-7721
Blast on the Bay Songwriters Festival
When: 10/17/2013 - 10/20/2013
Where: Gulf County
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Florida’s Forgotten Coast will once again play host to a group of musicians and songwriters direct from the streets of Nashville. Performances will consist of approximately 25 musicians all over Gulf County. 850-229-7800
Bow Wow Bash
When: 10/26/2013 - 10/26/2013
Where: Centennial Building - Port St. Joe
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Get your costumes on and come have a ball at this annual St. Joseph Bay Humane Society event. A masquerade ball, auctions and raffles, an amazing spread of food and live music makes this night a howling good time! Phone: 850-227-1103
Ghosts on the Coast
When: 10/31/2013 - 10/31/2013
Where: Port St. Joe
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Dress up and Trick or Treat on Reid Avenue in Down Town Port St. Joe. Enjoy storytelling, costume contests, a haunted house and of course…treats! Pets Welcome. 850-227-1223
November 2013
SaltAir Farmers' Market, November 2nd & 16th
When: 11/02/2013 - 11/16/2013 9:00am-1:00pm ET
Where: City Commons Park, Port St. Joe
The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers’ Market sells fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers. Regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads are all ready for your table. Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air. The SaltAir Farmers’ Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November.
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum Silent Auction & Golf Tournament
When: 11/08/2013 - 11/09/2013
Where: St. Joseph Bay Golf Club, Port St. Joe
St. Joseph Bay Golf Club hosts this silent auction and 18-hole golf tournament that benefits the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum and salutes our veterans with an catered ceremony. 850-227-1757
December 2013
Christmas on the Coast
When: 12/07/2013 - 12/07/2013
Where: Port St. Joe
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Kick off the season with a special holiday SaltAir Farmers' Market, a lighted Christmas Parade, tree lighting, Santa and plenty of festive entertainment downtown. 850-227-1223
Day of Declaration
When: 12/07/2013 - 12/07/2013
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Join others of faith as they gather together to re-affirm their spiritual foundation is in the faith in the Lord God. For more information visit their website at www.dayofdeclaration.org
SJBGC Christmas Bazaar & Golf Tournament
When: 12/13/2013 - 12/14/2013
Where: Port St. Joe
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This two-day Christmas Bazaar has many unique gifts for the holidays and a golf tournament. This family fun fundraiser benefits local families and children. 850-227-1757
Celebrate Twice
When: 12/31/2013 - 12/31/2013
Where: Gulf County, Mexico Beach
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Tired of waiting another 12 months to ring in the New Year? Head to Gulf County and celebrate 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. Shuttle buses run continuously from Port St. Joe to Mexico Beach and everywhere in between.
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