Author: Debbie Roney Smith

Freeport Bayfest

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The 8th annual Freeport Bayfest is coming soon! On November 6th from 10am-6pm, the family-friendly festival will be taking place at Hammock Trl E in Freeport. Admission to the event is FREE but as there will be a number of vendors, festival-goers should come prepared with cash and card. Bayfest will also feature live entertainment, a cooking contest, jeep show, children’s art contest, pony rides, mullet toss, corn hole, and more! The event will begin at 10am with a Ribbon Cutting by Miss Freeport Queens. The cook-off will begin at 11am. The mullet toss will take place at 3pm. 

Visit the official Freeport Bayfest website HERE to learn more. 

Woman’s Club of Blountstown Yard Sale

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The Woman’s Club of Blountstown is hosting its annual yard sale this coming weekend. On Friday, November 4th, the yard sale will run from 3pm to dark (approx. 6pm). Saturday’s sale will run from 7am to 3pm. There will be baked goodies and various items for sale. All money raised will be used by the Club to help the community. They will also be posting items to FB marketplace. Come out to 106 Main Street North to support the Club!

Visit the Facebook event page HERE to stay up-to-date with Yard Sale announcements. 

National American Beer Day

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Today is National American Beer Day! Celebrate by visiting a local brewery. This is an annual event designed to help celebrate domestic lagers and ales brewed across the United States. Today’s blog highlights the local favorite, Blountstown Beer Company. Blountstown Beer opened in February 2022, and is the creation of Josh Parker and Randal Martina. The brewery features excellent brews and wonderful recipes, the brewing knowledge provided by Parker and the culinary skills by Martina. Visit their Facebook page here to learn more.

FBCQ Fall Festival

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This Sunday, October 30th, First Baptist Church Quincy is hosting their Fall Festival. Come out from 3pm to 5pm CDT to enjoy a family fun day outside at the barn for food, games, and more! The Festival will take place outdoors in a barn so please be sure to dress for the weather. 

Visit the Facebook event page here for more information or to contact the event coordinators. 

Family Movie Night

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McKenzie Park is hosting a Family Movie Night this Friday, October 28th. The Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus, will start playing at 7pm. Viewers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, and drinks (alcohol not allowed). There will be snacks available for purchase and the proceeds will go to support the local Girl Scout troop. Donations will also be accepted. Please note that the event itself is FREE. 

Visit the Facebook event page here to keep up-to-date. 

Hocus Pocus Trivia Night

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Milk and Honey Soft Serve & Coffee Shop will be hosting a Hocus Pocus Trivia Night. The questions will cover both the classic 90s Hocus Pocus as well as Hocus Pocus 2 (now streaming on Disney+). The trivia night will take place on Tuesday, October 25 at 7 pm!

Visit the Facebook event page here for more information. 

Fall Fest Downtown

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Historic Downtown Panama City is hosting a Fall Fest on October 29th. The festival will run from 8am to 9pm and include a day packed with family fun. There will be games, candy, and spooky surprises for all ages! The schedule is as follows:

• (8 am – 1 pm) Fall Farmer’s Market at McKenzie Park
• (1 pm – 4 pm) Fall Bash at McKenzie Park
• (4 pm – 7 pm) Trunk or Treat at McKenzie Park
• (6 pm – 9 pm) Fright Nights Haunted House at the Center For The Arts
Learn more by visiting the Fall Fest Facebook event page here. 

C.M. Kidd Harris Events

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This Sunday will be a packed day for C.M. Kidd Harris Park in Panama City. The day starts with a Raised Bed Event at 10am. Put on by Living Healthy. Simplified and the Quality of Life Department of Panama City, this is a volunteer event to get raised beds built and filled for the benefit of the surrounding community. Learn more by visiting the Raised Bed Event Facebook page here.

During the event, there will be a number of other activities taking place so the whole family can come out. There will be plant starters for kids so they can help get seasonal plants going for your home, a tour of the food forest park, and a tour to learn about backyard beekeeping at 1pm. This will also be the location of the Fall Seed and Plant Swap; learn more here! Bring seeds and plants to swap with other community members. There will be snacks and refreshments available but they are of a limited quantity, so please prepare for a day in the Florida sun by bringing your own water, sun protection, and comfy clothes. 

Ghost Walk

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Main Street Blountstown is hosting a Ghost Walk on October 22nd from 6:30-8:45 pm. The walk is $7 per person while children under 10 years old or younger get in free. SPOTS ARE LIMITED. The walk will take participants around the streets of downtown Blountstown, shining a light on the spooky history of the city and things that go bump in the night. Visit the Facebook event page here to learn more and stay up-to-date on ticket availability. 

Haunted Florida Caverns

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The Florida Caverns Gift Shop is hosting a Halloween event on October 22nd; Haunted Florida Caverns! There will be booths with family-friendly activities such as face painting, fishing games, hay rides, and more. The event will also have a haunted cave tour ($5 per person), a haunted forest trail, and costume prizes. Bring your kids and dress up for a fun night! The event will run from 5-8pm. Please note that while the event is free, there is a fee to enter the Florida Caverns State Park. If you have any questions, call the park at 850-526-2650 or visit the Facebook event page here.