Category: Events

Bays Estuary Program Fundraiser

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The St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bay Estuary Program is celebrating National Estuaries Week on September 28th! They will be hosting a 5k through the scenic wetlands of Conservation Park in Panama City. There will be a Kids’ 1K Fun Run will begin at 8:30am CDT with the 5k following at 9:00am CDT.

The event directly benefits the St. Andrew & St. Joseph Bay Estuary Program with all proceeds going towards their efforts to protect and restore the beautiful and vital estuarine ecosystems of the local Bays. The Kids Run will be $20 and the 5K is $25. *There will be a price increase after 9/21*

Interested in registering as a runner or sponsoring? CLICK HERE!

Paint and Sip at Chautauqua Vineyards

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Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery will be hosting a Paint and Sip class every Saturday in September! The upcoming class will take place on September 14th at 11am. There will be two artwork options to choose from designed by Rachel Kurtz: a pumpkin door hanger or flamingo door hanger. The tickets cost $55 each and includes your art supplies AND a glass of wine.

Learn more by visiting the winery’s event page here. 

MOCA Special Exhibit

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The Museum of Contemporary Art in Jacksonville is hosting a special exhibit to celebrate their centennial anniversary. Until January 12th, visitors can enjoy A Century of Contemporary exhibit. It traces the museum’s history, starting with its founding by a group of female visionaries, to its period as an art guild, to its new name, new location, and the place it occupies today in Jacksonville’s art scene. Visit the MOCA website to learn more. 

Paint and Sip at Chautauqua

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Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery will be hosting a Paint and Sip class every Saturday in September!

Each class will begin at 11am and costs only $55/person. The cost includes all required art supplies, a glass of wine, access to food trucks on the lawn, and the instruction of a different artist each weekend.

Check out the Chautauqua website to register or follow their Facebook event page for more information. 

Bee Friends Farm Host Honeybee Festival

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The 4th Annual Bee Friends Farm host Honeybee Festival is coming up quick! Head out to the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on August 18th to enjoy a day of all things honeybee. The festival is thrown in honor of National Honey Bee Day. Honey bees are crucial to a lot of agriculture here in the USA; the country relies on hardworking honeybee hives being transported back and forth across country to continue working year-round.

The annual festival includes hourly beekeeping talks by local beekeeper association experts; the talks will cover the honey-making process, backyard beekeeping, and more. There will be a Buzzy Bee Marketplace featuring over 60 vendors and a hands-on education annex for the kids. The education annex will feature kid-friendly bee biology lessons and planting sessions. There will also be food trucks, honey tastings, and more. Learn more by visiting Bee Friends Farm website. 

Tallahassee Beer Festival

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Tallahassee’s 6th annual Beer Festival is this Saturday, August 10th! Featuring craft brews created by over 100 home brewers while breweries pour over 300 different fermentations to sample. Not a traditional beer fan? No worries! Other drinks such as ciders, meads, sparkling sodas, and wine will be available. Plus, all guests will receive a souvenir tasting glass! The festival will also feature live music and festival games like axe throwing and corn hole. Learn more by visiting the Tallahassee Beer Festival website. 

‘All About Sea Turtles’ Talk

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The director of the Florida Coastal Conservancy will lead a special presentation that covers topics like why sea turtles cry salt and why turtle nests are protected on Florida beaches. Guests will also get to see turtle shells and skulls; depending on the specimens brought and the number of guests, they may even be allowed to touch. While the event is free to attend, they do ask guests to register in advance. To learn more or register for the All About Sea Turtles talk, click here. It will be held on August 1st from 10am-12pm at the William J. Rish Recreation Area.

Possum Festival

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The Wausau Possum Festival is coming up quick! Come enjoy this all-things-possum small-town festival August 2-3rd. There’s no end to the activities: Hog Callin’, Rooster Crowin’, Donkey Ball, Pancake Breakfast, arts & crafts vendors, a quilt auction, a Possum Parade, and more!

Wausau celebrates their historical dependence on possums during this annual event. Individuals are encouraged to come dressed as a possum. During the Possum Parade, the Possum King and Queen will be crowned. Best of all, there will be possum ice cream! Don’t worry, it’s not possum-flavored; possums love persimmons, so the ice cream is persimmon flavored as a nod to their enjoyment of the native fruit. Learn more by visiting the event webpage HERE. 

Announcement for All Event Coordinators

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Are you an event coordinator in Jackson County? Then you are invited to the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s meeting on Monday July 15th. The meeting will take place at the Russ House (4318 Lafayette Street, Marianna) at 2pm. All churches, non-profits, venues, parades, festivals, individuals, and associations are encouraged to attend. The focus of the meeting will be creating a community calendar for the County that will keep citizens up-to-date and avoid same-day event competition. There will be cookies! A Zoom link will also be posted on the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Facebook page; keep an eye out to participate online.

Marianna Independence Party

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The Fourth of July is coming up quick! The City of Marianna and Main Street Marianna want to invite you to celebrate with them on July 3rd. The celebration starts at 5pm at the MERE Sports Complex. There will be food trucks, vendors, live music, and fireworks.

Follow the Facebook event page for more details.