Category: Upcoming Events

Greenwood Supermarket: Grand Reopenening!

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The Greenwood Supermarket is expected to reopen by the end of February. Bill and Christine Smith have moved the store to a new location; 4185 Bryan Street, righ next door to the old location. The original supermarket was destroyed in a fire on November 13, 2018 after barely escaping major Hurrican Michael damage. 

The new market is expected to have a bigger deli and meat department. Additionally, the sq. ft. has gone up from 5,000 to 7,500. However, the rest of the store’s interior is being kept a secret so that there can be a big reveal at the grand-opening ceremony. Currently, the store reports that they anticipate needing over 20 people on payroll either part-time or full-time to provide a consistent experience to the community eagerly awaiting it’s reopening.

Strawberry Festival

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The annual Strawberry Festival will be held this weekend in Williston, FL. There will be a plethora of fun, strawberry-themed family activities such as a u-pick strawberry field, chocolate covered strawberry station, and more! Other kid friendly activities include bouncy jump pillows, a treehouse village, slide hill, and train. Additional adult activities include the u-pick sunflower patch, indulge in sweet treats like strawberry cheesecake or strawberry shortcake, and relax while listening to live music. There is even a Strawberry Pie Eating Contest that guests can partake in.

Please note that all guests are requested to follow CDC protocols for Covid-19 safety. Come on down to Red, White, and Blue Farm this February 12-13th between the hours of 10am and 4pm to enjoy this spectacular event. For more detailed information, please visit the official Strawberry Festival website here. 

Calhoun County’s New Brewery

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Coming this Saturday, February 5th, is the opening of Calhoun County’s first brewery! From 11am to 9pm CST, bar foood and lots of freshly brewed craft beer will be available. Wine and soda will also be available. Additionally, there will be live music featuring Hot Mess from Apalachicola playing from 3pm to 7pm. Cody Barber of Carrabelle will finish the evening starting at 8pm. Visit the Blountstown Beer Company Facebook page to stay up-to-date with events and more. 

Night of Lights Sail

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Take a fun day-trip to St. Augustine this Sunday for a special event held by St. Augustine Sailing. The Hop On, Hop Off: Night of Lights Sail is a one night only event that allows guests to enjoy one-hour cruises along St. Augustine’s bayfront in a luxury yacht.

Guests will be able to reserve spots on the yachts; they will leave every 15mins starts at 4:45pm. Each cruise includes a spectacular view of the city’s millions of lights, a waterfront BBQ feast, and live entertainment from local muisician Rob Peck. The BBQ feast will be held at the Camachee Cove Marina Patio Deck. Come enjoy the last weekend of the Night of Lights spectacular with this special cruise event! Tickets range from $69.00 for children under 5 to $149.00 for adults. For tickets, go here.

Amelia Island: Closing Restaurant Week

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Amelia Island Restaurant Week closes with a Celebration of the Sea at the Coast Restaurant. Located at the Ritz-Carlton, the closing celebration will be held on Sunday, January 30th. The reception starts promptly at 6pm EST, and a lavish dinner will be served after. The meal will feature a buffet that includes chilled seafood, sushi, shrimp and grits, scallops with pork belly, chicken and waffles, and mini-crab cakes. Dinner closes with a delectable array of dessert specialties. The cost is $125 per person and includes a service charge and wine service. 

Register online at the Amelia Island Restaurant Week website. 

Amelia Island: Sip & Shop

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Amelia Island Restaurant Week is underway! This Friday, January 21st, Amelia Island is hosting Sip & Shop at more than 20 downtown retail shop locations. Presented by Fernandina Beach Main Street, Sip & Shop attendees will receive an insulated wine cup, wristband, and a map to the shop locations participating in the event. The event will be held in Downtown Fernandina Beach from 4-7pm. There are two occasions for registration: online registration that ends at 8pm on January 20th, and in person registration at the Pocket Park starting at 4pm the day of the event.

Support our local businesses by shopping local, sipping local, and eating local during the 3rd Annual Sip & Shop! 

Amelia Island Restaurant Week

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Amelia Island’s Restaurant Week kicks off this week. Celebrate the new year and this year’s Restaurant Week with a reception and 5-course dinner at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. The dinner will be held on January 20th at 6pm at the Sunrise Café. Tickets are $99 a person (includes tax and gratuity). The 5-course meal is designed to give participants a glimpse into a day in the life of an Amelia Island fisherman with themed courses. Visit the Amelia Island website to reserve your spot today!

Beach Ecology Walk

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Healthy Gulf is hosting a beach ecology walk on Tuesday, January 11th at 9 AM. The walk will be along the beach of Santa Rosa Island at Pensacola Beach. The hike will follow along both the Gulf and Sound side of the Island, exploring the changing plant communities and life along the shoreline. The host of the walk will teach attendees about terrestrial and aquatic life by examining what has washed ashore. The hike will cover a total of four miles and will take two hours to complete. The exact meeting location will be provided only upon registration for the event, although it is free. However, space is limited so to ensure a spot, email christian@healthygulf.org or call (850) 687-9968 to reserve your spot today!

Pensacola Mardi Gras Ball

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This evening is the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick-Off, and tomorrow is the Krewe of Priscus Inaugural Mardi Gras Ball. While the Kick-off is free, the ball is $65 per person. The ball promises to be a night of glitz and glam with food, an open bar, and music provided by the local bad Horseshoe Kitty. There will also be a cash shot bar for charity. The ball will be held at the Court of Deluna Event Space in Pensacola from 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM.