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Happy October everyone!
The 2nd Annual Campbellton Fall Festival is happening soon. On October 14th at 10am, come out to the Downtown Area for a community event. There will be games, competitions, foods, arts and crafts, entertainment, and more!
Learn more by visiting the Facebook event page!
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Sunland Center’s 42nd Annual Fall Festival is less than a month away! Held on the historic grounds of the Sunland Center in Marianna, this festival features over 100 vendors offering a variety of food, crafts, arts, and activities. There will also be live entertainment, food trucks, and a parade. Best of all? The event is FREE to enter. Be sure to bring cash and card for vendors and food. So come out on October 28th from 9am-2pm and get ahead on your holiday shopping with a family-friendly fall afternoon!
Interested in snagging a booth rental? Contact Onna Lipford (850-482-9371) or James Godwin, Jr. (850-557-0911). Parade inquiries should be directed to Chris Weeks at 850-482-9372.
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The Dothan Nurseries’ annual Fall Festival is back and better than ever! There will be a Farmers Market brimming with local produce, local vendors selling their finest wares and creations, food trucks, hay rides, and live music. This festival has something for everyone; come out on October 7th from 9am-3pm to enjoy!
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The Stamped Film Festival is coming soon! From September 28th to October 1st, come out to the Pensacola Little Theatre to celebrate the artistic contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) films and filmmakers. The festival began in 2012 and strives to foster a more inclusive local community. In fact, its current name, Stamped, is a throwback to the mid-1990s when LGBTQ visitors would “stamp” their money so that local officials and business owners would know the extent of the LGBTQ+ community’s economic impact.
Stamped is a multi-day festival that provides educational outreach to the Gulf Coast region. The festival is a celebration, acknowledgment, and remembrance for those in the community. There will be awards and prizes. The festival is free to attend, and offers a family-focused day that is acceptable for all ages. Visit the Stamped Film Festival website for more information, including the TBA film lineup.
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The Pensacola Para Con is happening September 23-24 at the Pensacola Expo Hall. This annual event salutes sci-fi, paranormal, horror, metaphysical, and pop culture. There will be celebrity meet and greets, discussion panels, and ghost hunts! Yes, ghosts. It’s truly fitting that the celebrity guests are Chris Smith and Mike Concalves of the Tennessee Wraith Chasers, hosts of the Travel Channel’s Haunted Towns. There will also be vendors, artists, metaphysical guests, psychic readers, and a costume contest.
Visit the Pensacola Para Con website to learn more, buy tickets, or view the detailed schedule.
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The Pioneer Camp is excited to offer new rental options for families or large group gatherings. This is a great getaway for individuals, families, and youth/adult group gatherings for both single-day or overnight options. For additional information, pricing, and availability, please contact the office at 850-674-2777 or visit the Panhandle Pioneer website.
on Come out to Destination Panama City on September 30th for a day of traditional German merriment! Held at Historic Downtown Panama City, this year is the 35th Annual Oktoberfest. From 3-10 PM on the last Saturday of the month, immerse yourself in the festivities. Oktoberfest has been a cherished festivity for countless generations. Indulge in German cuisine, beer tastings, live music, stein hoisting contests, and more! There will be a costume contest and family-friendly activities for the kids.
Click here to visit the Facebook page to learn more.
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The second annual Little Village Conch Festival is happening on September 30th! Come out to Little Village in Panama City for a day of family fun in the sun. There will be a plethora of Conch Shell festivities including the Cap’n Scuba Memorial Conch Shell Blowing Contest, The Queen of Conch, an all-age Conch Shell Blowing Contest, live music, kids arts & crafts, and more! Finns restaurant will have a Conch Special for one-day only. Live music will be provided by local talents Tyler James & The Momeuxs (noon-3pm) AND The Gr8tful Dads (6-9pm). Learn more by visiting the Facebook event page HERE.
on Paradise Plants and Palms is excited to announce that they’re hosting the first-ever Emerald Coast Native Plant Fair! Join them on September 16th from 10am – 4pm EDT. The Fair will be a celebration of all things Florida Native Plants and conservation. There will be a variety of conservation groups, local artisans, native plant sellers/nurseries, and arts-n-crafts vendors. There will also be a food truck!
Along with arts-n-crafts, native plants, and food for sale, the event will feature free educational classes, wildlife conservation experts, and coastal ecosystem informational services. A complete list of native plant sellers, vendors, and conservation groups listed below:
Visit the event Facebook page HERE for more information.
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The Gulf Breeze Zoo, located in Navarre, is home to over 900 animals. On July 13th, a giraffe calf joined the family. Born to 14-year-old Kenya, the calf was 6’3 and 160 lbs at birth.
Did you know that most giraffes are pregnant for 15 months?! They are considered a vulnerable population by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They are susceptible to population decline due to habitat loss, illegal hunting, and ecological changes. There are only an estimated 4,500 wild giraffes; the birth of a new calf is something to celebrate for such an endangered species.
The baby has not yet been named.
Visit the Gulf Breeze Zoo website for open hours to visit the new calf!