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Visit Derl’s Lock & Safe on July 12th for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! The event starts at 10 am, and is a celebration of Dylan Keith taking over as owner of Lock & Safe. He is continuing his grandfather’s business legacy. Derl’s Lock & Safe is located at 1095 S Ferdon Blvd in Crestview.
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Today is the grand opening of the Peach Cobbler Factory! Located at 4495 Roosevelt Blvd in Jacksonville, the Factory will open their doors at 12 pm. They offer a variety of southern desserts such as peach cobbler, banana pudding, cinnamon rolls, peachy sweet tea, and cold rush coffee. Come on out and #StayPeachyJacksonville!
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The Greenwood Supermarket had its grand opening today! There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 am to celebrate. Greenwood Supermarket is located at 4185 Bryan Street and will be hosting festivities such as door prizes, significant savings, and more. They are open Monday thru Saturday (5:30 am – 7 pm) and Sunday (7 am – 7 pm). Visit their Facebook page to read the daily lunch menu and keep up-to-date with the Supermarket.
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June 20-26th is National Pollinator Week! The week is dedicated to bringing awareness and support to all types of pollinators from bees to wasps and more. Sandhills Native Nursery is hosting a special two-day Pollinator Class this weekend to celebrate.
Visit the nursery amongst the beautiful sandhills of Fountain this Friday or Saturday to learn more about pollinators, see the array of glorious summer native flowers blooming in the heat, and receive a special 20% off your total purchase order (valid day of class only). The nursery encourages you to come prepared for the heat: bring sunscreen, a hat, neck fans, fluids, or anything else you may need to help keep you cool! There will be cold water and Gatorade on hand to refill empty bottles and a few standing fans. The class will be held in the shady areas available at the nursery to help prevent anyone from overheating.
Visit the official Sandhills Native Nursery Facebook page to stay up-to-date with events, hours, and more!
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Scott’s Ferry General Market will be held on Saturday, June 18th from 9 am – 3 pm. Bring what you have to sell! The sites are 10ftx10ft; non-electric sites are $25 and electric sites are $30. Fleas, farmers, peddlers, and vendors are welcome! Call the store at 850-237-1156 to reserve your spot.
Visit the Facebook event page HERE for more information.
on Big River Honey is a harvesting and processing company that specializes in Tupelo honey. Tupelo honey is “extracted from [the] beehives which have been floated to the dense tupelo groves on barges and by spinning honeycomb in stainless steel centrifuge extractors.” Big River Honey 
The raw honey produced is left unheated and unfiltered and contains some bee pollen and beeswax. This means the honey not only contains all its original nutrients but also carries a “distinctively rich taste”Big River Honey that is highly favored. Big River Honey sells Tupelo honey and skincare; visit their official website HERE to place an order online or learn more about the company and its products.
Exciting news for Jackson County – Big River Honey is coming to Endeavor Property! Unfortunately, the building the company intends to rent needs some work done on the roof before they can officially move in and open. Officials are hopeful that the opening of Big River Honey will help the growth of the property.
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Help Chipley welcome home a new coffee house and cafe – The Ugly Mug Coffee & Cafe! It is run by the owners of The Market On 7th Street. The menu features coffee favorites, sandwiches, soups, and salads. The Ugly Mug is located at 1306 North Railroad Ave in Downtown Chipley. Stop in and check them out or visit them at their Facebook page HERE.
on This Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm, four flower farms in the general vicinity of Bay, Washington, and Holmes Counties will be hosting a one-day special tour. The four farms include Black Barns Blossoms, Fussell’s Daylily Farm, No Place Like Holmes Farm, and Southern Grace Lavender Farm. They all provide fresh, locally grown plants and/or flowers, and some of them will have other wares available during the Four Farm Flower Tour. The tour is free to attend and is entirely customizable to your interests and time. You will be given a map of all participating locations at your first stop of the day; you may begin at any of the four farms and spend as much time as you wish at each location.
Black Barn Blossoms: Food Trucks, Seating Areas, Restroom, Guided Garden Tours, Fresh Bouquets, Cut Flower Bar, You-Pick Flower Garden, Gift Shop
Fussell’s Daylily Farm: Daylily Plants, Refreshments, Restroom, Seating Areas Throughout Garden
No Place Like Holmes Farm: Kids Activities and Play Area, Cattle Train, Mining Sluice, You Pick Flower Field, Gift Shop, Picnic Area, Restroom
Southern Grace Lavender Farm: Lavender Plants, All Natural Lavender Products, Gift Shop, Seating & Picnic Areas, Restroom, Hand Wash Station, Dog Park
Learn more by visiting the event website HERE or the Facebook event page HERE.
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Local Snead’s blueberry farm, Blue Acres Berries, is once again open for blueberry season. U-pick blueberries will begin Thursday, May 26th, and last until July. Hours will be 8 am – 7 pm. The farm features five Rabbiteye varieties: Climax, Brightwell, Tifblue, Savory, and Premier. The price for u-pick berries is $12/gallon; you can also have the farm pick the berries for you for $21/gallon.
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The 2nd Annual Magnolia Market will be held on May 28th. The event is still accepting vendors. If you are interested in selling your wares at Magnolia Market, fill out THIS online form.
The Market will be open from 4-8 pm CST at Magnolia Square Park in Blountstown. The event features arts & crafts, clothing, jewelry, produce, meats, kids’ activities, music, and food trucks. Learn more about the participating vendors and stay up-to-date by visiting the Facebook event page HERE.