Local Events
Estuary Day
September 28, 2012 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)
Apalachicola National Estuarine Reserach Reserve
September 28, 2012 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)
Apalachicola National Estuarine Reserach Reserve
Florida Seafood Festival
November 2, 2012 to November 3, 2012
Apalachicola, Florida
November 2, 2012 to November 3, 2012
Apalachicola, Florida
49th annual Florida's oldest maritime event, the Florida Seafood Festival, is a two-day celebration of great fresh quality seafood that annually draws thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola in scenic Franklin County. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola river under the shady oaks of Apalachicola's Battery Park. The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events and musical entertainment. Some of the notable events includes Oyster Eating and Oyster Shucking contest, Blue Crab Races, Cooking Contest, a downtown Parade, 5k Redfish Run and the Blessing of the Fleet.