Local Events

The St. George Island Regional Charity Chili Cook-off is a family friendly 3-day event on beautiful St. George Island, Florida.

The Chili Cookoff is held the first Saturday in March – the 2021 cookoff will be held March 4th-6th. The event features a golf tournament, 5K red pepper run, chili cook-off, auction and the naming of Miss Chili Pepper and Mr. Hot Sauce.

This annual event is fun for the whole family and is the primary fundraising event for the St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department (SGIVFD). SGIVFD is a 501(c)(3) organization funded entirely through grants, donations, and fundraising.

The Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, America's Great Paint-Out, is among the most prestigious plein air events in the country and is now recognized globally. We are very honored to be so highly regarded. This year we are celebrating the 16th anniversary with internationally acclaimed artists who will document the landscape and culture of 100 miles of coastal towns and the people who work and live here. Their art interprets and captures this last vestige of authentic Old Florida. Artistic excellence and the production of investment quality art continues to be the trademark of this 10-day invitational festival. Please come join us!

The Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, America's Great Paint-Out, is among the most prestigious plein air events in the country and is now recognized globally. We are very honored to be so highly regarded. This year we are celebrating the 16th anniversary with internationally acclaimed artists who will document the landscape and culture of 100 miles of coastal towns and the people who work and live here. Their art interprets and captures this last vestige of authentic Old Florida. Artistic excellence and the production of investment quality art continues to be the trademark of this 10-day invitational festival. Please come join us!

Lecture will be presented by Peter Cowdrey speaking about Early Maps of Apalachicola from the Cognetta Family Trust Collection.
This lecture will be held in partnership with the Carrabelle History Museum, and is likely to take place in Carrabelle at C-Quarters (to be determined). Maps will be on display at the Raney House Museum, 128 Market Street, Apalachicola, for a couple of weeks after the event.

The Carrabelle History Museum in conjunction with the Apalachicola Area Historical Society is presenting a fascinating history program about Early Apalachicola Maps. This program will feature Peter Cowdrey, early Florida map specialist, speaking about Early Maps of Apalachicola from the Cognetta Family Trust Collection. This program will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021, at 4 - 5 pm in the upstairs room at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL. Due to COVID precautions, seating will be limited. The maps will be on display at the Raney House Museum, 128 Market Street, Apalachicola, for a couple of weeks after the event.

The History Speaker Series programs are popular and due to COVID precautions, seating will be limited. Seats will be spaced to allow for social distancing. Attendees are asked to follow all health guidelines to help keep themselves safe including social distancing and sanitizing hands frequently. Hand sanitizer will be available. Masks are (View Full Event Description Here: https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/carrabelle-history-museum-speaker-series-the-founding-of-carrabelle/)

The Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, America's Great Paint-Out, is among the most prestigious plein air events in the country and is now recognized globally. We are very honored to be so highly regarded. This year we are celebrating the 16th anniversary with internationally acclaimed artists who will document the landscape and culture of 100 miles of coastal towns and the people who work and live here. Their art interprets and captures this last vestige of authentic Old Florida. Artistic excellence and the production of investment quality art continues to be the trademark of this 10-day invitational festival. Please come join us!

The Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, America's Great Paint-Out, is among the most prestigious plein air events in the country and is now recognized globally. We are very honored to be so highly regarded. This year we are celebrating the 16th anniversary with internationally acclaimed artists who will document the landscape and culture of 100 miles of coastal towns and the people who work and live here. Their art interprets and captures this last vestige of authentic Old Florida. Artistic excellence and the production of investment quality art continues to be the trademark of this 10-day invitational festival. Please come join us!

The Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, America's Great Paint-Out, is among the most prestigious plein air events in the country and is now recognized globally. We are very honored to be so highly regarded. This year we are celebrating the 16th anniversary with internationally acclaimed artists who will document the landscape and culture of 100 miles of coastal towns and the people who work and live here. Their art interprets and captures this last vestige of authentic Old Florida. Artistic excellence and the production of investment quality art continues to be the trademark of this 10-day invitational festival. Please come join us!

The Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, America's Great Paint-Out, is among the most prestigious plein air events in the country and is now recognized globally. We are very honored to be so highly regarded. This year we are celebrating the 16th anniversary with internationally acclaimed artists who will document the landscape and culture of 100 miles of coastal towns and the people who work and live here. Their art interprets and captures this last vestige of authentic Old Florida. Artistic excellence and the production of investment quality art continues to be the trademark of this 10-day invitational festival. Please come join us!

The Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, America's Great Paint-Out, is among the most prestigious plein air events in the country and is now recognized globally. We are very honored to be so highly regarded. This year we are celebrating the 16th anniversary with internationally acclaimed artists who will document the landscape and culture of 100 miles of coastal towns and the people who work and live here. Their art interprets and captures this last vestige of authentic Old Florida. Artistic excellence and the production of investment quality art continues to be the trademark of this 10-day invitational festival. Please come join us!

The Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, America's Great Paint-Out, is among the most prestigious plein air events in the country and is now recognized globally. We are very honored to be so highly regarded. This year we are celebrating the 16th anniversary with internationally acclaimed artists who will document the landscape and culture of 100 miles of coastal towns and the people who work and live here. Their art interprets and captures this last vestige of authentic Old Florida. Artistic excellence and the production of investment quality art continues to be the trademark of this 10-day invitational festival. Please come join us!

The Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, America's Great Paint-Out, is among the most prestigious plein air events in the country and is now recognized globally. We are very honored to be so highly regarded. This year we are celebrating the 16th anniversary with internationally acclaimed artists who will document the landscape and culture of 100 miles of coastal towns and the people who work and live here. Their art interprets and captures this last vestige of authentic Old Florida. Artistic excellence and the production of investment quality art continues to be the trademark of this 10-day invitational festival. Please come join us!

The Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, America's Great Paint-Out, is among the most prestigious plein air events in the country and is now recognized globally. We are very honored to be so highly regarded. This year we are celebrating the 16th anniversary with internationally acclaimed artists who will document the landscape and culture of 100 miles of coastal towns and the people who work and live here. Their art interprets and captures this last vestige of authentic Old Florida. Artistic excellence and the production of investment quality art continues to be the trademark of this 10-day invitational festival. Please come join us!