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JANUARY, 2010

EVENT

DATE

LOCATION

Florida Gun Show

January 9-10, 2010
Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4
Entry Fee $7/Free Parking
Bay County Fairgrounds
2230 East 15th Street
Panama City, FL
Florida Gun Show January 23-24, 2010
Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4
Entry Fee $7/Free Parking
North Florida Fairgrounds
441 Paul Russell Road
Tallahassee, FL
Rattlesnake Roundup
This is one of the premier events in the Southeast. The Rattlesnake Roundup is over 40 years old and attracts approximately 40,000 visitors each year.
January 30, 2010
(Held the last Saturday in January)
Whigham, GA
 

FEBRUARY, 2010

EVENT

DATE

LOCATION

"Road Runners" 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Sign up to cook your best chili recipe by January 31st!
www.roadrunners-tally.com
February 6, 2010
Starts at 1:00 & Judging at 4:00
Proceeds go to Big Bend Hospice
Shucker's Oyster Bar
Sunset Landing - Lake Jackson
Tallahassee, FL
Florida Gun Show February 6-7, 2010
Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4
Entry Fee $7/Free Parking
Interstate Fairgrounds
6655 Mobile Hwy
Pensacola, FL
St. Andrews Mardi Gras February 12-13, 2010 Panama City Beach, FL
GREASE
Broadway Musical
February 19-21, 2010
February 26-28, 2010
Quincy Music Theatre
118 E. Washington Street
Quincy,FL                   
  
   
A Chorus Line February 22-23, 2010
7:30 pm
Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
505 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee, FL

MARCH, 2010

EVENT

DATE

LOCATION

Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale
For twenty years, the Thomasville Antiques Show Foundation, Inc. has focused on the single aim of benefiting local children.
TBA Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds
Thomasville, GA

 
North Florida Boat Show  March 5-6, 2010
10 am - 7 pm

March 7, 2010
10 am - 5 pm
Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
505 W. Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, FL
Red Hills Horse Trials
Equestrian competition nationally and internationally recognized by the United States Evening Association and the Federation Equestre Internationals, which attracts both youth and adult competitors from various states and countries.
March 5-7, 2010
Elinor Klapp Phipps Park
Tallahassee, FL


 
Florida Gun Show March 6-7, 2010
Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4
Entry Fee $7/Free Parking
N. W. Florida Fairgrounds
1958 Lewis Turner Blvd
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
32nd Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Natural Bridge March 6-7, 2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free Admission * On-Site Parking
7502 Natural Bridge Road
Woodville, FL
Panama City Scottish Festival & Highland Games March 13, 2010 Grace Presbyterian Church
1415 Airport Road
Panama City, FL
36th Annual Spring Heritage Festival TBA Junior Museum of Bay County
Panama City, FL
The Florida Wine Festival
This year's festival celebrates The Brogan Museum's 10th Anniversary.
TBA The Brogan Museum/Kleman Plaza
350 S. Duval Street
Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Festival of Books & Writers Conference
New & Used Book Sales, Author Readings & Signings,
Panel Discussions, Street Magicians, Seminole Panel,
Children's Storyfest, Puppet Show, Poetryfest
Evening events: Hor d'oeuvres & Cash Bar
The Festival of Books is free and open to the public.
A registration fee is required for the Writers Conference.
March 19, 2010
Friday, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
 
March 20, 2010
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
 
Free parking in the attached parking garage.

For more information visit:  www.tallahasseewriters.net.  
FSU Conference Center (by the Civic Center)
555 Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida. 
10th Annual Chattahoochee Challenge Tunnel Boat Race TBA
For More Information Call
Lee Garner 850-663-4475
 
Chattahoochee, FL
Springtime Tallahassee
Parade, Arts & Crafts, Food, Music
March 27, 2010 Downtown Tallahassee, FL
 

APRIL, 2010

EVENT

DATE

LOCATION

Santa Rosa County Fair March 30 - April 4, 2010 Hwy 90 * East Milton Park
Milton, FL
Pensacola Boat Show April 9 - 11, 2010
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday  10am - 5pm
Pensacola Civic Center
Tallahassee Scottish Highland Games and Celtic Festival April 10, 2010 North Florida Fairgrounds
441 Paul Russell Road
Tallahassee, FL
     
Tallahassee Jazz and Blues Festival
 
TBA
Tallahassee Museum
3945 Museum Drive
Tallahassee, FL
6th Annual Concert of African Music and Dance TBA
Chiles High School Auditorium
7200 Lawton Chiles Lane
Tallahassee, FL

4th Annual Big River Blast
"Drag Boat Racing at it's best on the beautiful Apalachicola River"

TBA
For More Information Call Lee Garner at 850-663-4475
Apalachicola River

Disney's Beauty and the Beast April 21 - 22, 2010
7:30 pm
Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
505 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee, FL
Gulf Coast Horse Show and Music Festival April 21-24, 2010 Frank Brown Park
Panama City Beach, FL
89th Annual Rose Show and Festival April 22-24, 2010 Downtown Thomasville, GA on Broad Street
Meet Me In St. Louis
Broadway Musical
April 23-25, 2010
April 30-May 1, 2010
Quincy Music Theatre
118 E. Washington Street
Quincy, FL

MAY, 2010

EVENT

DATE

LOCATION

Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally April 29- May 2, 2010 Panama City Beach, FL
35th Annual Blue Crab Festival TBA Wolley Park on Dickerson Bay
Panacea, FL
Spring Festival of the Arts TBA McKenzie Park
Panama City, FL
8th Annual Kids Win Youth Fishing Tournament May 14-15, 2010 Jetty Park
Port St. Joe Marina
Tupelo Honey Festival
The Annual Tupelo Honey Festival is held the 3rd Saturday of May and celebrates this local delicacy, featuring live music, food, arts/crafts and much more!
May 15, 2010
850*227*1099
Lake Alice Park
Wewahitchka, FL
Big River Roundup Florida Flathead Catfish Tournament
Sponsored by the Blountstown Rotary Club
TBA
Application Information
Blountstown Landing
Blountstown, FL
Tri-State Avian Bird Fair TBA North Florida Fairgrounds
441 Paul Russell Road
Tallahassee, FL

JUNE, 2010

EVENT

DATE

LOCATION

3rd Annual Canoeing for the fight against Cancer
All monies raised will be donated to Jackson County Hospice
TBA
9 am - Until
$20.00 donation per person
For more information call Sheila Hayes 850*526*2124
Starting Point:  Spring Creek Park
Hwy 90 East, Marianna, FL
To: Magnolia Bridge Boat Ramp
55th Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival
This festival is a family event for all ages based on the charismatic Northwest Florida pirate Billy Bowlegs.
June 3 - 7, 2010 Ft. Walton Beach, FL
10th Annual Chattahoochee Challenge Tunnel Boat Race    TBA
For More Information
Call Lee Garner
850-663-4475
Chattahoochee, FL
Big Bend Saltwater Classic June 19-20, 2010 Carrabelle, FL
Watermelon Festival June 19, 2010 Monticello, FL
Gaskin Park Flathead Catfish Tournament
Anglers hunt for the biggest flathead catfish and compete for prizes.
June 25& 26, 2010 Gaskin Park Landing
Wewahitchka, FL
54th Annual Chipley Watermelon Festival
Held the last Saturday in June..Parade, Big Watermelon Contest, Comedy Shows, a 5000 Meter Run, Car & Truck Show, Contests for Kids, Tournament Horseshoe Pitching, Square dancing and Singers. There is also nightly entertainment at the Northwest Florida Campground, in Chipley games and plenty of entertainment for the kids.
 
June 25 & 26, 2010
Washington County Ag. Center 850-638-6180
Agriculture Center
Jackson Avenue, Hwy 90
Chipley, FL

JULY, 2010

EVENT

DATE

LOCATION

Celebrate  America! July 4, 2010 Tom Brown Park
Tallahassee, FL
Fireworks Extravaganza July 4, 2010
For more information call
850-663-4475
River Landing Park
Chattahoochee, FL
Independence on the Coast
Fireworks celebration at the park
July 4, 2010 Frank Pate Park
Port St. Joe, FL
Hosford-Telogia Volunteer Fire Dept Flathead Catfish Tournament July 30 & 31, 2010 Bristol Landing
Bristol, FL

AUGUST, 2010

EVENT

DATE

LOCATION

14th Annual Scallop Fesitval
Two days of fun- vendors of al kinds from all over the south and beyond and of course Scallops!
August 7-8, 2010 Shipyard Cove
Port St. Joe, FL
14th Annual MBARA Kingfish Tournament
The Kingfish Tournament Host, Mixico Beach Artificial Reef Association, is dedicated to artificial reef deployment, research and public education.  Prizes awarded in several categories.
August 20, 2010
5 am - 5 pm CST
Mexico Beach, FL
21st Annual Big Bend Bird Club Exotic Bird Fair and Festival
A fun-filled two day family-oriented event featuring birds, cages, toys, special children's activities, educational demonstrations, great bargains, good food, prizes and more!
August 28-29, 2010
Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4
North Florida Fairgrounds
441 Paul Russell Road
Tallahassee, FL

SEPTEMBER, 2010

EVENT

DATE

LOCATION

Live Music in the Park
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic every Thursday in September and enjoy the sounds of local artists.
Every Thursday  6pm CST
 
Sunset Park
Mexico Beach, FL
Bainbridge Bike Fest September 15-19, 2010 Bainbridge, GA
Florida Catfish Classic September 24 & 25, 2010 Gaskin Park Landing
Wewahitchka, FL

OCTOBER, 2010

EVENT

DATE

LOCATION

Annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo
Traditionaaly, the Rodeo is a 3-day event and is always scheduled the first full weekend in October.
October 7-9, 2010 Memorial Field
Bonifay, FL
Destin Seafood Festival
Destin Seafood Festival is Destin's largest family oriented festival, with something for everyone!
October 2-4, 2009 HarborWalk Village
Destin, FL
4th Annual Mighty Mullet Maritime Festival
To Feature Family Fun,
Cooking Demonstration and Competition,
and Fishy Fashion Show

October 3, 2009
9 am - 4pm
Wooley Park in Panacea
Gadsden County Humane Society Craft Show
Arts & craft vendors, food booths, adoption booth.  All proceeds directly benefit homeless animals in Gadsden County
October 3, 2009
9 am - 3 pm

850*539*5318
200 Coca Cola Avenue
Havana, FL
 (Old Nicholson Farmhouse)
St. Paul's United Methodist Church's 33rd Annual Craft Show October 16-17, 2009
9 am - 2:30 pm
1700 N. Meridian Road
Tallahassee, FL
Terror of Tallahassee Haunted House October 16-17, 2009
8 pm - 11 pm
826 W. Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL
51st Annual Greek Festival October 15-17, 2010 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
1720 W. Garden Street
Pensacola, FL
Open Horse Show
A fundraiser for the
Sharon Ewing Walker Breast Health Center
Halter, English, Gaited, Western, Speed
October 17, 2009
8:00 am
For more information go to
Big Bend Horseman's Association
Evil Twin Farms
8535 S. Jefferson Road
Hwy 19-South
Lamont, FL
Shalimar Arts & Crafts Holly Fair October 16, 2010
8:30 am - 3pm
Shalimar United Methodist Church
Eglin Parkway & Old Ferry Road
Shalimar, FL
Havana's 9th Annual Pumpkin Festival
The town comes alive in a carnival-like atmosphere full of activities for the entire family- hay rides, pony & carriage rides, costume contests, live auction, face-painting, magicians, pumpkin decorating and much, much more. Visit the uniquely-decorated pumpkin patch where you can purchase that perfect pumpkin.. and hear an old fashioned yarn told by the mesmerizing story-teller! Pumpkin festival proceeds, in part, benefit Native Americans Big Bend Hospice.
 
October 17, 2009
850*539*1544
Havana, FL
Concert in Historic Downtown Milton October 17, 2009
6pm - 8 pm
South Willing Street Rriverwalk Park
Milton, FL
15th Annual Halloween Howl
For Halloween, the Tallahassee Museum transforms its 52-acre compound into a wicked wilderness of haunted trails, eye-popping wonderments and theatrical mischief
October 23-24, 2009
6 pm - 10 pm
Tallahassee Museum
Tallahassee, FL
54th Annual Florida Forest Festival
Free Fish Fry*Arts & Crafts Parade*Music*And Much More
October 23-24, 2009 Perry, FL
Native American POW WOW
Festival of Native Americans Arts & Crafts
Public Welcome - Free Admission
October 23-25, 2009
For More Information 
229*377*8621
River Landing Park
Chattahoochee, FL
Terror of Tallahassee Haunted House October 23-25, 2009
8 pm - 11 pm
826 W. Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL
St. Marks Stone Crab Festival
Crafts, Music, Children's Activities, Food
October 24, 2009
9 am - 6 pm

For more information call
850*925*1053
Port Leon Drive
St. Marks, FL
So You Think You Can Dance Tour October 24, 2009
7:30 pm
Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
505 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee, FL
Terror of Tallahassee Haunted House October 29 -November 1, 2009
8 pm - 11 pm
826 W. Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL
FSU Homecoming POW WOW
Featuring Jim Gaffigan
October 30, 2009
8 pm
Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
505 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee, FL

NOVEMBER, 2010

EVENT

DATE

LOCATION

Northwest Florida Fair November 3-8, 2009 Northwest Florida Fairgrounds
1958 Lewis Turner Road
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
North Florida Fair November 5-15, 2009 North Florida Fairgrounds
441 Paul Russell Road
Tallahassee, FL
Florida Seafood Festival
Featuring great seafood, arts & crafts and wonderful entertainment for the entire family. Held in Battery Park, Apalachicola, it pays tribute to the Apalachicola Bay's commercial fishermen.
November 5-6, 2010 Battery Park
Apalachicola, FL
Mule Day
Held the 1st Saturday in November
November 6, 2010
For more information call Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce
229*377*3663
Calvary, GA
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival
The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is one of the most highly regarded and popular arts festivals in America, a three-day, juried art show, comes to Pensacola’s historic Seville Square the first weekend in November. Each year, it draws more than 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen, mixed-media artists and others who have been gifted with the ability to turn inspiration into art.
November 5th, 6th and 7th, 2010 Seville Square
Pensacola, FL
Florida Gun Show November 7-8, 2009
Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4
Entry Fee $7/Free Parking
Bay County Fairgrounds
2230 E. 15th Street
Panama City, FL

MusicFest 2009: Sounds of Hope  To Benefit Refuge House
Presented by Unity Eastside Church and Friends, it is a non-religious community event.
This first-ever event will feature four hours of music by well-known local musicians. Performers on the two stages will include ACME Rhythm and Blues, Sir Charles Atkins and his Blues Band, The Ned Devines, The New 76ers and many others. There will also be a silent auction, seated massage, vendors, lots of food and fun activities for both children and adults.

November 8, 2009
1 pm - 5 pm
850*922*6062
Unity Eastside Church, 8551 Buck Lake Road  Tallahassee, FL
Pace High Band Arts, Crafts & Family Fun Day
Craft & food vendors, Santa, Kiddie Carnival Games
November 14, 2009
10 am
Pace High School Stadium
4065 Norris Road
Milton, FL
Bradley's Country Fun Day
This great day of family fun is held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving at Bradley's Country Store!
November 20, 2010 10655 Centerville Road
Tallahassee, FL
Christmas At The Fair
Arts and Crafts Showcase
Christmas At The Fair 5th annual juried show features a variety of artist throughout the Southeast United States. It is an upscaled event where you can expect to find unique one -of- a- kind handmade boutique quality items. Christmas At The Fair is organized by local professional crafters, and is held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving at the Bay County Fairgrounds.
November 21, 2009
9 am - 5pm
Admission is one can good or a monetary donation to go to local church food pantries for the Thanksgiving and Christmas season.

For more information call
850*322*1841
Bay County Fairgrounds
2230 E. 15th Street
Panama City, FL
Wakulla County Children's Fund Bake Sale & Craft Show November 21, 2009
9 am - 2 pm
850*926*5816
Apalachee Bay Volunteer Fire Department at Shell Point
Florida Gun Show November 21-22, 2009
Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4
Entry Fee $7/Free Parking
Interstate Fairgrounds
6655 Mobile Highway
Pensacola, FL
Camelot November 22, 2009
7:30 pm
Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
505 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee, FL
Swine Time Festival
1st Saturday after Thanksgiving Sponsored by the Climax Community Club
November 28, 2009 Climax, GA

DECEMBER, 2009

EVENT

DATE

LOCATION

Daughtry December 1, 2009
7:30 pm
Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
505 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee, FL
Market Days December 5-6, 2009
10 am - 5pm
North Florida Fairgrounds
441 Paul Russell Road
Tallahassee, FL
Festival Of Lights
"Winter Festival - A Celebration of Lights, Music, and the Arts"
December 5, 2009 Downtown Tallahassee, FL
Florida Gun Show December 5-6, 2009
Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4
Entry Fee $7/Free Parking
N.W. Florida Fairgrounds
1958 Lewis Turner Blvd
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
The Knott House Museum Holiday Open House
This annual event is held in conjunction with the Festival of Lights This historic site is decorated in vintage decorations. Musical entertainment, tours and refreshments.
December 6, 2009
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm  
Free
850*922*2459
301 E. Park Avenue
Tallahassee, FL
Christmas in the Park December 6, 2009
5 pm - 8 pm
850*926*0821
Azalea Park
Crawfordville, FL
A Panacea Christmas December 7, 2009
6:30 pm - 9 pm
850*984*4279
Downtown Panacea
Christmas in Sopchoppy December 12, 2009
8 am - 4pm
billlowrie@embarqmail.com
Downtown Sopchoppy
Florida Gun Show December 12-13, 2009
Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4
Entry Fee $7/Free Parking
North Florida Fairgrounds
441 Paul Russell Road
Tallahassee, FL
St. Marks Yacht Club Christmas Boat Parade December 19, 2009
5 pm
pelicancove1@earthlink.net
St. Marks River
Can be viewed from Riverside Cafe and near the Old Fort



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