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Collard Festival in Ponce de Leon September 2

The Town Hall of Ponce de Leon is hosting a Collard Festival on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will be held at Ponce de Leon High School, 1477 Ammons Rd., Ponce de Leon. The original Collard Festival took place in 1980. It was the idea of Mary Martin after taking a family vacation to the mountains. After seeing how other small towns had developed their tourism by establishing heritage festivals such as farming...

Kids fishing tournament at Grayton Beach Aug. 26

Join Emerald Coast Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) for their annual CCA South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament at Grayton Beach on Sat. Aug. 26, 2023. The event will be held at the Grayton Beach access at 284 Garfield St., Santa Rosa Beach from 12 – 4 p.m. This year, pre-registration online is required and the coast is $21.49. Register here: https://ccaflorida.org/event/south-walton-kids-fishing-tournament-2023/ There will be NO walk-ups allowed. Registration is limited to the first 200 kids ages 2-14. Kids...

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Sept. 7

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 from 10 – 11 a.m. Join in for a ranger-guided nature hike. Camp Helen boasts nine distinct natural communities throughout the park with varied flora and fauna. Learn about our rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather; water and bug spray are recommended. The Friends of Camp Helen are excited to be open...

Interpretive kayak tour at Rocky Bayou State Park Aug. 11

Meet the local wildlife and enjoy the scenic views of the bayou on an interpretive guided tour with Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park on Aug. 11, 2023 from 9 – 11 a.m. This beginner-level tour will last 2 hours and is open to anyone 10 or older. Children 10 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Paddle through the scenic and historic views of Fred Gannon...

Fundraiser concert at Camp Helen State Park Aug. 5

The April fundraiser concert featuring The Currys was cancelled due to weather, however, it has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2023. Complimentary dinner and drinks will be served at 7pm and the music will begin at 8pm. Tickets are available at www.friendsofcamphelen.org and ticketholders are encouraged to bring chairs/blankets. Sponsors for this event include Patrick Hodges Land Studio, Edward Jones of PCB, Carpe Diem Community Solutions, and 4 Repeat. The FOCH is also excited to announce that fishing pole...

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Aug. 3

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 from 10 – 11 a.m. Join in for a ranger-guided nature hike. Camp Helen boasts nine distinct natural communities throughout the park with varied flora and fauna. Learn about our rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather; water and bug spray are recommended. The Friends of Camp Helen are excited to be open...