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History tour at Camp Helen State Park June 3

Enjoy a history tour of Camp Helen State Park from 10 – 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Join park staff and volunteers on a walk through the rich history of the park. Learn about the early indigenous people who occupied this land all the way through to the 1920s when the park was developed as a private residence for the Hicks family and later turned into a summer retreat for Avondale Textile mill employees and their families....

Guided nature hike at Camp Helen State Park June 1

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, June 1, 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...

Panhandle Watermelon Festival June 23, 24

The annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival will be held June 23, 24, 2023 in Chipley, Florida. A free concert will be held at Jim Trawick Park at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 23th. Performing on the big stage will be country music stars Collin Raye and Easton Corbin. This event is family friendly with festival style seating, and includes free activities for the kids beginning at 5:00 p.m. The festival continues Saturday, June 24 with a pancake breakfast, 5K Hot Trot,...

Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament and festival in Destin May 20, 21

The Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament May 20-21, 2023, at HarborWalk Village in Destin, FL, is gearing up to tackle a pressing ecological challenge while showcasing the power of sport to make a positive impact. This unique tournament, held along the picturesque shores of the Emerald Coast, focuses on combating the invasive lionfish population in the region’s waters. Lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific region, have become a significant threat to the delicate balance of marine ecosystems in the Gulf of...

Tupelo Honey Festival in Wewahitchka May 20        

Under the great mossy oaks of Lake Alice, people come from all over the world come to the small community of Wewahitchka, Florida each spring to taste and take home the locally grown rare, delicious delicacy – Tupelo honey. This year, the Tupelo Honey Festival will be held at Lake Alice Park on May 20, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Home of the country’s finest Tupelo honey, farmers from the area will have booths of honey at the...