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Tupelo Honey Festival in Wewahitchka May 15

Under the great mossy oaks of Lake Alice, people come from all over the world to Wewahitchka, Florida to taste and take home the country’s finest Tupelo Honey. The Tupelo Honey Festival will be held on Sat., May15, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Lake Alice Park, Wewahitchka, FL. Food, fun, music… it’s all here, along with loads small-town charm. For more information, go to http://www.tupelohoneyfestival.com...

Explore the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center and Camp Longleaf May 15

Come spend a day exploring the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s exhibits, cherished and new, and enjoy a hike to experience everything Camp Longleaf has to offer. The event will be held on Saturday May 15th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is a public event with two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 3 to 12 years old.  Admission is free to members.  Registration is required –...

Guided kayak tour at Rocky Bayou State Park April 30

The Friends of Emerald Coat State Parks is hosting a guided interpretive kayak tour of Rocky Bayou on Fri., April 30 from 9 – 11 a.m. Meet local wildlife and enjoy the scenic views of the bayou on an interpretive guided tour with park staff. 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. Kayaks, life vests and paddles will be provided...

LakeFest in DeFuniak Springs May 14-16 

The City of DeFuniak Springs will host its annual LakeFest festival weekend event beginning Friday, May 14, through Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Chipley Park on Circle Drive in historic DeFuniak Springs, FL.  The event is free. LakeFest 2021 is a 3-day festival hosted and orchestrated by the City of DeFuniak Springs celebrating safe, family-friendly outdoor recreational activities in the water and on the banks of beautiful Lake DeFuniak.  In addition to educational booths and exhibits relating to the City’s,...

South Walton Street Art Festival at Grand Boulevard May 7-9

The South Walton Street Art Festival is a new CAA Signature Event making its debut in 2021. The festival is planned for Mother’s Day weekend, May 7 – 9, in Grand Boulevard Town Center and will feature dozens of visual artists and students creating works of art using only pastel chalk and their imagination. The socially distanced event joins the Art Month South Walton line-up and will also feature live music from regional singer-songwriters and lawn games in Grand Park...

History tour at Camp Helen State Park May 8

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 our 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....

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park May 6

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, May 6, from 10 – 11 a.m. You will access the user-friendly trail system, learning about the flora and fauna found within the park and the larger ecosystem of the Florida Panhandle. This hike is great for all experience levels and requires moderate endurance. Meet at the visitor center. The Oak Canopy and North Trails have a combination of paved, sand and packed-earth terrain. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes,...