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Celebrate 140 years of Governor Stone Schooner Sept. 25 and Oct. 22

The Bay County Historical Society is pleased to resume their monthly “Adventures in History” series on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Bay County Library. The September adventure follows the 140 year history of the last remaining working gaff rigged Gulf Bay Schooner, Governor Stone, from her construction in Pascagoula Mississippi to her National Historic Landmark designation in 1991 and settling into her designated home port of St. Andrews, Florida in 2013. The Governor Stone was part...

Sunset paddle at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Sept. 30

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for a Sunset Paddle on September 30, 2017 from 5 – 7:30p.m. Experience Campbell Lake on a Ranger guided paddling tour. Participants must be experienced canoers/kayakers over 12 yrs. old. Program is $40 per person. Space is limited. Advanced online registration is required and can be done at www.topsailparkfriends.org. Program fee includes watercraft rental, PFD, paddle, park admission fee, glow sticks, tram ride to Campbell Lake and a donation to the Friends of Topsail...

Fall festival and pumpkin sale at Camp Helen State Park Oct. 7

CANCELLED Date/time: Saturday, Oct. 7 – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The second annual Fall Festival at Camp Helen State Park will be on Saturday, October 7 from 11 am – 4 pm. There will be fun, food, and games for the entire family.  State Park entrance fee of $2 per person for anyone the age of 7 and above.  Kids 6 and under are free. The event is free however donations are accepted.  Donations will go directly to the Friends...

Watersound Origins PorchFest Oct. 8

October 8, 3 – 6 pm Join in for the 2nd Annual Watersound PorchFest. Live music will be featured on the front porches and lawns of the community. This event is FREE and open to the public. Guests will have the opportunity to walk along the porches and lawns of the community while listening to live music. The event is free, coolers and lawn chairs are welcome. Music lineup: • Chas Sandford  is a hit songwriter known for such songs...

Picnic in the park at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park Sept. 9

Cool off and enjoy a great picnic on Saturday, Sept. 9 at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park. Enjoy free hotdogs, hamburgers, games and swimming with food starting at 11 a.m. Help keep our youth drug and crime free. Sponsored by Ponce de Leon High School, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Holmes County District School Board. Driving Directions:Ponce de Leon Springs State Park Area is located one half mile south of U.S. 90 on C.R. 181A in Ponce de...

Fly In to Fall Kite Festival on Okaloosa Island Sept. 16, 17

Date/time: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16, 17 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join in and fly a kite at the 9th Annual Fly In to Fall Kite Festival from Saturday, September 16 to Sunday, September 17 at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island from 10 am – 4 pm each day. Kitty Hawk Kites and some of our favorite kite flying friends will be offering FREE kite flying lessons, while also displaying several breathtaking 30- to 100-foot kites on one...

Scarecrow festival in Chipley Sept. 23

Date/time: Sat., Sept. 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Washington County Historical Society is hosting their annual Scarecrow Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23. The event will be held at 685 7th Street, Chipley. The festival features a scarecrow contest with numerous categories and cash prizes. The event will also host craft vendors, offer music by D.J. Orwat playing lost tunes from eras gone by and this years food vendor will be the Blalock’s and their food truck. (Bring on...

Washington County Fun and Fitness 5K Colorburst Sept. 23

The 3rd Annual Washington County Fun & Fitness 5K Colorburst is held to support the Florida Surgeon General’s Healthiest Weight Florida’s 5K Initiative. The purpose is to bring awareness of the importance of increasing physical activity, improving nutrition habits and celebrating clean air. The event will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Old Chipley High School track on North Railroad Ave in Chipley, FL. Registration begins at 7am. A finale party complete with a live DJ, activities for...