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Haunted carnival at Rocky Bayou State Park Oct. 29

Date/time: Sat., Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join the Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park staff and volunteers on Friday, October 29th, 2016 for a Haunted Carnival hosted by The Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks. The Carnival will feature 12 booths featuring face painting, ring toss, balloon darts, and many other games. The Haunted Carnival will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Haunted Carnival is known to inhabit ghosts, spiders, wolves, and spooky sights....

Fire prevention pancake breakfast at SWFD WaterColor station Oct. 15

The SWFD Department Relations Committee (DRC) will be hosting its 4th Annual All You Can Eat pancake breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at the SWFD Station 2 located at 2109 S. County Highway 395 (Watercolor) from 8 – 11:30 am. Executive Chef Brian Murray, formerly of Watercolor Inn & Resort, Emeril’s Restaurants and current owner of DIG Eatery along with Chef Kyle Swift of Swiftly Catered will be this year’s Celebrity chefs. This event coincides with our Fire Prevention...

Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo in Bonifay Oct. 6 – 8

Enjoy three nights of rodeo action Thursday, October 6th – Saturday, October 8th at the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo in Bonifay. Times: 7:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 pm) Location: Memorial Field on Veterans Blvd in Bonifay, Florida The Bonifay Kiwanis Club Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo is a PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association) Rodeo. Annual Rodeo parade Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m.: The Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo Parade brings thousands of spectators, young and old, to downtown Bonifay on Friday and Saturday afternoon to...

Chipley’s Scarecrow Express celebrates fall Oct. 15

The Chipley Garden Club and Washington County Historical Society are proud to announce the Chipley Scarecrow Express 5th Annual Scarecrow Building Contest & History Festival will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016. The festival will be held on the lawn at the Washington County Historical Society in Downtown Chipley from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Beginning in September, the Garden Club’s collection of scarecrows will begin appearing around town and by October 15th the stage will be set for...

Rosemary Beach Unleashed festival Oct. 9

It’s a Pirate’s Day on 30A. All paws on deck on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. Bring your two and four-legged friends to the annual Rosemary Beach Unleashed Festival from 1:30 – 4 pm at St. Augustine Park in Rosemary Beach. You and your pet are encouraged to come in your pirate-theme attire. (Only vaccinated pooches, please!) SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.  – Registration – Please sign your pet up to compete. $5 suggested donation. 2:00 p.m. Opening ceremony...

Biophilia night hike Oct. 8

Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm The E..O. Wilson Biophilia Center is offering a night hike Oct. 8 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. The event includes a guided sensory night hike, bonfire, meet and greet with nocturnal animals, star gazing, World of Wonder, smore treats. Bring your own flashlight and additional food will be available for purchase. Biophilia at Night is free for members. Not a member? Become a Bio-Member! Your gift does more than just keep the lights on at...

Witches of South Walton Ride Oct. 31

The Witches of South Walton, an organization dedicated to supporting the Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) is hosting The 13th Annual Witch Ride on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 6:30am. Ticket cost is $30 and includes a charity bike ride from Gulf Place to Stinky’s Fish Camp complete with a Gathering Brunch at La Playa. Tickets can be purchased online at www.witchride.com. This event would not be possible without the help of local residents and businesses. A special thanks to...