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Worm fiddlin’ competition in Caryville May 5

Join in on the fun as the city of Caryville celebrates all things related to worm fiddlin’! The event will be held at 4436 Old Spanish Trail (Hwy. 90), Caryville, FL. The event starts at 10 a.m. with a parade, the competition, sack races, cornhole tournament, train rides, craft and food vendors. The parade will start at Hwy. 90 and Waits Ave., proceed to Wilson St., turn right to  Church Ave., and then end at Hwy. 90. For more information...

CVHN Smile Mile and 5K Run in Santa Rosa Beach May 12

Time: 7 – 11 a.m. Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) will host their 2nd Annual Smile Mile and 5K race presented by St. Joe Community Foundation on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Watercolor in Santa Rosa Beach. Registration is available before the race online by clicking here. The Smile Mile start time is 8:15 Am at Marina Park in Watercolor. Runners go West on Western Lake, turn right on Buttercup, right onto on 30A. Loop back to make 1 mile...

Guided kayak tour of Rocky Bayou April 28

Date: Saturday April 28th, Time: 9:00a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Join a Park Ranger for a unique opportunity to paddle Rocky Bayou. The paddle will go along the shoreline of Rocky Bayou to Rocky Creek and back to the park. Rocky Bayou is a fresh to brackish water system supporting a large variety of fish and shellfish, including the federally endangered Okaloosa darter. Osprey and bald eagles are known to nest within the area. Osprey in particular are often sighted by...

Marvel Of Flight fly in and expo in DeFuniak Springs April 7

DeFuniak Springs Airport officials announce the 7th annual Marvel of Flight aviation expo will be held Saturday, April 7, from 8:30 am until 4 pm at the DeFuniak Springs Airport, 1931 US Highway 90 West, DeFuniak Springs. Organizers say that families will see over 100 vintage and modern plane displays, exhibits, food vendors, crafts, and merchandise. A car show, flight and skydiving demonstrations and live entertainment will complement the annual event. Huey helicopter rides and special flight tours will be...

Stargazing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park April 6

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association for an evening of viewing the sun, moon and stars through telescopes on April 6, 2018 from 4 – 9:30 p.m.  Solar telescopes will be out until the sun sets for you to safely view the sun. Then the astronomy association will switch telescopes and assist you in viewing any constellations, planets and other celestial objects that are visible. The program is weather dependent, and a decision is made...

New trail offerings at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park now offers four miles of trail opportunities in their previously undeveloped southern section of the park. In addition to the popular spring area, the park has converted their service roads, which spans approximately four miles. This portion of the park offers scenic views of upland, bottomland, and wetland areas. The trail is moderate terrain and suitable for hiking or biking. Recently burned in March 2018, new wiregrass and vegetation are reappearing in abundance. Along...

Estuary Festival at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park April 14

The 11th Annual Family Estuary Festival, a family and community event for all ages, will be held Saturday, April 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, located at 4281 Highway 20 East in Niceville. The park entrance fees do apply but the festival is free which offers fun activities, hand-on displays and environmental awareness. The event is hosted by the Mattie M. Kelly Cultural & Environmental Institute at Northwest Florida State College, with...