From our friends at the Apalachicola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce:

Welcome to the Forgotten Coast

Highly valued for our unspoiled natural environment, the coastal communities of Apalachicola, St. George Island and Eastpoint, heart of the Forgotten Coast, offer an authentic taste of Florida's Gulf Coast. Visitors to historic Apalachicola experience a quaint small southern town with over 200 years of history and a strong maritime culture. You’ll also find miles of uncrowded pristine beaches, an endless supply of protected shallow bays, excellent fishing and acres of National and State forests to explore. Combine all this with some of the finest oysters and seafood in the country and your stay with us is sure to be memorable.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

46th Annual Florida Seafood Festival
November 6, 2009 to November 7, 2009
Battery Park, Apalachicola The oldest seafood festival in the state. Great seafood, arts & crafts, fine folks and wonderful entertainment all wrapped into a magnificent family atmosphere. This year's headliner for Saturday night is Tracy Lawrence. Admission is free on Friday and $5 on Saturday (includes concert). For more information go to Welcome to the official website of the Florida Seafood Festival located in Apalachicola, Florida

Apalachicola Downtown Oyster Roast
November 6, 2009 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Commerce Street, Apalachicola

Dine under the stars in the heart of historic Apalachicola. Join us for the 5th annual Apalachicola Oyster Roast. Apalachicola is recognized by top chefs as some of the best oysters in the world. Come enjoy Apalachicola Bay's finest in beautiful downtown Apalachicola. We'll have roasted oysters, oyster on the half shell, artichoke and oyster soup, shrimp, crabs, and homemade desserts under the stars on Commerce Street. Music by Joe Hutchinson. For tickets call (850) 653-9419.

Historic Apalachicola Annual Christmas Celebration
November 27, 2009
Downtown Apalachicola The Historic Apalachicola Christmas celebration will light up Apalachicola from 4:00-8:00 p.m. the streets of downtown Apalachicola will be lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit. Merchants will be open late the sounds of carolers will echo through the streets filling the evening with Christmas spirit. Santa will arrive on a shrimp boat at 4:00 p.m. at the City dock on Water Street, across from City Hall. Santa will hear children's Christmas wishes and carolers will sing. Join us for an old fashioned Christmas celebration! For more information contact the Chamber office at (850)653-9419.

Holiday Fresh Market
December 5, 2009 Why fight the crowds and traffic at the malls? Come for the day or the weekend. Shop in a relaxed, hassle free environment. Buy hand crafted Apalachicola specialties from fresh seasonal wreaths to vintage European glass bead jewelry. Your gift shopping has never been easier (850)653-9419.

Forgotten Coast Chef Sampler
February 21, 2010 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Armory 14th Annual Forgotten Coast Chefs Sampler on Sunday, February 21, 2010, from 6:00-9:00 pm. Chefs from all over the Forgotten Coast area will display their most creative dishes at the historic Fort Coombs Armory located on 4th Street and Avenue D in Apalachicola. Area shopkeepers and local designers give the event an extraordinary touch and add creative flair by decorating each table individually. The tables range from elegant to artistic and funky. Tickets are $50.