Spooky tales abound at the annual Spring Ghost Tour of the Historic Chestnut Street Cemetery hosted by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society! Local history buffs don costumes and portray the many high-profile residents of the cemetery telling their colorful tales of life and death from over 180 years ago. Learn more about the people who were a part of the history of Apalachicola at this educational yet fun evening.     

Ready to show off your angling skills? The Bayou Bash Tournament presented by the Swivel Sisters Women’s Fishing Club in Port St. Joe is the perfect opportunity! This in-shore fishing tournament offers payout categories for Red Fish, Spotted Trout, Flounder, Inshore Slam, and Mystery Fish. The fun kicks off on Friday with a Captain’s Dinner and rule discussion before the weekend competition begins!

Tour some of the most beautiful homes – new and old – in Apalachicola’s Historic District at the annual Historic Apalachicola Home and Garden Tour along with many unique and lovely gardens. The weekend event kicks off with the traditional Evensong Concert at Trinity Episcopal followed by a reception in Gorrie Square on Friday. Tour homes and gardens while also browsing silent auction items available for bids and immediate purchases on Saturday.    

With a history as colorful as Apalachicola’s, just imagine if the homes could talk! Now they can with this self-guided tour from the Apalachicola Area Historical Society. From May 6^th to May 19^th, tour selected homes and businesses to learn more about their stories, presented on story boards created by the property owners that detail stories of former residents, neighborhood events, local personalities, and historical facts. Maps are available online or by hard copy at locations around town.

Soak up the small-town charm under the great mossy oaks of Lake Alice in Wewahitchka at this downhome festival featuring the country’s finest Tupelo Honey! Each year, people gather at the Tupelo Honey Festival to sample this rare variety of local honey from farmers around the area. In addition, festival guests can enjoy food vendors, arts and crafts booths, children’s activities, and live music in a scenic setting on the banks of the lake.