7 AM
Birding — East End of SGI
St. George Island SP East Section · Family
The remote east end of the state park sees migrating shorebirds, piping plovers and in spring, red knots staging.
8 AM
Scallop Season (Jun–Sep)
St. George Sound / Bay side · Family
Rent gear, wade the grass flats, fill your bag with bay scallops. The best food event on the Forgotten Coast.
9 AM
Kayaking the Bay
SGI State Park Canoe Launch · Family
Launch from the state park's bay-side canoe ramp and paddle through the seagrass flats watching for manatees and herons.
7:42 PM
sun-timed
Sunset at the State Park
St. George Island State Park · Sunset
The western end of the state park faces due west over the Gulf — arrive at the beach access before golden hour for a pristine, unobstructed send-off.
St. George Island Chili Cook-Off
The island's biggest community event — chili, live music, crafts and a family festival the second Saturday of October.
Apalachicola Oyster Cook-Off
The neighboring oyster town hosts a festival celebrating its most famous export — raw, fried, baked, every way you can imagine.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.