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🌴 WHAT’S UP IN APALACHICOLA & THE FORGOTTEN COAST: OCT. 5–11

If you’ve been waiting for October to wake up around here, this is the week. We’ve got science, live music, a St. George Island fundraiser and one seriously busy Saturday with Porch Fest, the farmers market and boats made out of things that probably weren’t intended to become boats.

Here’s what’s happening around Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast.

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🎉 EVENTS & LOCAL FAVORITES

💗 SGI Pink Out: Friday, Oct. 9, 6–9 p.m.
The annual Pink Out returns to Paddy’s Raw Bar on St. George Island with live music, food, raffles, a silent auction, merchandise and plenty of pink. Proceeds benefit Franklin Needs and its work helping local residents access mammograms and related services.

Source: St. George Island Business Association: Pink Out

⭐ Porch Fest Apalach 2026: Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Downtown porches become stages for one of Apalachicola’s most wonderfully homegrown events: 18 porches, 3 stages and 35 acts, beginning and ending at Battery Park. Admission is free, and this year’s designated charity is Apalachicola Riverkeeper.

Editor’s Choice: If you only pick one event this week, this is the one that feels most unmistakably Apalachicola.

Source: Official Porch Fest Apalach Website

🌽 Apalachicola Farmers Market: Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Get your Saturday started with local produce, seafood, baked goods and regional specialties at the Apalachicola Farmers Market before heading into town for Porch Fest.

Source: Oyster Radio: October Forgotten Coast Events

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🌊 SCIENCE, NATURE & THE COAST

🦈 FSU Marine Lab Public Lecture: Thursday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m.
Dr. Ashley Dawdy presents research on the movement and behavior of coastal sharks and rays, including the critically endangered smalltooth sawfish. The lecture at the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory is free and open to the public, with a livestream option available.

Source: FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory

🔬 Free FSU Coastal & Marine Lab Tour: Friday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Curious about what goes on at the marine lab? FSUCML offers free guided tours on Fridays, with no reservation required.

Source: FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory

⭐ Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta: Saturday, Oct. 10, public entry at 11 a.m.
The Chris Koenig Memorial Regatta returns to the FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory in St. Teresa. Teams build boats from repurposed materials and then discover whether their engineering masterpiece actually floats. Editor’s Choice: Equal parts science, recycling and good-natured chaos: spectators are welcome and admission is free.

Source: FSU Coastal and Marine Lab: Official Regatta Information

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🎶 LIVE MUSIC

🎸 Ronnie Randolph: Friday, Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m.
Bandsintown lists Ronnie Randolph Acoustic Entertainment at Eastpoint Beer Company Friday evening: an easy local option for easing into the weekend.

Source: Bandsintown: Apalachicola Area Shows

🎶 Bo Spring Band: Saturday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m.
After the daytime festivities wind down, Bandsintown lists the Bo Spring Band at Scallop RePUBlic on St. George Island Saturday evening.

Source: Bandsintown: Apalachicola Area Shows

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🚗 WORTH THE DRIVE

⭐ Forgotten Music Festival: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 10–11
The eighth annual Forgotten Music Festival takes over George Core Park in Port St. Joe for two days of blues, roots, soul, funk and rock overlooking St. Joseph Bay. Gates open at noon both days, with music beginning at 1 p.m.

Editor’s Choice: If Porch Fest doesn’t satisfy your live-music appetite, Port St. Joe has the whole weekend covered.

Saturday features Corey Hall & The Misplaced Ramblers, Bridget Kelly Band, Blue Mother Tupelo and Selwyn Birchwood. Sunday brings Finga FAYA, King Cotton Band, Billy The Kid & The Regulators and Brandon Santini.

Source: Official Forgotten Music Festival Website

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🏛 COMMUNITY & CITY

💧 Apalachicola Water & Sewer District Organizational Meeting: Monday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m.
The newly established Apalachicola Water and Sewer District Board holds its initial organizational meeting at Fort Coombs Armory, 66 4th Street.

Source: City of Apalachicola Events Calendar

🏛 Apalachicola City Commission Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m.
The City Commission meets Tuesday evening in the Commission Meeting Room at 74 6th Street. The city posts the meeting agenda through its Agendas & Minutes page.

Source: City of Apalachicola Events Calendar

⚖️ Code Enforcement Hearing: Friday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.
The City of Apalachicola has a Code Enforcement Hearing scheduled Friday morning in the Commission Meeting Room.

Source: City of Apalachicola Events Calendar

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🌴 SATURDAY GAME PLAN

Saturday, Oct. 10 is the big one.

Early risers can hit the Apalachicola Farmers Market from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Then you have a choice: head toward St. Teresa for the wonderfully unpredictable Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta, or stay downtown as Porch Fest Apalach runs from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Still have some gas in the tank? Head to St. George Island for Bo Spring Band at 6 p.m.

Or point the car west: the Forgotten Music Festival is running Saturday and Sunday in Port St. Joe.

That’s not a bad little October weekend. 🎶🌴🦪

Dates and times may change: verify before heading out.

That's what's up around Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast this week. Wear some pink, learn about a sawfish, listen to music on somebody's porch or go watch a homemade boat attempt to remain above water. 🌊🎸🛶

Happy exploring!