Calendar
*All dates and events are potentially subject to revision.
Ghost Tracker Weekend
January 22-23
Coombs Inn
Ghostly encounters have been reported by guests and staff… could this be the ghosts of Mr. and Mrs. Coombs? Please join Big Bend Ghost Trackers, North Florida’s premier paranormal group, for a workshop of ghostly fun. Learn about Ghost Hunting, Tools of the Trade, Electronic Voice Phenomena, Instrumental Transcommunication, and Ghost Photography. $55 per person plus the cost of your room.
Valentines Weekend
Feb 12-14
Valentines Romantic Weekend
Escape for a romantic weekend at the Coombs House Inn. Surprise your loved one with a beautiful weekend with luxury beds, Jacuzzi or soaking tubs, gourmet breakfast, afternoon tea and cookies, all included in your guest experience. Create a romantic surprise by adding chilled champagne, etched Coombs angel flute glasses and Ghirardelli or Godiva Chocolates waiting in room upon arrival. Sweeten your stay with this package for $38.
Forgotten Coast Chef Sampler
February 21
Chefs from all over the Forgotten Coast will display their most creative dishes at the historic Fort Coombs Armory. Local designers give the event an extraordinary by adding creative flair. Tickets are $50 each.... 6pm
"Brandy and Beethoven" at the Coombs Inn
February 28
Trinity Episcopal Church (across the street from the Coombs Inn
Newell Concert Series FSU Brass Quintet Concert. Stay at the Coombs Inn for complimentary tickets, brandy or wine by the fireplace, Followed by a complimentary reception and art showing...4pm
Chili Cookoff
March 4-6
St. George Island
Contestants square off for the largest regional Chili Cookoff in the nation. This weekend is full of fun.
"Elvis and Friends Do Dixie"
March 5
Dixie Theatre
Las Vegas style tribute Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, along with such rock 'n' roll legions as Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Chubby Checker, The Tops, The Platters, Beach Boys, and The Drifters as well as Tim McGraw and Faith Hill…8pm
Special Preview and Open House for Sacred Heart Hospital
March 6
Port St Joe (20 minutes west of Apalachicola)
Sacred Heart Health System is pleased to host a special preview and open house for the new 25-bed hospital… 9 -12 pm
St. Vincent Island Eco Tour
March 10-13
St. Vincent Island
Adventurers ride an open wagon after a boat ferry to this formerly private island zoo. View this pristine exotic island filled with marsh birds, raccoons, even red fox and Florida deer....bring your binoculars.
Camp Gordon Johnston Days
March 12-14
Carrabelle (15 min SE of Apalach)
A celebration of all veterans who have served in war and peace. Events include parade, dinner dance, military memorabilia...a true veteran’s weekend. Visit the 3 Service Men Bronze Memorial here in Apalachicola, the only one outside D.C. The Coombs Inn says thanks to veterans with an additional 10% discount.
"Dixie Does Nashville"
March 12-13
Dixie Theatre
Nashville's most talented song writers come to the Dixie to preform their hits they wrote for music legions like the Dixie Chicks, Reba McEntire, Rascal Flats...8pm
“Brandy and Beethoven”
March 14
Trinity Episcopal Church (across the street from the Coombs Inn)
Newell Concert Series FSU Brass Quintet. Stay at the Coombs Inn for complimentary tickets, brandy or wine by the fireplace, Followed by a complimentary reception and art showing...4pm
St. Patrick’s Celebration at the Coombs Inn
March 19-20
Celebrate the holiday with us and enjoy complimentary green beer and snacks during cocktail hour. Maybe you’ll spot a wee little Leprechaun!
“Blues at the Dixie”
March 19
Dixie Theatre
Blues in the Lot comes to the DIXIE stage. Come hear some of the finest Blues musicians around. The band features guitar, harp, organ/keys, bass and drums - no frills, just fine soulful ensemble blues playing… 8pm
Eastpoint Fire Department 7th Annual Charity Rib Cook-off
March 20
Eastpoint (10 minutes east of Apalachicola)
Come eat some of the best BBQ ribs and chicken and support the Eastpoint Volunteer Fire Department. Live music, car show, activities for the kids.
The Farnsdale Avenue Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
March 26-28
St. Joseph’s Bay Country Club
Every drama group has experienced the horrors of what can go wrong on opening night and the ladies of the F.A.H.E.T.G. Dramatic Society are no different, with the possible exception that almost everything that could happen does. The scenery collapses, cues are missed, lines forgotten, and the sound effects take on a strange note at times, as the ladies present their ambitious evening's entertainment with the cunning whodunit, "Murder at Checkmate Manor". And just in case the audience should get bored there's a Film and Fashion Show and Murder Mystery Quiz complete with Prize. 6pm
Bo Spring
March 26
Dixie Theatre
You'll be hard pressed to see such a unique line up of instrumentation on one stage. But that is exactly what sets this group apart. Led by the strong vocals of Bo Spring, in any one show you'll hear a jumble of influences; classic rock, classic country, oldies, classic soul, bluegrass, big band, jazz, blues, beach, 80's pop, and more… 8-10pm
Sarah Mac Band
March 27
Dixie Theatre
Exceptional vocals and strong, smart lyrics make this gem of a band as solid and tight as they come…using a joyous blend of blues, rock, jazz and soul to deliver a sound that’s both Americana and Alternative…8-10pm
Albert Handell Art Workshop at the Coombs Inn
March 28 to April 2
Coombs House Inn
Our Forgotten Coast is a "natural escape" for nature lovers and history buffs. Endless views of sea oats, sand dunes, lighthouses, shrimp and oyster boats, sunrise and sunsets over marshes, historic village scenes are all at your fingertips for these workshops. Albert Handell, from New Mexico Plein-air Landscape painting workshop, an intense week of study and painting with internationally renown Master Pastelist Albert Handell. Followed by critiques and lectures. Workshops include intense all day painting and afternoon critiques and enjoyable dining together at local seafood and specialty restaurants, wine reception, individual reviews, and professional seekers guidance. Please contact owner Lynn Wilson at lynnwilson2@aol.com for more information.
“Brandy and Beethoven”
March 28
Trinity Episcopal Church, across the street from the Coombs Inn
Newell Concert Series “The Messiah”. Stay at the Coombs Inn for complimentary tickets, brandy or wine by the fireplace, Followed by a complimentary reception and art showing...4pm
Easter Sunday
April 9
Four churches are adjacent to Coombs House Inn. After a delicious Coombs House Inn breakfast, stroll down the streets to visit and listen to the special music and services of Trinity Episcopal, First United Methodist, First Baptist or St. Patrick’s Catholic churches followed by their Sunday brunch receptions.
Panhandle Players presents “Oklahoma!”
April 16-17
Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola
The colorful romance and conflict between cowmen and farmers set in territorial Oklahoma, performed by the talented Panhandle Players.
“Brandy and Beethoven”
April 18
On the Bay, just 4 blocks from the Coombs Inn
Concert in the Park featuring the Leon Anderson Jazz Ensemble and soloist Pam Lewis Tickets are free with your Sunday stay at the Coombs Inn. Take one of our complimentary bikes or chairs to the concert! This is the final Newell Concert of the season… 4pm
Earth Day
April 22
City Square Community Garden, one block from the Coombs Inn
Join us for the 40th anniversary Earth Day celebration. The City Square Community Garden is planning a big day…9am-6pm
Apalachicola Antique & Classic Boat Show
April 23-24
Downtown Apalachicola
Antique boats, examples of classic and traditional vessels, workboats, and fiberglass and aluminum classics will all be on display throughout the day. This festival emphasizes the maritime history of our picturesque coastal town. Special highlights include authentic oyster boats, workboats, and home-built boats by skilled craftsmen, antique outboard engines, plus antique automobiles and art booths. The classic, gaff rigged schooner, Governor Stone, will be featured dockside. Built in 1877, it has been totally restored and is an exhibit unto itself. It is a National Historic Landmark…9-5pm
Beach Blast Triathlon and Duathlon - Spring Race
April 24
Veterans Memorial Park, St Joe Beach (20 minutes west of Apalachicola)
The Beach Blast consists of 4 races - you pick your passion and distance. Athletes from all over will participate in this event. Local athletes benefit from a local discount in the registration price. Please visit www.beachblasttriathlon.com for rules and registration details.
Carrabelle Riverfront Festival
April 24-25
Carrabelle (20 minutes SE of Apalachicola)
Art, seafood, maritime exhibits, kids' zone, sand sculptor, live music and so much more! Featuring regional and award winning artists with original works and prints, custom-designed pottery, stained glass, sculpture, unique metal art, wood carvings, yard art and more. The festival is located downtown on scenic Marine Street along Carrabelle's beautiful Riverwalk.
Historic Apalachicola Home & Garden Tour
April 30-May 1
Apalachicola - tours start across the street from the Coombs Inn
Many of Apalachicola’s private homes and buildings can only be viewed from the exterior except for this unique day. For a $15.00 donation you can take a guided tour through architecturally and historically significant homes, churches and commercial buildings. All donations benefit the Trinity Episcopal Restoration Fund.
Forgotten Coast Great Paint-out
May 7-17
Nationally recognized Plein air artists have been selected to capture the allure of the Florida's Forgotten Coast with paint and canvas. Artists will be painting on the beach, across the marsh, beside the lakes and throughout the streets of waterfront towns from Mexico Beach, Windmark, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Apalachicola, Eastpoint, St. George Island, Carrabelle, and inland at Wewahitchka. You are cordially invited to join us at this premier art exhibition and sale featuring on-location artists. Experience beauty through the eyes of America's finest Plein air artists! Two artist will be staying at the Coombs Inn and will be available to watch or for Q&A.
Art Walk
May 8
Downtown Apalachicola
Fine art in all forms will be woven in and around picturesque downtown Apalachicola where artists will be showing, selling and demonstrating their talents from 11-6 pm pm. Festivities continue into the afternoon with a wine tasting and hors d’ oeuvres from 3-5 pm at area restaurants. Later in the evening local chefs will prepare special dishes at their restaurants highlighting our fresh local ingredients.
Mothers Day at the Coombs Inn
May 9
Treat Mom to a great stay at the Coombs Inn. She’ll love being treated like a Queen with a special gift with her stay, a comfortable heavenly bed and gourmet breakfast prepared for her. Add a Romance Package and a massage or facial for the best Mother’s Day ever! A gift certificate also makes a wonderful gift for both Mom and Dad.
Kid's Win Fishing Tournament
May 14-15
Port St Joe Marina (20 minutes west of Apalachicola)
Kids ages 3 to 16, from all around the area come to Port St Joe for a day of fishing and fun. Bring your catch in to the Port St Joe Marina to be weighed in from anywhere around the area. Prizes awarded for several categories. Visit www.kidswinfishing.com for more details.
Memorial Day Weekend at the Coombs Inn
May 29-31
What better way to spend a long relaxing weekend than at the Coombs Inn. Enjoy “Heavenly” beds, gourmet breakfasts, complimentary wine, bikes, and more! Take a picnic to the beach – we’ll provide towels, beach chairs and umbrella!
BlueWater Outriggers Charity Classic
June 5
Port St Joe Marina (20 minutes west of Apalachicola)
This exciting fishing tournament provides fun for the whole family! The tournament species are King and Spanish Mackerel, Red Snapper, and Grouper. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for each species.
Annual Mullet Toss
June 12
St. George Island
This family beach event has children’s, women’s and men’s divisions with lots of prizes, rides and fun. See the lighthouse while visiting the island. Take our complimentary chairs and towels and spend the day at the beach. Signup is at 10am, and activities are from 11am to 4pm.
Fathers Day at the Coombs Inn
June 20
A stay at the Coombs Inn is perfect gift. A fishing charter in the gulf or a golf outing at one of our local country clubs for Dad, a day at the beach for Mom followed by a bubble bath and massage. A gift certificate also makes a wonderful gift for both Mom and Dad.
Independence Day Celebrations
July 4
Apalachicola, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe & St. George Island
Fireworks displays, parade, kid's fishing tournament, 5k walk/run and much more!
6th Annual Marquardt's Marina Offshore Classic
July 23-24
Mexico Beach, FL
A two day offshore fishing tournament. For more information visit www.marquardtsmarina.com
14th Annual Scallop Festival
August 7-8
Port St Joe (20 minutes west of Apalachicola)
A weekend of Music, Food & Fun Featuring: Scallops and Shrimps, Arts & Crafts Booths, Kid's Zone, Live Entertainment, Food Court, Educational Activities and Displays, & much more!
The Dog Days of Summer
August 6-7
Coombs Inn Camellia Gardens
The Coombs Inn invites you to bring your dog and/or cat to a Dog Days of Summer celebration Saturday, August 7. Feline and Fido festivities include a “Pussy Galor-ious” Beauty Contest and a “Dogged Duds” Fashion Show. Photos will be taken of you and your pet. Prize winners will receive pet gifts and all entrants will receive dog biscuits or cat treats. Join us on Facebook and post our pet photos! Hot dogs, beer and wine will be available with profits donated to the Franklin County Humane Society.
Ghost Tracker Weekend
August 20-21
Coombs Inn
Ghostly encounters have been reported by guests and staff… could this be the ghosts of Mr. and Mrs. Coombs? Please join Big Bend Ghost Trackers, North Florida’s premier paranormal group, for a workshop of ghostly fun. Learn about Ghost Hunting, Tools of the Trade, Electronic Voice Phenomena, Instrumental Transcommunication, and Ghost Photography. $55 per person plus the cost of your room.
Labor Day Weekend
September 4-6
Coombs Inn, Apalachicola
Tour around historic Apalachicola and visit the shops and museums on complimentary bicycles. If a day at the beach is for you, we’ll provide beach chairs, towels and umbrella. Or take a boat cruise. Before enjoying dinner at one of our local restaurants each evening, have a glass of wine on the veranda.
“Clue” Murder Mystery Weekend
September 11-12
Coombs Inn
Come as Colonel and Mrs. Mustard, Miss Scarlet and Bo, Mr. & Mrs. Peacock and the other “Clue” characters. Dress the part and join us on the hunt to solve the crime. Come as a couple or a group. Our mystery package includes meet and greet wine reception Friday and Saturday, wonderful breakfasts, afternoon tea and cookies plus our exciting Mystery Event!
2nd Annual Blast on the Bay Songwriter's Festival
October 14-17
Port St Joe (20 minutes west of Apalachicola)
This Songwriter's Festival brings Nashville big hit Singers, Songwriters, and Musicians to our area for a weekend of workshops and live performances at local hotspots. For more information, visit www.blastonthebay.com.
Hauntings Ghost Tour
October 29-31
Our 11th Annual Private Coombs Ghost tour. Meet figures from our historical past.
"Two Night Special"
Friday upon arrival enjoy our Halloween cookies and tea followed by a private tour at 5pm of the pre-Civil War Raney Mansion. You will be greeted by two historic ghostly figures and lead through this museum by Apalachicola's Historic Association President Bill Spohrer. Return to the Coombs Inn for our wine reception before proceeding to dinner at the restaurant of your choice.
Saturday morning after your delicious complimentary breakfast tour the 1838 Orman House with its adjacent gardens dedicated to the Vietnam bronze War Memorial. The afternoon you are on your own shopping, touring the Historic District on our bicycles or bask in the sun of our beautiful St. George Island beaches with it's landmark Lighthouse. As evening settles in we have another complimentary wine tasting followed by our private ghost tour of the Gorrie Tomb, the 1838 Trinity Church, the haunted Chestnut Cemetery and an eerie visit by Mrs. J.N. Coombs. Then off again for a fabulous dinner on your own but with special "extras coupons. This "Two Night Special" includes all the above as well as entry fees.
Jack Pardue Art Workshop at the Coombs Inn
November 2-7
Come to Apalachicola for a fabulous Plein-Air Workshop..... with the talented and charming JACK PARDUE. All the way from Maryland for 5 days demo and easel side intense critique and instruction, hosted by Pastel Society of Apalachicola and the Coombs House Inn . We meet Sunday evening Nov.1st at the famous 1838 historic Cotton Warehouse on Water street at 4:00 for a reception and demo by Jack hosted by Plein-Air's Director Joe Taylor, meet and greet and kick off the week. ( Followed by a private students only dinner together of Oysters and Seafood.) Monday Nov. 2 at 9:00 a.m. the workshop begins with another demo by Jack and a trip to one of the many local landscape vistas. Each day will give us shrimp boats, marshes, sand dunes, lighthouses, lots of demos and lots of instruction, to be followed each day by group critiques and wine tasting. All 5 days Nov .2-6 will be excitingly unique. The very special price for the entire week is only $399. 'Coomb's Inn special artist's discount which includes breakfast, afternoon tea and cookies, evening wine tasting in a luxuriously comfortable and distinguished surroundings, is only $99 queen (single occupancy) or $59 each king (double occup.)Enjoy this week of fellow artists at work and play together, get to meet your Apalach sisters and brothers and join us in this very special time together....an early Christmas gift to yourself...call me Lynn Wilson and let me help you make these arrangements. Ph: 305 588 5885
Florida Seafood Festival
November 5-7
Apalachicola
The Florida Seafood Festival is a two day event annually drawing thousands of visitors to Apalachicola. Watch the parade from one of the Coombs Inn verandas. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola River under the shady oaks of Apalachicola's Battery Park. The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events, and musical entertainment. Other fun events include the Oyster Eating and Shucking contests, Blue Crab Races, Cooking Contest, 5k Redfish Run and The Blessing of the Fleet.
Ghost Tracker Weekend
November 19-20
Coombs Inn
Ghostly encounters have been reported by guests and staff… could this be the ghosts of Mr. and Mrs. Coombs? Please join Big Bend Ghost Trackers, North Florida’s premier paranormal group, for a workshop of ghostly fun. Learn about Ghost Hunting, Tools of the Trade, Electronic Voice Phenomena, Instrumental Transcommunication, and Ghost Photography. $55 per person plus the cost of your room.
Thanksgiving Weekend and the Lighting of the Trees
November 25-28
Stay at the Coombs Inn during the long weekend. Start your holiday shopping early at the shops in historic downtown Apalachicola and take in the annual lighting of the trees. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine before Thanksgiving dinner at one of the town’s fine dining establishments.
Christmas on the Coast
December 4
Downtown Port St Joe (20 minutes west of Apalachicola)
Join us for the Celebration of Christmas with a Tree Lighting Ceremony and Lighted Christmas Parade in Downtown Port St Joe.
Christmas Weekend
December 24-26
Stay at the Coombs Inn during the long weekend. Window shop along the sidewalks downtown and enjoy a Christmas Eve service at one of our churches. Enjoy a glass of complimentary wine in our parlor before Christmas dinner at one of the town’s fine dining establishments.
New Years Weekend
December 31-January 2
For a change of pace, ring in 2011 in Apalachicola. Window shop along the sidewalks downtown and enjoy a Christmas Eve service at one of our churches. Start the celebration by joining us in a toast with complimentary wine or champagne at our reception before heading out for the evening. Or just stay in and snuggle in one of our suites.
