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Discover upcoming events, festivals, and activities across Gulf County.

22 events

Port St. Joe 5K Run/Walk

7:30 AM – 10:00 AM Downtown Port St. Joe Port St. Joe

Lace up your running shoes for the annual Port St. Joe 5K! A scenic route through the community with awards, refreshments, and fun for runners and wal...

APR 4

Port St. Joe Farmers Market

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Downtown Port St. Joe Port St. Joe

Every Saturday

Shop fresh local produce, baked goods, crafts, and artisan products at the weekly farmers market in Port St. Joe. Support local farmers and makers whi...

APR 4

Gulf County Easter Egg Hunt

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Port St. Joe City Park Port St. Joe

Bring the kids for the annual community Easter Egg Hunt! Children of all ages can search for candy-filled eggs, enjoy spring activities, and visit wit...

APR 11

Gulf County Crawfish Boil

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Port St. Joe Port St. Joe

It's crawfish season! Join us for a community crawfish boil featuring pounds of fresh mudbugs, cold drinks, live music, and good times. Local cook-off...

APR 18

Port St. Joe Spring Festival

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Downtown Port St. Joe Port St. Joe

Celebrate spring in Gulf County with live music, local vendors, food trucks, arts and crafts, and family activities. A beloved community tradition....

MAY 9

Port St. Joe BBQ Festival

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Downtown Port St. Joe Port St. Joe

The smokers are fired up! BBQ teams compete for bragging rights while you sample the best ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and more. Live music and family ...

MAY 25

Port St. Joe Memorial Day Ceremony

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Port St. Joe Veterans Memorial Port St. Joe

A solemn ceremony honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Features patriotic music, guest speakers, rifle salute, and wreath laying....

JUN 5

Summer Concert Series — Port St. Joe

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Port St. Joe Amphitheater Port St. Joe

Every Friday (June-August)

Enjoy free live music every Friday evening throughout the summer! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax under the stars with local and regional musi...

JUL 4

Gulf County July 4th Celebration

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Port St. Joe Port St. Joe

Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic festivities, live entertainment, food vendors, kids' activities, and a spectacular fireworks display at dusk...

AUG 1

Back to School Bash — Gulf County

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Port St. Joe Community Center Port St. Joe

Get ready for the new school year! Free school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, health screenings, and community resources for Gulf County families....

SEP 5

Port St. Joe Art Walk

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Downtown Port St. Joe Port St. Joe

Explore local galleries, meet artists, and discover original artwork throughout downtown Port St. Joe. A celebration of the vibrant arts community in ...

OCT 1

Gulf County Fair

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Gulf County Fairgrounds Port St. Joe

The annual Gulf County Fair features carnival rides, livestock shows, live entertainment, fair food, and fun for the whole family. A week-long celebra...

OCT 10

Wewahitchka Fall Festival

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wewahitchka Park Wewahitchka

Enjoy fall fun in Wewahitchka with vendors, food, live music, and activities for the whole family....

OCT 10

Mexico Beach Fall Festival

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mexico Beach Park Mexico Beach

Enjoy fall fun in Mexico Beach with vendors, food, live music, and activities for the whole family....

OCT 17

Port St. Joe Fall Festival

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Downtown Port St. Joe Port St. Joe

Celebrate autumn in Port St. Joe with a day of arts and crafts vendors, fall treats, live music, pumpkin decorating, and community fun....

OCT 31

Port St. Joe Trunk or Treat

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Port St. Joe Community Center Port St. Joe

A safe, family-friendly Halloween event! Kids trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks, enjoy costume contests, games, and candy. Come in your best co...

NOV 11

Gulf County Veterans Day Ceremony

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Gulf County Courthouse Port St. Joe

Honor our veterans at the annual Gulf County Veterans Day ceremony. Features patriotic music, guest speakers, wreath laying, and recognition of local ...

NOV 27

Port St. Joe Tree Lighting Ceremony

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Downtown Port St. Joe Port St. Joe

Join the community for the official lighting of the Port St. Joe Christmas tree! Enjoy hot cocoa, holiday music, photos with Santa, and the magical mo...

DEC 5

Port St. Joe Christmas Parade

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Downtown Port St. Joe Port St. Joe

Kick off the holiday season with the annual Port St. Joe Christmas Parade! Enjoy festive floats, marching bands, holiday performances, and a visit fro...

DEC 12

Wewahitchka Christmas Parade

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Downtown Wewahitchka Wewahitchka

Celebrate the holiday season with the Wewahitchka Christmas Parade featuring festive floats, local schools, and a visit from Santa!...

DEC 12

Mexico Beach Christmas Parade

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Downtown Mexico Beach Mexico Beach

Celebrate the holiday season with the Mexico Beach Christmas Parade featuring festive floats, local schools, and a visit from Santa!...

DEC 31

New Year's Eve Celebration — Port St. Joe

8:00 PM – 12:30 AM Downtown Port St. Joe Port St. Joe

Ring in the New Year in Port St. Joe! Enjoy live music, entertainment, food and drinks, and a midnight countdown to welcome 2027....

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