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WILD ABOUT WAKULLA WEEK : MARCH 15 - 19, 2010

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January

Wild Duck Viewing - Throughout January at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. 850.925.6121

February

Wildlife Heritage Festival – Sat. Feb 6, 2010 Enjoy the outdoors!
Exhibitors and demonstrations promoting outdoor activities – fishing,
hiking, birdwatching, photography, hunting and more!
Annual Wakulla County Rotary Club Valentine Celebration and Parade - The Saturday before Valentines day each February at Hudson Park in Crawfordville. Regional arts and crafts, public service and educational organizations. The annual 70 unit Valentine Parade brings together bands, floats and marching units from all over the county starting at 10 A.M. Admission is always free.
Swine Show - Last Saturday in February. Showmanship competition for youth and adults. Activities include swine judging contests, a pig scramble, raffle, awards, swine sale and Bar-B-Que... 850-926-3931. Visit Wakulla Agricultural Extension office website for more info

March

Natural Bridge Reenactment -March 6 -7, 2010. A reenactment of the 1865 Civil War battle which defeated the Union takeover of Tallahassee. The only Confederate capital East of the Mississippi which did not fall into Union hands. Encampments open to the public. 850.922.6007
Wild About Wakulla Week - March 15-19, 2010. Wild about Wakulla Week is a celebration of Wakulla County, the “Natural Place to Be” and highlights the heritage and natural beauty of Wakulla County. The capstone event of the week is the Wakulla Wildlife Festival held on March 19-20 at Wakulla Springs State Park.
Palmetto Expeditions along with other organizations throughout the county, both public and private, will be hosting special tours and featuring our various communities during the week long celebration. Browse our list of Certified Green Guided tours at www.palmettoexpeditions.com to guide you with your choices and to see what makes Wakulla County your gateway to natural Florida wonders!
Wakulla Wildlife Festival- March 19-20, 2010 Celebrating Wakulla County's Natural Beauty Admission: Normal park admission fees allow access to all of the Festivals FREE activities.The $4.00 per vehicle Wakulla Springs State Park admission fee on includes access to Art on the Terrace, free presentations and exhibits, children's activities, a number of free tours, and the spectacular Birds of Prey and Reptile shows presented by Georgia Southern University. Additional fees apply to Premium Guided Tours. Space is limited for these popular activities. www.wakullawildlifefestival.com

April

Earth Day Celebration at Wakulla Springs State Park -850.224.5950
Worm Grunting Festival - April 10, 2010 - Annual Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin' Festival , a one-day outdoor event in the streets of historic downtown Sopchoppy, Florida.This annual event is held each April from 8:00 AM when the booths are open for business with the fun continuing until 11:00 PM when the dance ends. Throughout the day there will be a wide assortment of live music and other entertainment including games for children, the Wakulla County Horseshoe Championship . We will crown our Worm Monarch ! (It might be a King and/or a Queen this year.) In the evening, celebrants of all ages and points of view will dance under the stars at the Worm Grunter's Ball with one (or both) hands waving free while their pets scramble about wondering what in the world is going on. Free Admittance.
Steven C. Smith Memorial Regatta - April 23-24, 2010. Sponsored by the Shell Point Yacht Club and the Shell Point Sailboard Club.

May

Blue Crab Festival - The first weekend in May. The two day feast of world famous hard shell blue crabs draws 20,000 seafood lovers to Panacea for feasting, dancing, parade and more. 850.98402722

July

Sopchoppy 4th of July Celebration - An all-day, all-American tribute complete with dazzling fireworks display. Parade, canoe race, food, and music at the park. 850.926.1848

September

Lighthouse Evening Tour Guided tour with historian and lighthouse keeper.
24th Annual Coastal Cleanup and Awareness Day Featuring coastal cleanup activities and educational booths.

October

St. Marks Stone Crab Festival. -Stone crabs, special events, vendors, a huge car and motorcycle show, entertainment and much more!
Annual Monarch Butterfly Festival - at St Marks National Wildlife Refuge - View thousands of beautiful monarch butterflies as they prepare for their long journey across the Gulf to wintering grounds in the mountains of Mexico. Learn more about this remarkable insect at educational session presented by NWR staff and volunteers. 850.925.6121
Magnolia Cemetery Tour Celebrate Halloween with a tour of the cemetery of the ghost town of Magnolia. St Marks NWR Visitor Center 4pm.
Spooky Springs - Near Halloween night. Spooky river cruises and trail walks. Ghosts, goblins and other spooky things are in abundance at Wakulla Springs State Park. 850.224.5950

November