Events in Wakulla are celebrations of Florida's best and Wildwood Resort is the best place to stay to enjoy these unique events.  Call or book online today!

January

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

February

• Wildlife Heritage Festival – Sat. Feb 7, 2009   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 -First weekend in March. 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
• St. Marks Trail 5K Run-March - Co-sponsored by the St. Marks Trail Association and Gulf Winds Track Club with assistance from the Florida Park Service. 850.922.6007

April

• Earth Day Celebration at Wakulla Springs State Park - April. 850.224.5950
• Worm Grunting Festival - 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. For more information email billlowrie@embarqmail.com or call 962-4138 DAYTIME ONLY.
• Wakulla Wildlife Festival 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.

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
• St. Marks Humanatee Celebration -Third Saturday in May. The area welcomes the manatees back to Wakulla County waters with a full day of live music, local artist exhibits, educational exhibits and canoe race. 850.925.6216

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

• 23rd Annual Coastal Cleanup and Awareness Day  Sat. Sept. 20, 2008 9 am- 1 pm, featuring coastal cleanup activities and educational booths. Sponsored by Keep Wakulla County Beautiful. 850.926.4909

• 3rd Annual Florida Lighthouse Day. - Sat, Sept 20, 2008 - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

October

• National Wildlife Refuge Week –Sat. Oct. 11, 2008– Family Discovery Day –
  follow the scavenger hunt map to collect goodies about refuges! 10 am –
  3 pm. Free entry to refuge.
• St. Marks River Festival. -Sat. Oct 18 Stone crabs, special events, vendors, a huge care and motorcycle show, entertainment and much more!
• 20th Annual Monarch Butterfly Festival - Sat. Oct. 25 - 10 am - 4 pm -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
• Taste of Wakulla  October TBA. Restaurants from around the area showcase their delicacies in an outdoor food festival at the park in Crawfordville. 850.926.1848
• 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

• Fall Bird and Wildlife Tours - Sat. Nov. 22 -with volunteer Don Morrow
  - 9 am and 1 pm vehicle tours. Reservations required.

December

• Wakulla Chivaree (a walk back in time.) - The first Saturday in December. Enjoy a big country breakfast to kick off the festivities. Demonstrations throughout the day include cane syrup and apple butter making; activities for children, arts and crafts, local entertainment and local food venders. 850.421.3125
• New Years Eve Party at Wildwood- Welcome in the New Year with a Luau in Paradise at Wildwood Restaurant.  Package includes dinner, dancing and a room at The Inn at Wildwood for one low price!  Call 850-926-4455 for more info.