Food – Forgotten Coast Fun

Eastpoint Volunteer Fire Department Rib Cook Off

Admin — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 16:45:10 +0000

The Eastpoint Volunteer Fire Department will host its 19th Annual Charity Rib Cook Off on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The Cook Off will be located at the Eastpoint Fire House, one block north of US 98 at the corner of 6th Street and CC Land Road.

Doc’s Puppy Love Valentine’s Day Charity Event

Admin — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 01:31:39 +0000

Valentine’s Day is a day famous for love, and what love can compare to that between a dog and its human?

Dog lovers will delight in attending Doc’s Puppy Love Valentine’s Day Charity Event at Doc Myers’ Island Pub and Sports Bar on February 14, 2020. This all-day event for the whole family is co-hosted by the Franklin County Humane Society, and 10% of sales that day will go to a direct donation to the FCHS.

The event will also feature live music by Cody Barber of Naked Water Band and a 50/50 Raffle for a 55″ flat screen TV.

One of Doc’s wooden nickels is good for one free drink with every donation over $10 (one per customer).

Mexico Beach Gumbo Cook-Off

Admin — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 02:55:11 +0000

The 21st Annual Mexico Beach Gumbo Cook-Off is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2020, beginning at 10:00 am at Boat Ramp Park. The competition will feature various types of gumbo and Brunswick stew for attendees and judges to sample. Admission is free, and attendees have the opportunity to purchase tickets to taste the cook-off entries, with other foods and beverages available for purchase as well. Live music and free beads will add to the fun Mardi Gras mood of the event. All proceeds raised from the Gumbo Cook-Off will help to cover the costs of Mexico Beach’s Best Blast on the Beach July 4th fireworks show.

Forgotten Coast Chef Sampler

Admin — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:44:29 +0000

It’s time once again for the Apalachicola Chef Sampler, known as one of the most delicious events on the Forgotten Coast. The 24th Annual Forgotten Coast Chef Sampler is hosted by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce and will he held on Sunday, February 19, 2020 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm in the Fort Coombs Armory in Apalachicola.

Attendees will be able to enjoy dishes from the some of the Gulf Coast’s best restaurant chefs who’ve come from all along the Forgotten Coast in an attempt to win bragging rights. In addition, they will also have the opportunity to bid in a silent auction for items donated from members. This important fundraiser helps to fund the Chamber’s initiatives throughout the year to promote the community.