Brews by the Bay Craft Beer Festival offers unlimited samplings local and national craft beers. Held at Panacea’s Woolley Park overlooking picturesque Dickerson Bay, Brews by the Bay is a one of a kind craft beer festival. The event features live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, and live animals like eagles and pelicans. All proceeds will benefit the Florida Wild Mammal Association.
Panacea Oyster Festival
Sponsored by Panacea Waterfronts Florida Partnership
Date: 2nd Saturday in February
Location: Woolley Park in Panacea
Time: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Showcasing local Farm Raised Oysters! Featuring live music, oysters, beer, and much more!
Valentines Day Parade
Sponsored by Panacea Waterfronts Florida Partnership
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023
Location: Follows to Azalea Park
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Join us for our 24th Annual Valentine’s Day Parade & Festival on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The parade starts promptly at 10 am and the festival will follow over at Azaela Park. The festival will include arts & crafts vendors, local businesses, bounce houses and more!
African American Heritage Parade
Date: February 18th, 2023
This celebration is Wakulla County’s tribute to African American culture and coincides with America’s annual recognition of Black History Month. The event features an African American-themed parade, complete with the sounds of local high school marching bands.
For more information, contact Robert Manning by phone at (850) 545-3928 or by email at robert.manning1956@gmail.com.
Old Growth Forest Network Dedication
Sponsored by Wakulla Springs State Park
Date: Friday, February 19
Location: The Lodge Terrace at Wakulla Springs
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Legacy Property at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park will be formally inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network. Dr. Sarah Horsley, Network Manager of the Old-Growth Forest Network, will be there to present a plaque to park officials. In honor of the occasion, the Lodge at Wakulla Springs will offer a special lunch buffet for $19.99, featuring its signature fried Gulf shrimp and Tuscan chicken. Following lunch, participants are welcome to enjoy a self-guided scavenger hunt of the Sally Ward Trail.
Registration is required and space is limited. Please RSVP To Jeff Hugo no later than Monday, February 15 at jeffrey.hugo@floridadep.gov or call (850) 561-7286.