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St. George Island Events
MARCH
The first Saturday in March. Annual regional Chili Cookoff. Includes a taste contest, auction, 5K run, entertainment. Held in the center of the island. Proceeds benefit the St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders. 850-927-2753
MAY
1st weekend. Scout Regatta at the cut. Sponsored by the scouts and the St. George Island Yacht Club.
May 5, 2008. Cinco de Mayo benefit for the island's lighthouse. Sponsored by the St. George Island Lighthouse Association beside Sometimes It's Hotter. Art auction, margaritas, beer & wine, bar-b-q, entertainment. 850-927-7744.
May 15, 2008 from 2-4:00. Plein Air Painters at work at the St. George Visitor Center & Lighthouse Museum. Subject: Reconstruction of the St. George Lighthouse. 850-927-7744.
May 15, 2008 from 5-7:00. Plein Air Painters exhibiting at the Sea Oats Gallery (128 E. Pine St.). Wine and cheese social. 850-927-2303.
JUNE
June 4,18,25. Presentation about Sea Turtles at the firehouse (324.E. Pine Ave.) at 2:30 by Sea Turtles at Risk, Inc. and the SGI Volunteer Turtlers.
June 7, 2008. Annual Mullet Toss sponsored by the Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe. $10 donation buys a t-shirt and 2 tosses. Men, women, and children's division. 10 - 4:00 on the beach in front of the Parrot. 850-927-2987.
JULY
July 2,9,16,23,30. Presentation about Sea Turtles at the firehouse (324.E. Pine Ave.) at 2:30 by Sea Turtles at Risk, Inc. and the SGI Volunteer Turtlers.
July 4. Annual July 4th parade sponsored by the St. George Island Yacht Club. Anyone can enter a float or vehicle or participate in the parade. Starts mid-morning at mid-island. No water balloons. More details to follow.
OCTOBER
Columbus Day weekend, Friday - Monday. Annual Oyster Spat festival. Family fun with a 5K race, parade, food booths, fishing tournament, children's activities, and concerts.
DECEMBER
First Friday of December. Island Lighting of the Lights at mid-island. Santa arrives by fire engine. Refreshments.
