Carrabelle’s culture to be celebrated March 22
The Carrabelle History Museum is hosting the Carrabelle Culture Crawl, a free celebration of local culture, art, music, history, food, and fun in the heart of downtown Carrabelle.
This chance for visitors to have fun and experience the local culture of Carrabelle is Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.
The Crawl will bring live music and entertainment to the streets of Carrabelle, with Florida folk music, classic country, modern hits, and oldies. A variety of musicians will be performing including Frank Lindamood, Lewis Christie, the Ukulilies and more.
Visitors will spot fun, costumed characters from the Fishy Fashion Show wandering the streets. These walking photo ops are a fan-favorite.
Art will abound at the Crawl featuring local artists and artisans. Visitors can watch as artists paint “plein air” offering a glimpse at the creative process in action. There will be art to view and buy at shops and galleries including special activities at the Rio Carrabelle Gallery. The always popular public art drawing and coloring activity will be hung in storefront windows as well as sidewalk chalk and other family-friendly art activities. Guests can also stroll over to see Carrabelle’s two large murals.
An array of classic, vintage, and modern cars will be rolling into the Crawl as car enthusiasts can look forward to an impressive display of automotive beauty and craftsmanship.
The Crawl will feature diverse demonstrators, celebrating Carrabelle’s rich heritage and local craftsmanship. The Lanark Village Wandering Star Quilters will showcase their artisan skills. Visitors can enjoy demonstrations of cast net throwing, antique upholstering, and others, highlighting traditional skills that connect with the craftsmanship of the past. Florida State University’s anthropology department will bring artifacts and an interactive hands-on activity, offering a glimpse into the past.
Carrabelle’s food offerings will again be celebrated, as local restaurants and cafes will be offering specials, seafood, salads, deli sandwiches, burgers, and more.
Guests can learn about the culture and history of the area with exhibits at the Carrabelle History Museum including Shipwrecks of Dog Island; Tate’s Hell the Place, Tate’s Hell the Legend; and the Native People’s display. Visitors can discover the bygone eras when logging and lumber merchants, steamships, and shrimping vessels lined the deep Carrabelle River.
For more information, contact the Carrabelle History Museum, SE 106 Avenue B, Carrabelle, at 850-697-2141, carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com, or www.carrabellehistorymuseum.org. Volunteers and sponsors are needed. Sponsored by Air Con of Wakulla, Centennial Bank, Duke Energy, Inovia Consulting Group and Weems Memorial Hospital. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
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