Calendar of Events with St. George Island Vacation Properties

Boys Choir of Tallahassee in Concert - 02/04/2012 February 4, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET) New Life Church, 219 16th Street Apalachicola Celebrate African-American History the entire month of February with H\'COLA and the City of Apalachicola beginning with the Boys Choir of Tallahassee IN CONCERT on Saturday, February 4th at 5pm. New Life Church. 219 16th Street Apalachicola. Free Admission. For a full list of activities be sure to visit the website, www.hcola.org. Flats Pro Seminar - 02/11/2012 February 11, 2012 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM (ET) Shields Marina ~ St. Marks, Florida Sign up now to attend the Flats Pro Seminar on February 11, 2012, at Shields Marina in St. Marks. This comprehensive course will feature instruction on when, where and how to fish the flats of Apalachee Bay. Topics will include knots, tackle, lures, baits, tides and lunar phases, navigation, flats etiquette, boat and trailer rigging and other subjects to help anglers catch more trout, redfish and other inshore game fish. Captains Dave Lear and Chuck Simpson will be the primary instructors, along with Brett Shields. A BBQ lunch and goody bag is included with admission along with Door Prizes. WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 9:00 am to 3:30 pm WHERE: SHIELDS MARINA/St. Marks, Florida COST: $75 (Seating is limited) RESERVATIONS: www.captaindavelear. Forgotten Coast Chef\'s Sampler - 02/12/2012 February 12, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (ET) Fort Coombs Armory The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th Annual Forgotten Coast Chefs Sampler on Sunday, February 12, 2012, from 6:00-9:00 pm. Chefs from all over the Forgotten Coast will prepare their most creative dishes at the historic Fort Coombs Armory located on 4th Street and Avenue D in Apalachicola. Sample an array from our area restaurants. Our talented shopkeepers and local designers give the event an extraordinary touch and add creative flair by decorating each table individually. The tables range from elegant to artistic and funky. Tickets are $50. For more information, call the Apalachicola Bay Chamber at (850) 653-9419 or email us at info@apalachicolabay.org. Frank Sinatra Tribute Show - 02/17/2012 February 17, 2012 to February 19, 2012 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET) Dixie Theatre - Apalachicola Summerwind - an intimate evening with Frank Sinatra, starring Gabriel Russo It will run February 17, 18, 19 - Friday & Saturday 8 PM, Sunday 3 PM Southeast Regional Pigfest - 02/18/2012 February 18, 2012 to February 19, 2012 North Florida Fairgrounds Pigfest 2012! BBQ Cook-off, Music and Arts Festival. Join the fun and reserve your vendor space today, call (850) 222-2043 or register online at www.cacaainc.org H\'COLA\'s 9th Annual African-American History Festival - 02/18/2012 February 18, 2012 to February 19, 2012 Franklin Square - Apalachicola The two-day outdoor free festival will highlight both local and national African- American history, food, art and culture with a parade, live entertainment, exhibits, food, arts and crafts, inspirational speakers, music, dance, poetry and drama. The festival is held at Franklin Square, located in the North Historic District, “The Hill” off 6th Street and Avenue L 30th Annual SGI Regional Chili Cook-Off & Auction - 03/03/2012 March 3, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (ET) St. George Island, Florida Sanctioned by the International Chili Society, over sixty contestants square off at the Gulf Coast Regional Chili Cook-off on St. George Island. The winner of what is the largest regional chili cook-off in the nation advances to the world championship and all proceeds benefit the Island Volunteer Fire Department and First Responder Unit. Activities include a golf tournament, 5K Red Pepper Run, Chili Cook-off, Auction and the naming of Miss Chili Pepper and Mr. Hot Sauce. An estimated crowd of 5,000 people attended last year, we invite you to be a part of this great event this year. Call (850) 927-2753 for more information.