3rd Annual Crooked River Park Fest

The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle, FL will be hosting their 3rd Annual Crooked River Park Fest on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The event features an expanded Country ‘Super’ Market, local food vendor, car show, and fish rubbing art activity. The Crooked River Lighthouse Museum & Gift Shop, tower climbs, and the 1894 Fresnel Lens exhibit will also be open to visitors. Admission to the Crooked River Park Fest is free to the public.  

The Country ‘Super’ Market, from 9 am-3 pm ET, will be expanded to include food vendors and regional arts and crafts vendors. Visitors can shop for gifts and goodies like fresh roasted coffee, delicious baked goods, farm fresh produce, grass-fed beef, local art, and handcrafted items. Festival attendees can also grab a bite from a local food truck and browse some unique nautical gifts and souvenirs inside the Keeper’s House gift shop.  

There will also be a car show from 9 am to 3 pm ET, courtesy of the Forgotten Coast Cruisers. Attendees can admire an array of vehicles, including classic, vintage, and modern custom cars, each showcasing unique craftsmanship and timeless appeal. This event is sure to delight both car enthusiasts and casual visitors.

The Carrabelle Artist Association will host a Fish Rubbing activity, offering a unique and creative hands-on experience for a small fee. Participants can experience Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese art of fish rubbing, by creating their own nautical-themed art to take home. Using local fish and rice paper, attendees will learn this fascinating art form and leave with a frame-able piece of custom artwork. All materials are provided, making this an engaging activity for art enthusiasts and curious beginners alike.

Guests can also enjoy a visit inside the Keeper’s House Museum to see the exhibit for the Lighthouse’s original 4th Order Fresnel lens manufactured in Paris, France in 1894 glowing and turning. The exhibit, a blend of science, culture, and history, highlights the role of Fresnel Lens technology.  There is no charge for admission for a self-guided visit through the museum from 9 am – 5 pm ET but donations are warmly accepted to help preserve the Crooked River Lighthouse. In addition, lighthouse tower climbs are available for those 13 + yrs old for a $5 fee from 9 am – 5 pm ET.  Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed climber and must be a minimum of 44 inches tall. 

Crooked River Lighthouse is located in Carrabelle, just west of the Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle. For more information, contact the gift shop at 850-697-2732, carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com or https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Crooked River Lighthouse
1975 Hwy 98 West
Carrabelle, FL 32322 + Google Map

(850) 697-2732

https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/category/programs-events/