Fall into the new season in Gulf County
 

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FLORIDA CATFISH CLASSIC

Grab your fishing gear, load up your favorite fishing buddy and head to your secret catfish spot then reel in a big one! Join in on the 24-hour Florida Catfish Classic, October 6-7, 2006 in Wewahitchka. This event, in its sixth year, brings in anglers from all over the country to try and catch the big one! There is even a category for the kids! Come and try out why freshwater fishing in Gulf County is just as exciting as our saltwater fishing! Stick around for the Catfish Festival on Saturday to round out your weekend! For more information, visit www.floridacatfishclassic.com or call 850-639-2605 for registration and other information.
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FLORIDA PANHANDLE BIRDING AND WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL

The Friends of the St. Joseph Bay Preserves will host the Annual Florida Panhandle Birding and Wildflower Festival October 7-9, 2006, at the St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve in Port St. Joe. This event, in its sixth year, celebrates the areas natural plants, animals, birds and more. There will be field trips guided by experts, lectures and exhibitors. Come learn about the area we all love so much! For more information, visit www.birdfestival.info or call 850-229-1797.
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Movies at the Monument

The first night of Movies in the Park went off with a blast. With about 300 houndred people showing up to watch the first premier the Gulf County Tourist Developement Council and the Mexico Beach Community Development Council have decided to do it again. So on October 13, grab all your gear and head down to the St. Joseph Monument, located on Allen Memorial Way, Port St. Joe. Don't miss this great time, make sure that you bring all your friends and family this event.

Showing: Grease
Time: 8pm (dark)

For more information please call 850/229-7800.
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Ghost on the Coast

Dress up and trick-or-treat with the entire town with great entertainment for all ages. The streets will be blocked off so kids can take over the run of the town. There will be storytelling and costume contest for all ages. The buisnesses along Reid Ave. will have their booths set up to make sure that every child goes home with a treat.
For more information please call the Chamber of Commerce at 850/227-1223.

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Music By The Bay



Every Thursday night in October join all the excitment with Music by the Bay. The concerts are free and will be held at either Frank Pate Park or on the porch of the Thirsty Goat, Port St. Joe.  There will be great music, delicious food and beverages for everyone, starting at  8pm, EST. The locations and entertainment schedule will be posted on the Gulf County Chamber website, www.gulfchamber.org, or call 850/227-1223.
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