2023 LANTERN FEST IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 FROM 6-10PM
Crooked River Lighthouse Hosts a Night of Magical History!
Glowing lanterns, music, dance and moonlit tower climbs bring magic and history together.
This year's Lantern Fest will be celebrated on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 6-10 pm on the park grounds at Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Highway 98 West, Carrabelle Beach, FL. Our unique outdoor festival lights up the night with magic and history at the 1895 maritime landmark. Special activities include live music and dance, moonlit tower climbs, ancient craft demonstrations, enchanting glowing lantern display, museum displays, gift shop, and delicious food and desserts.
The Tallahassee Community College Dance Company will dazzle guests on the outdoor stage with their superb choreography, amazing talent and imaginative use of glow-in-the-dark props and illusions.
Join our unique birthday party as the Crooked River Lighthouse turns 128 years old!
Tickets are on sale now and are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate.
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Featuring a remarkably gifted and entertaining musical group, The Currys!
The Currys have been staking their claim within the Americana music scene since 2013, when vocalist / guitarist Tommy Curry quit his teaching job and moved to join the harmony-based folk-rock outfit newly formed by brother Jimmy Curry (vocals, guitar) and cousin Galen Curry (vocals, bass). The band, who cut their teeth playing the oyster bars and listening rooms of the Florida Panhandle, has since written and released two full-length albums. The band's three-park family harmonies provide the organic, lived-in feel of roots music. Their songs defy any neat categorization - country nostalgia, folk-pop, harmony-driven Americana and grittier folk-rock.
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Jellyfish Lantern-Making Workshop
Saturday, November 11, 1 - 3 pm
LOCATION: Lanark Village Boat Club, 2364 Hwy 98 E, Lanark, FL.
COST: $10 (cash only and correct change if possible) to pay at the door.
Limited to 20 participants.
Wonderful volunteer, Lisa Keith-Lucas, will guide attendees in making the very popular Jellyfish Lanterns! These enchanting lanterns are highly admired at Lantern Fest and are fairly easy to make. Basic materials (colorful plastic bowls, bubble wrap, sheer fabrics and fairy lights), instruction and hands on help will be provided at the workshop. Attendees are invited to bring any additional materials they may like to really personalize their creations! Participants will be able to explore their creative side and personalize their lantern to make it uniquely their own.
Reservations are required by contacting the gift shop at the Crooked River Lighthouse at 850-697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com.
Star Lantern-Making Workshop
Saturday, November 11, 10 am - 12 pm
LOCATION: C-Quarters Marina, Upstairs Room, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98 East), Carrabelle, FL.
COST: $10 (cash only and correct change if possible) to pay at the door.
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants will learn to make a traditional Filipino Parol, a 3D star lantern. This wonderful workshop is being led by Aurora Hansen and members of the Big Bend Filipino American Association Inc. Note: this workshop requires a bit more artistic skill than the jellyfish lanterns. Participants are encouraged to bring their glowing creation to the Crooked River Lighthouse for Lantern Fest.
Reservations are required by contacting the gift shop at the Crooked River Lighthouse at 850-697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com.
