Annual Crooked River Park Fest
The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle, FL will be hosting the 4th Annual Crooked River Park Fest on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
From 10 am - 4 pm, visitors can enjoy an expanded Country ‘Super’ Market, local food vendors, car show from 10-2, and a fish and nature printing art activity. That evening the celebration continues with Twilight at the Tower from 5-8 pm with live music by The Waterbirds, an outdoor movie and a glowing bonfire under the beautiful Snow Moon. Tower climbs, the Keeper’s House Museum including the 1894 Fresnel Lens exhibit, and the lighthouse gift shop will be open during both the day and evening activities. Admission, from 10 am – 4 pm, is free. Admission for Twilight at the Tower from 5-8 pm is $5
The Country ‘Super’ Market, from 10-4, will be expanded to include arts and crafts vendors from around the region. Visitors can shop for gifts and treats, including batch-roasted coffee, delicious baked goods, organic, farm-fresh produce, grass-fed beef, coastal decor and art, jewelry, totes, hot sauces, artisan soaps, candles, balms, local books, tumblers and handcrafted items. Guests can also browse unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the Keeper’s House Gift Shop.
From 10 am - 2 pm, a car show will showcase a variety of vehicles, from classic and vintage models to modern custom cars. This event is sure to delight car enthusiasts and casual visitors. Prizes will be awarded so car owners are encouraged to join. Some cars will be from organizations such as the Forgotten Coast Cruisers, and the Tallahassee Branch of the antique Automobile Club of America. Numerous awards will be given as People’s Choice Awards, as chosen by ballots submitted by visitors
The Carrabelle Artist Association will host a Fish and Naturing Printing activity, offering a unique, hands-on creative experience. Attendees can create their own nautical or nature themed piece on rice paper or a tea towel to take home. Tickets for this activity are $20 and include materials and personal instruction. Attendees may also bring their own t-shirt, apron, or other items to create. Tickets are available at the Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce, the lighthouse gift shop and Ticketleap. Morning and afternoon sessions will be available. For details, contact Marian Morris 850-294-9664 or morrispottery@gmail or contact the Crooked River Lighthouse through January 30. Those with advance tickets will be given preference over walk-ins.
For Park Fest, tower climbs - day and evening - will be a special price of $5 for ages 13 and up. Children 12 and under are free with an adult and must be at least 44 inches tall. Current members also climb free. Climbers are rewarded with amazing panoramic views from the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast. Guests can also enjoy free entry to the Keeper’s House Museum to explore several exhibits and to view the original 4th Order Fresnel Lens, crafted in Paris in 1894. Climb tickets are available in the gift shop or online at https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/full-moon-events/ .
As darkness falls, visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the golden sunset and the rising Snow Moon during Twilight at the Tower from 5 pm to 8 pm. The evening features an outdoor movie, live music, after-hours museum tours, glowing bonfire, and browsing in the gift shop. Live music by The Waterbirds on the Pirate Ship stage will bring a lively mix of reggae, folk, jazz, rock, blues, and original songs. This will be a night of fantastic music and full moon magic and guests are welcome to bring a chair and relax as the sky shifts from watercolor tones to evening blues.
Interested in being a vendor? Check out the details here: Jan 31 | Super Country Market | VENDOR Registration Be sure to sign up by Friday night to ensure your spot is secured.
For more information, contact the Gift Shop at 850-697-2732, carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.