Moonlit Evenings & Coastal Twilight Events

Twilight at the Tower SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 7:00-9:00 pm - Harvest Moon

Celebrate a Moonlit Evening at Crooked River Lighthouse

Join us at the Crooked River Lighthouse on Sunday, October 5, from 7:00-9:00 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL. Experience an after-hours tour of the Keeper’s House Museum and see the exhibit of the lighthouse’s original, historic Fresnel lens constructed in 1894 in Paris, France. Browse the unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop. Attendees are welcome to bring a chair and enjoy the evening as the color of the sky goes from watercolor hues to evening blues and the first evening star appears. Guests can enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings as the golden sun sets below the horizon and the Hunter’s Moon or Harvest Moon rises.

Evening climbs are also available for those brave souls who are bold enough to venture to the top of the tallest Forgotten Coast lighthouse. Climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach. Evening climbs cost $10 and climb tickets are needed due to limited availability. Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. Children 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult.

This month’s moon is traditionally known as the Hunter’s Moon. This year it is also the Harvest Moon. It is called the Hunter’s Moon because “this is the month when game is fattening up for winter. Now is the time for hunting and laying in a store of provisions for the long months ahead. The full Moon that happens nearest to the fall equinox (September 22 or 23) always takes on the name “Harvest Moon.” Unlike other full Moons, this full Moon rises at nearly the same time—around sunset—for several evenings in a row, giving farmers several extra evenings of moonlight and allowing them to finish their harvests before the frosts of fall arrive.” (Credit: The Old Farmer’s Almanac).

Tickets for climbs can be purchased online at GET TICKETS or by dropping by our gift shop.

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Lantern Fest / Twilight at the Tower SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 6:00-10:00 pm 

Celebrate a Night of Magical History at Crooked River Lighthouse

Glowing lanterns, music, dance and night time tower climbs bring magic & history together. Join us at the Crooked River Lighthouse on Saturday, November 8, from 6:00-10:00 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL for a special Lantern Fest Twilight at the Tower event. Lantern Fest is a unique, outdoor festival, best known for its awesome display of over a hundred colorful, hanging lanterns, lights up the night with magic and history at the 1895 maritime landmark. Special activities include amazing music and Bluegrass harmonies by the Bottom Dollar Boys, the spectacular glow-in-the-dark performance from the Tallahassee State College Dance Company, special evening tower climbs, ancient craft demonstrations, enchanting glowing lantern display, museum displays, gift shop, and delicious food and desserts. Don’t miss this evening of music, dance, night tower climbs, glowing lanterns and yummy food.

Learn more about Lantern Fest by clicking here 

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Blues & BBQ / Twilight at the Tower FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 6:00-8:00 pm - Cold Moon

Celebrate Blues & BBQ at a Moonlit Evening at Crooked River Lighthouse

Join us at the Crooked River Lighthouse on Friday, December 5, from 6:00-8:00 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL for a special Blues & BBQ-themed Twilight at the Tower. This festive Blues & BBQ evening invites visitors to enjoy live music from the talented duo “Blues Meets Girl,” a glowing bonfire, and a delicious BBQ meal, all set against the beautiful coastal backdrop. Visitors can enjoy the natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach as the golden sun sets, the Cold Moon rises, and one of the longest nights of the year unfolds.

Powerful musical duo, Blues Meets Girl, is a collaboration of British Blues veteran Mr. Downchild and Texas born singer/songwriter Kasimira. These two bold artists weave their separate influences together to create down-home, smokin’, sexy blues music at its best. Listeners can feel and relate to the soulful and passionate songs, as well as their unique renditions of the classics by Muddy Waters, Etta James, Big Mama Thorton, Elmore James and more. Blues Meets Girl is bonafide Blues thru and thru.

Experience an after-hours tour of the Keeper’s House Museum and see the exhibit of the lighthouse’s original, historic Fresnel lens constructed in 1894 in Paris, France. Browse the unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop. Attendees are welcome to bring a chair and enjoy the evening as the color of the sky goes from watercolor hues to evening blues and the first evening star appears. 

Evening climbs are also available for those brave souls who are bold enough to venture to the top of the tallest Forgotten Coast lighthouse. Climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach. Climb tickets are needed due to limited availability. Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. Children 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult.

Tickets for climbs can be purchased online at GET TICKETS or by dropping by our gift shop.