Annual Crooked River Park Fest
The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle, FL will be hosting the 4th Annual Crooked River Park Fest on a new date, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026
From 10 am - 4 pm, visitors can enjoy an expanded Country ‘Super’ Market, offering arts, crafts, fresh local foods, treats, and unique coastal finds. Delicious food from vendors, Mamaw's Fresh Catch and LINKS Sausage & Beer, will be available throughout the day. a car show from 10-2, a fish and nature printing art activity and live music by The Waterbirds will round out the day. Tower climbs, the Keeper’s House Museum with the 1894 Fresnel Lens, and the gift shop will be available from 10 am - 5pm. Admission is free.
The Country ‘Super’ Market,
From 10-4, the Country Market will be expanded to include numerous arts and crafts, produce, and baked goods 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.
CAR SHOW
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.
HANDS ON ART ACTIVITY
The Carrabelle Artist Association will host a Fish and Nature 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. Click here for Fish and Nature Printing Tickets.
LIVE MUSIC: THE WATERBIRDS
From 2-4 pm, The Waterbirds will hit the Pirate Ship stage and bring a lively mix of reggae, folk, jazz, rock, blues, and original songs. The group features singer-songwriter Susan David with Terry Koral, Rick Kohl, and Paul Adams.
TOWER CLIMBS
For Park Fest, lighthouse tower climbs will be available for 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 by clicking the ticket image below.
