From Worm Gruntin’ to Blue Crabs to Christmas in Panacea, Wakulla County celebrates its holidays and other annual traditions like no other place on earth. With nearly 40 festivals each year, there’s something for everyone — in every season.
Festivals & Events
JANUARY
21st Annual Crawfordville Arbor Day Celebration & Tree Giveaway
Date: Saturday, January 18
Location: Hudson Park (21 Ochlockonee Street, Crawfordville)
Time: 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Crawfordville Arbor Day Celebration gives away FREE native trees to Wakulla County residents. More than a thousand young trees (in pots) will be offered! One per person. Kids, too! Choose from the following species: red maple, chalk maple, river birch, tulip poplar, willow oak, live oak, pignut hickory, blackgum (sourgum), bald cypress, American elm, green ash, redbud, elderberry, rusty lyonia, cabbage palm, and longleaf pine.
FEBRUARY
Rotary Club of Wakulla County Valentine’s Day Parade and Festival
Date: Saturday, February 8th
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Hudson Park, Crawfordville, FL
Participate in the fun and excitement of the Valentine Celebration and contribute in a very special way to the community’s effort to raise money for Wakulla County charities and youth scholarships. Fun parade begins at 10 a.m., along with arts & crafts, food vendors. Entertainment and fun for ALL ages!
African American Heritage Celebration
Date: Saturday, February 14th-16th
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
More information to come!
MARCH
SunBlest Gardens Spring Open House
Date: March 22nd & March 23rd
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Location: 874 Commerce Blvd. Crawfordville, FL 32327
Embrace the beauty of spring at our open house on March 22-23, 2025. Step into a world of vibrant blooms and greenery at our commercial greenhouse, a hidden gem only accessible to the public twice a year! Unleash your inner gardener and enjoy wholesale pricing on a stunning array of plants. Join us for a blooming good time – mark your calendars now!
Panacea Beer & Oyster Festival
Date: March 22nd
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
Location: 48 Mound St, Panacea, FL
The Panacea Beer and Oyster Festival is held along Dickerson Bay at Woolley Park in Panacea, Florida. The festival features unlimited samplings of local and national craft beers in the beer garden and will host local oyster farmers who will have their delicious oysters available for purchase!
The festival will also feature food & craft vendors, live music, and a beautiful view for sipping and shucking!
All proceeds benefit the Panacea Waterfronts Florida Partnership.