Lantern Fest

Light up the night with the Crooked River Lighthouse at LANTERN FEST, on Saturday, October 20 from 6 – 10 pm at the lighthouse park in Carrabelle Beach (1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle). Join the glow of 123 beautiful lanterns in celebration of the Crooked River Lighthouse’s 123rd birthday! Local lore, glowing lanterns, music, dance, food and night time tower climbs bring magic and history together!

This remarkable festival, best known for its awesome display of over a hundred colorful and handmade lanterns, also features wonderful live music by Celtic duo Aisha Ivey and Stephen Hodges, and by Celtic on the Half Shell as well as amazing performances by the TCC Dance Company, ancient craft demonstrators, star gazing with the Tallahassee Astronomical Society, children’s activities, delicious food and desserts and special evening tower climbs of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast.

Admission to this great celebration and wonderful music and dance program is only $5 for adults and $1 for ages 6-16. Tower climbing tickets are just $5 for adults and $3 for children (must be 44” tall). Good food will also be available for purchase too. Be prepared to sing Happy Birthday to the 1895 maritime landmark!