Blues and BBQ under the Full Moon at Crooked River Lighthouse

Looking for a break from Christmas music? Warm up with some tunes to get you through the winter season at a special Blues & BBQ full moon event at Crooked River Lighthouse on Sunday, December 15, from 6:00-9:00 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL. This outdoor event will feature live Blues music from the talented “Blues Meets Girl”, a glowing bonfire, and a delicious BBQ meal. Visitors can enjoy the natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the sunset and rising Cold Moon. Bring a chair and enjoy the evening.

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.

Visitors can enjoy 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. Guests can browse the unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop. Visitors may also enjoy the glowing bonfire in the park (weather permitting).

For this special event, admission tickets are required. Purchase early and save—tickets are $17 if bought by December 11, or $22 from December 12 until they sell out. Admission includes live music, bonfire, a delicious BBQ plate (choice of pork or chicken), and after-hours access to the museum.

For brave souls who are bold enough to venture to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast, evening climbs are scheduled at 15-minute intervals throughout the event. Climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking views of St. George Sound. Discounted advance evening climb tickets available for $5 and regular evening climb tickets are $10. Timed 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 both admission and climbs can be purchased in the gift shop or at https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/full-moon-events/. The Lighthouse is located in Carrabelle at 1975 Hwy 98 West. For details, https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/, 850-697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.