Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ at Charleston Maritime Center

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Put on your dancing shoes and bring the family to the 3rd Annual Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ Festival. Festival goers will delight in fresh served local shrimp dishes while listening to the classic beach music sounds of the Original TAMS… There will also be a jump castle, critters from the SC Aquarium, face painting from Merry Making Face and Body Paint and rides on The Thriller speed boat. You can also park in Mt. Pleasant and catch a discounted ride from the Charleston Water Taxi www.charlestonwatertaxi.com.

Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ has become a new lowcountry tradition that promises to bring out all that is good about our area. Proceeds from the event go to the SC Shrimpers Association, National Association of Caterers Scholarships for local culinary students and members and this year a portion of proceeds will also go to the Spirit of South Carolina.

Schedule

11:00 DJ Jim Bowers playing all the hits
1:00 Shrimp Dish Contest
1:30 The TAMS take the stage
2:30 Dance Contest
3:00 The TAMS

Food, Wine, Miller Chill , FireFly Sweet Tea Vodka will be available for purchase all day.
Advance tickets available at area BI-LO stores
Advance $9, $10 at the door and children under 10 are free
For more information visit www.shrimpin.info

State Park Hosts Union Garrison at Fort Clinch

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-Visitors invited to interpretive program portraying soldier’s life in 1864-

FERNANDINA BEACH – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Fort Clinch State Park will host a Union Garrison event on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5. The event will feature soldiers in period costume involved in marching drills, cooking and daily activities, allowing visitors to interact with living historians and experience life in the fort as it was in 1864.

For additional information, contact the park at (904) 277-7274 or visit www.FloridaStateParks.org.

The event will take place:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2008

Fort Clinch State Park, 2601 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida

Tour at St Augustine Lighthouse for Sunset and Moonrise

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Be a guest of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and enjoy viewing the sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St. Augustine! This special event includes a champagne toast, provided by San Sebastian Winery, atop the tower and an informative overview of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station.
Hours: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $25 for non museum members, $20 for museum members

Call 904.829.0745 or visit the website for more information.

Washington Oak Gardens Plant Sale

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Flower Study in PinkJoin the Friends of Washington Oaks for their 2nd Saturday Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A portion of the plants for sale were propagated and grown right there in the park by volunteers. All proceeds benefit the park for enhancement of current and new facilities.

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast, FL
Call 386.446.6783
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: $4 per vehicle for up to 8 people

Creative Commons License photo credit: Lincolnian (Back soon)

Night Owl Cinema Series: Toy Story

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Enjoy a night with the family in the open air while watching the movie Toy Story on the big screen at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Florida’s newest outdoor arts and cultural venue. Admission to Night Owl Cinema Series is free and the show begins at 8 p.m.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Admission: Free