The Forgotten Coast Parrot Head Club’s “Fins Up on the Forgotten Coast” Music Festival is returning to the Crooked River Lighthouse and the Forgotten Coast. On Saturday, September 5, the Crooked River Lighthouse will host three fabulous musicians for three shows:
-- Brian Rowland from 1:00 - 2:30 pm,
-- Sticky Tim from 5:00 - 6:30 pm and,
-- Harold Boothe from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
Plus guests can enjoy food and beverages from the LINK Sausages & Beer Food Truck. This relaxing event offers free museum visits, gift shop browsing, daytime and twilight tower climbs, and the peaceful natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach. For event details and artists’ bios – https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/fins-up-on-the-forgotten-coast/. Admission is FREE. Donations welcome to benefit Bring Me A Book Forgotten Coast & Franklin Education Foundation's Tango Flight Program.

The Keeper's House Museum will be open for special hours, featuring the lighthouse's original Fourth Order Fresnel lens, constructed in Paris, France, in 1894. The Beacon Bistro will offer baked goodies, popcorn, and refreshments by donation. Plus guests can enjoy food and beverages from the LINK Sausages & Beer Food Truck.

For those looking for an unforgettable view, twilight tower climbs provide a chance to experience the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast from the top. Climbers will enjoy panoramic views of St. George Sound, Carrabelle Beach, and the beautiful colors of twilight stretching across the horizon as dusk settles over the coast. Climbs are $6 for the public, free for current members and free for kids 12 and under with a ticketed adult. All climbers must be at least 44 inches tall.

Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.