Tampa Convention Center, 333 South Franklin St. IBEX is for the trade only and not open to the general public.
SAILBOAT & TRAWLER RENDEZVOUS
30th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show Georgetown, SC, Oct. 19-20
America’s Great Loop Cruiser’s Association Fall Rendezvous Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville, AL, Oct. 14-17
This FREE event is one of the largest wooden boat shows in the country with over 140 classic wooden boats displayed on land and water, a wooden boatbuilding competition, children’s model boatbuilding, knot tying, maritime art and crafts, food and music. The show takes place on the waterfront and along Front Street in historic downtown Georgetown. All proceeds benefit the South Carolina Maritime Museum. www.woodenboatshow.com.
This is the AGLCA’s largest annual rendezvous and reunion, but it sold out early. You can get on the waiting list at www.greatloop.org. New this year are the Looper Crawls, which is for people who want to come to the Rendezvous just to see the boats in the Marina. AGLCA members can still buy tickets for that.
SEAFOOD FESTIVALS
Annual Wooden Boat Show Manteo, Roanoke Island, NC, Oct. 26
Sunset Beach Concert with Justin Moore September 1, 2019, Florabama, Perdido, FL, 4-8PM
Hosted by the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, 104 Fernando Street, Manteo, NC 27954. This event is held on the downtown Manteo waterfront. For those who want to exhibit their boat, contact sailing@townofmanteo.com, or call 252-475-1750.
The Valory Music Co. artist Justin Moore will launch The Flora-Bama Lounge and Package “Flora-Bama Sunset Concert Series” Labor Day Weekend, kicking off a series of intimate shows on the beach behind the famed bar on Sunday, September 1st. The toast to Summer starts at 4 PM CST (doors at 3 PM CST), and openers to be announced.
10th Annual Southport Wooden Boat Show Southport, NC, Nov. 2
Bulls on the Beach September 5-7, 2019 8PM nightly, Florabam, Perdido, Florida
Held downtown on the waterfront at the Old Yacht Basin, wooden boats—both in the water and on land—will be on display. Event runs 10am-4pm. Go to www.southportwoodenboatshow.com. 910-477-2787.
Biloxi Sunset Music Cruise Sept. 6-Oct. 26, Ship Island Excursion, Biloxi, 6:30PM Celebrate the evening while enjoying the sunset and dance to all your favorite tunes, as we embark on our memorable Friday night Biloxi Groove Cruise along the Biloxi waterfront. DJ entertainment is provided by Tri-Star Sound. Light snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed.
W.A.V.E. Day on the Bay September 7, 2019 – 9:00AM, Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola, FL The Wounded American Veteran Event is a boating day when volunteers use their own boats to give cruises to soldiers who have been injured or disabled while serving in the armed forces. W.A.V.E., is a private, all volunteer initiative first organized by Pensacola Bay Area Yacht Clubs, to honor our nation’s disabled veterans. Originated by Navy Yacht Club Pensacola, and joined by Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, Ft. Walton Yacht Club, Eglin Yacht Club and Pt. Yacht Club, W.A.V.E. 2012 was the first of what has become an annual event. W.A.V.E. features a sail on private boats for wounded veterans and an adult guest of their choice. Activities include an opening ceremony with color guard, live entertainment, a complimentary lunch and beverages. Veterans are presented with a commemorative cap.
Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage Festival September 7, 2019, 12-10PM Jackson County Fairgrounds Enjoy one of the top blues festivals on the Mississippi Gulf 10
September 2019 S O U T H W I N D S
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