Mexico Beach Community Development Council, Inc. (Visitors Bureau)

The Mexico Beach CDC, Inc. will sponsor the 12th Annual Mexico Beach Photography Contest. Submissions can be sent to the CDC, April 1st through July 30th. Criteria: Photographs must be taken within the City Limits of Mexico Beach, FL. Photos may be either Black & White or Color. May be shot with a digital camera, but cannot be digitally enhanced. Each photographer is limited to entering 6 pictures per category; and, each submission must be accompanied by a separate application and entry fee. Submissions must be received at the Mexico Beach Visitor Information Center by 4:00 PM CT on July 25th, 2011. Submissions may be mailed in to: Mexico Beach Photography Contest; P.O. Box 13382, Mexico Beach, FL 32410. Questions may be directed to 1-888-723-2546 or info@mexico-beach.com

Best Blast on the Beach will begin with the annual Sandy Shoe 5K Race/Walk at Under the Palms Park off 7th Street in Mexico Beach. From Children to Adults, this race will jump start the day, and awards are given out. Please check back with us at a later date for registration information and forms. Registration on the day of the race will be from 6am to 6:45am. Race will be from 7am to 8:30am. Next it's onto our annual Kid's Fishing Tournament. With NO entry fee, children of all ages line up along the sea wall at Canal Park and try to reel in the big ones! Prizes, food and drinks are given out to all participating children and their family members! Fishing tournament is from 9:30am to 11am. Finally, it's time to kick back and enjoy the "Best Blast on the Beach" Firework Show! Starting at dark our grand firework show will be shot from the City Pier and can be viewed anywhere along our beautiful beach. So, grab the lawn chairs, blankets and coolers and hit the beach to enjoy this great show and say "Happy Birthday America".

Mexico Beach Marina 8th Annual Offshore Classic. A two day fishing tournament starting July 27th with categories including King, Wahoo and Dolphin. Bring the family and stay the weekend in Mexico Beach while fising in this great tournament.

The most wonderful tournament in the Florida Panhandle! Since its incorporation in 1997 the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association (MBARA) has had as parts of it mission the task of educating the public on the values of sustainable artificial reef fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico. Beginning in 1995 the MBARA hosted the Kingfish Tournament to raise awareness and monies towards the Reef industry. This annual tournament has grown with over 200 boats entering last year. This is a great weekend to be in Mexico Beach and families love watching the boat bring in the big trophy! Check our website for more information or visit the MBARA website and learn how to get involved with their mission or the tournament.

Music in the Park is back! Bring your chairs and coolers and enjoy listening to talented musicians play. Every Thursday at Sunset Park (located next to the El Governor Motel) there will be talented performers playing for your enjoyment. Singing songs that we all know and love and letting us in on some of their own original creations. Music in the Park starts at 6pm and lasts until 8pm. Parking is available at the El Governor or across Hwy 98. So, come early, grab your spot and relax as you enjoy the rhythms of the music!

Athletes from all over the world travel to St. Joe Beach to run, bike, and swim in this USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Well marked courses follow along the beautiful white sand beaches and pine forest of the Gulf Coast. BEACH BLAST consists of 4 races; pick your passion and distance: Sprint Triathlon 0.35 mile swim - 15 mile bike - 3.1 mile run Sprint Duathlon 1.2 mile run - 15 mile bike - 3.1 mile run Olympic Triathlon 0.7 mile swim - 25 mile bike - 6.2 mile run Olympic Duathlon 3.1 mile run - 25 mile bike - 6.2 mile run

The 14th Annual Mexico Beach Art & Wine Festival will be held at the Driftwood Inn featuring fine wines, great food, live & silent auctions, musical entertainment and, of course, ART! Make your plans today to attend this annual event which brings in artists from all over! Come enjoy music on the beach, along with food and wine!

Here Comes Santa... The Mexico Beach Christmas Celebration of Lights will be held at Sunset Park starting at 5 p.m. CST with our 4th Annual Golf Cart Parade. Come celebrate with Christmas carols by candlelight, the tree lighting ceremony, complementary refreshments and much more. Santa will arrive once the tree has been lit by fire truck and will speak to each boy and girl. So, come celebrate Christmas Beach style with the citizen of Mexico Beach.

Celebrate Safe-Celebrate Twice! No need to wait another 12 months to celebrate the next new year. Ring in the New Year twice. Start in the Eastern Time Zone in Port St. Joe and St. Joe Beach, then travel west just five minutes to Mexico Beach and celebrate all over again an hour later in the Central Time Zone. The trolley service will be carrying passengers to local hot spots and everywhere in between. The trolley rides are FREE to all riders but we do ask for tips for the drivers. ( After 10pm all riders must be 21 or older to ride). For further details, please contact the Mexico Beach Community Development Council at 888-723-2546