Taylor County
18 of the Best Adventures in Taylor County
Taylor County is in the Big Bend of Florida—where the state curves and wraps around the Gulf of Mexico. The county has picturesque fishing villages and towns, such as Steinhatchee and Keaton Beach. And for Heaven’s sake, call it STEEN-hatch-ee. If you say it like a German beer STEIN, you’ll be marked an outsider and …
Treasure Hunting (for Bay Scallops!) in Taylor County, Florida
By: Dawn V. Perez Picture the scene, you are heading out to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico by either the Keaton Beach Canal, the Steinhatchee River or the Econfina River in Taylor County, watching the seagulls fly, the fish jump in the water and enjoying a fresh salt breeze coming from the …
Spend The Night and Spread Your Wings From Perry, Florida
Perry, in Florida’s Taylor County, is known as the “Forest Capitol of the World”. And rightly so, as for many years the smell of the local paper mill was the giveaway that this small city was more important than just a “wide spot in the highway”. But now, with the Foley mill is now turning …
2020 Bay Scallop Season Opens on Florida’s Big Bend, June 15
2020 Bay Scallop Season Opens on Florida’s Big Bend, June 15 The annual bay scallop harvest is the largest economic driver for our Natural North Florida/Big Bend Gulf counties. Snorkelers, hoping for a meal of these tasty mollusks travel from far and wide to take part in what many consider an “underwater Easter egg hunt”! …
Take A Virtual Vacation to Steinhatchee, A Jewel In Natural North Florida’s Taylor County Coast
Take A Break and Take a Virtual Vacation in Natural North Florida Spring 2020 has brought a slowdown to Florida tourism, and tourism worldwide.. Our Visit Natural North Florida region has slowed, too, and with the restrictions of social distancing and travel we’re all dreaming of better times to come. And we hope that potential …
Don’t Miss Taylor County’s ONLY Craft Beer Festival March 2020!
Craft beer and craft beer festivals are really gaining popularity in the Big Bend. So it just makes sense, that Taylor County, in the heart of the Big Bend, hold the Big Bend Brewfest event, one of the largest and most popular in this region. Beer lovers from all over will travel to the small …
Fiddler Crab Festival, Steinhatchee, February 14-16, 2020 — Bigger and Better!
Steinhatchee’s annual Fiddler Crab Festival has become the big event for this small coastal fishing community. From the very beginning, rain or shine, the event has attracted thousands of visitors to the riverside between Taylor and Dixie counties, in Natural North Florida. Steinhatchee is located in southern Taylor County, at the mouth of the Steinhatchee …
64th Annual Florida Forest Festival (and Free Fish Fry!), at Perry, FL October 26, 2019
Yes, that’s a helicopter in the background of this photo of the two-man lumberjack competition at the 2018 Florida Forest Festival in Perry. And there’s more! You can expect to see lots of really spectacular logging gear, military vehicles this year as well as eat some gret food. You’ll also be able to climb aboard …
Get Hooked at Gulf Coast Fishing Tournament, October 12, 2019
If you’re a saltwater angler and paddler, avid or otherwise, you don’t want to miss the upcoming “Get Hooked…In Taylor County” catch, photo, release kayak fishing tournament. Sponsored by and hosted by the Gulf Coast Kayaking Club, Walter B’s store, Taylor County TDC and the Taylor County Chamber of Commerce this event will be held …
Don’t Miss Smokin’ In The Pines BBQ Festival, Perry, FL, September 20-21, 2019
The 2019 Smokin’ In The Pines BBQ Festival is just around the corner, Septermber 20-21 at Forest Capitol Park in Perry. The Park, located on US19, south of Perry, is adjacent to the Forest Capital Museum State Park. With Free Admission, and plenty of good food and entertainment, it’s time to mark your calendars NOW! …