Jackson County - Florida's Best Kept Secret!

Hidden in the heart of Northwest Florida's panhandle, Jackson County holds pristine natural treasures and a tradition of southern charm and hospitality. It is a part of Florida that enjoys the benefits of a long-standing agreement between Mother Nature and Father Time - an agreement to preserve The Very Nature of Florida.

We enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, hunting, golf, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding and many more great pastimes. Plan your vacation around our exciting fun.

Visit the Best Kept Secret of Northwest Florida and enjoy!

Upcoming Events

JACKSON COUNTY SPANISH HERITAGE TRAIL
150 mile self driving tour to visit 10 Spanish sites of historic significance.
Kick off date Spring 2013
 
 
 
Grand Ridge Spring Festival
Saturday, March 30, 2013
8 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Children's activities, Egg hunt,
John Thomas Porter Park, Grand Ridge
For more information call
850-592-4621
 
Flea Across Florida
April 12-13, 2013
Jackson County
Non-sponsored event
 
Marianna Arts Festival
10th Annual
April 19-20, 2013
Citizens Lodge, Marianna
Bar-ba-que cookoff, live entertainment
vendors, children's activities, art contest
5K and 10K race
For more information
850-573-0100
 
Minn Kota Bass Fishing Tournament
May 3-4,2013
Lake Seminole
For more information
904-449-8693

Bellamy Bridge Ghost Tours
Anniversary of Elizabeth Bellamy death
Saturday, May 11, 2013
For more information
850-482-8060
 
Marianna Airport Fly In
Marianna Municipal Airport
Saturday, May 18, 2013
9 am-4 p.m
Vendors, civilian aircraft
For more information
850-482-2281
 
 
Graceville Harvest Festival                                                                                                                                                                   
Saturday, October 20, 2012                                                                                                                                                                            
For all ages; entertainment, food vendors,
social activities, arts & crafts and car show.                                                                   
Call Eugene Adams (850)263-3691

Pumpkins In the Park: Kids Fun Day                                                                                                                                          
Saturday, October 20, 2012                                                                                                                                                                
Call Eric Toole (850) 693-4078

Scottish Highland Games
October 26th – 28th
Citizens Lodge Park
www.bigbendscots.com

Florida Caverns State Park:
Spirit of the Caverns
October 28th and 29th 
6pm to 10pm                                                                                                                                                                           
Spirit trail, games, living historians and
even a visit from Smokey the Bear.                                                                                                                                           
Entrance to the event is $4 per vehicle.                                                                                                                 
 
 
The Halloween House of Horrors Marianna                                                                                                    
October 19th – 31st
6 to 9 Sunday – Thursday
6 to 10 Friday & Saturday
Corner of Highway 90 and Jefferson Street.                                                      
Concessions available                                                                                                                                                           
Admission is $5                                                                                                                                                         

Fall Festival                                                                                                                                                                
Sunland Center                                                                                                                                                                         
October 27th @ 9am                                                                                                                                                                                
Three stages with entertainment,
vendors, cane grinding and more.

Chipola Fall Theater Production “Noises Off”                                                                                                                
October 31st @ 7pm                                                                                                                                                                          
Center for the Arts

Mosier’s Field of Screams Corn Maze                                                                                                                  
2625 Standland Road Cottondale, FL                                                                                                                               
Admission is $7
Call (850)326-6168
www.mo-ganics.com      
 
St Patty's Day Festival
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Madison Street Park
2 p.m. -6 pm
Fun for the entire family, entertainment, food
vendors, fire truck pull,
5K race
For more information call
850-718-1022                                                                                                                                                   

 
 

Marianna Airport Hosts Fly-in

Marianna Municipal Airport Fly-in

On Saturday May 18th the Marianna Airport will commemorate Armed Forces Day by hosting a Fly-in.  A mix collection of vintage military and civilian aircraft showcase their wings on the airport tarmac. A variety of 6 war birds ranging from  a 1936 Lockheed-12 the aircraft used to film the movie Amelia, two AT-6s,  two CJ-6,  a Russian YAK-52TD, one of only two in the U.S., and an AT-11,  three helicopters, and civilian aircraft. The  Young Eagles organization offer free flights to high school age aviation enthusiasts. Pre registration is required. Opening ceremony begins at 9 am, with a fly by performed by The Red Dragons Aerial Demonstration Team. During World War II the airport was called Graham Air Base, an Air Force training base used to train pilots for combat in the AT-6 aircraft.

The local remote control airplane club, Chipola R/C aviators demonstration show follows the Red Dragons demonstration team.

Friday night, May 17th,  FAA safety seminar is scheduled from 6 pm-9 pm at Citizens Lodge. Transportation and a pizza dinner is provided for participating pilots. Saturday morning a pancake and sausage breakfast will be served for particpating pilots.  Three level of prizes will be awarded at 2 pm, must be present to win. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call  the TDC office 850-482-8060, or the Marianna Airport 850- 482-2281.

 

Hotels and Motels

Beautiful Jackson County has an amazing array of Hotel and Motel accommodations.  There are an abundance of Hotels near I-10, others in and around Marianna and surrounding towns as well as fishing Lodges and Inns.

 

 

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Golfing In Jackson County

Florida Caverns Golf Course

(Public, 9 holes, $11.00 - $9.00) This course features small, elevated greens. The terrain is rolling, so you can expect some interesting lies in the fairways. The course is located next to a state park, so squirrels and deer are common scenery. The green fees shown (subject to change) are good for all-day play. Walking the course is allowed on weekdays and during designated hours on weekends.

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Local Attractions

Within its borders Jackson County keeps the magic and beauty of the Florida found behind the billboards and beyond the glare of theme park lights. It is a natural wonder few have discovered. Low rolling hills crowded by towering stands of pine and sprawling oaks are crisscrossed by a shimmering  lacework of unspoiled waterways. Meandering streams and rivers, crystal clear springs, vast lakes and quiet ponds endlessly feed the lush scenery, abundant wildlife and the dreams of sportsmen and nature lovers everywhere.

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Grant Application Form

 

JACKSON COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

4318 Lafayette Street
P. O. Box 130
Marianna, Florida 32447
Telephone: 850-482-8060
FAX: 850-482-8002
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The grant application link is located below the policies and procedures. Please review the process submit the request for TDC review.



Pam Fuqua

Executive Director



Tourist Development Council


 

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