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70th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival Parade 2026

Posted onJuly 2, 2026AuthorbethLeave a comment

On Saturday June 27th, 2026, The Panhandle Watermelon Festival Parade started at 10 a.m.

70th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival Concert 2026

Posted onJune 30, 2026AuthorbethLeave a comment

On Friday June 26^th, 2026, Jim Trawick Park was the site of the 70^th annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival, a free event thanks to the many local sponsors making it possible for the great entertainment, Tracy Byrd, Dailey & Vincent, and Ashley Monroe. Read More …

70th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival 2026

Posted onJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026AuthorbethLeave a comment

Florida Panhandle Technical College was the site of the Panhandle Watermelon Festival Hot Trot, start and finish. Read More …

T.J. RoulhacClasses of 1938-1968 Reunion

Posted onJune 23, 2026AuthorbethLeave a comment

On Friday, June 19^th, 2026, Class reunion for classes of 1938-1968 gathered for a fish fry, to reminisce, and celebrate the Legacy of T.J. Roulhac, the location was Gilmore Park.

Ribbon Cutting Held for ( Historic First National Bank) Project

Posted onJune 22, 2026AuthorbethLeave a comment

On Monday, June 22nd, 2026, City of Chipley, the Chamber of Washington County and DHM Melvin Engineering celebrated a ribbon cutting for The First National Bank (Mongoven Building) which has been made into a public gathering space. Read More …

Florida 4-H Avian Quiz Bowl

Posted onJune 15, 2026Authorbeth

Saturday’s Florida 4-H Avian Quiz Bowl was a first for Washington County 4-Hers. The quiz competition tested their knowledge on topics including rearing and feeding poultry and water fowl, breed characteristics and types, genetics, reproduction, biosecurity, health matters, and poultry pioneers.