Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Bottle Blonde, 2026
On Monday July 13th, 2026, a ribbon cutting was held by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce for The Bottle Blonde, located at 811 Main Street, Chipley, Florida. In the last year, owners, Michael Gainer and Tommy Slater, have had great relationships with the community, and put together an excellent Team. Read More …

On Saturday June 27th, 2026, The Panhandle Watermelon Festival Parade started at 10 a.m.
On Friday June 26th, 2026, Jim Trawick Park was the site of the 70th 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.
Florida Panhandle Technical College was the site of the Panhandle Watermelon Festival Hot Trot, start and finish.
Attention all watermelon growers, commercial producers to backyard gardeners. As melons ripen and harvest season gets here don’t forget to enter a few of your biggest and best in the Big Melon Contest at the
On May 19th, 2026, Vernon High School “Class of 2026”, held their “Senior Awards” for 2026.
On May 19th, 2026, Chipley High School “Class of 2026”, held their “Senior Awards” for 2026.
On Friday May 22nd, 2026, Graduation for Vernon High School was held at the Vernon Football field and the “Class of 2026” was celebrated.
On Thursday May 21st, 2026, Graduation for Chipley High School was held Memorial Field at Phillip Rountree Stadium and the “Class of 2026” was celebrated.
On April 18th 2026, Blues and Brews Festival a free, live music event, established 2023, was hosted by the Washington County Chamber at the Historic Train Depot- 685 7th Street.