Cedar Key Florida Chamber of Commerce - On Florida's Nature Coast


May 2012 See Grid Type Calendar
Fishing Clinics will begin soon! They will be held at the Sen. George Kirkpatrick marine lab and #4 Bridge from 9 a.m. and end around 2 p.m. in July for ages 6-16. Watch the Community Calendar for the dates and how to register

5th to 6th	Small Boat Festival The 28th Cedar Key small boat meet will be Saturday and Sunday, May 5th and 6th, 2012, the first full weekend in May. It is completely informal. Tides and weather are still the only organization. There are no planned events, signups, or fees. See the website for more detail. See Website
Flea Market 1st and 3rd Saturday Next to Marina Hardware and behind Chamber Building 8-noon

9th	Energy Conservation Education and Awards Presentation Wednesday May 9th, 9 a.m. Community Center - 809 6th Street Free materials to assist your business conserve energy Refreshments Served

9th	Energy Conservation Awards The City of Cedar Key and the Energy Advisory Panel invites all business owners, managers and their employees to an educational/awards meeting Wednesday, May 9 at 9 a.m. at the Community Center. This meeting is essential to The City of Cedar Keys receiving The Energy Grant. So we hope many of our members will attend. Awards will be given to businesses that have fully implemented recycling. We promise that the meeting will be brief because we know how busy you are! Help the City keep it`s energy and waste cost down and hold the line on taxes. We all save and protect our environment!!!"

10th	Birds in Culture The Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge invites you to join the Refuge Ranger for the free Birds in Culture at Cedar Key Library on Thursday May 10th at 10:30 AM

11th to 12th	Relay for Life Registration for the Gilchrist/Levy Relay for Life, a benefit for the American Cancer Society, starts at 6pm at the Trenton High School Track Friday, May 11th and the relay proceeds all night and ends Saturday, May 12th. Keep watching here for more details as they become available. See Website

12th	Go Wild, Go Birding The Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge invites you to join the Refuge Ranger for the FREE "Birds in Culture" at Cedar Key Library on Thursday May 10th at 10:30 a.m. International Migratory Bird Day is May 12, 2012.

12th	Lasagna Dinner Cedar Key Eagles is hosting a lasagna dinner on May 12th from 1-6 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets are $7. For more information call Nancy at 543-9107 Send Email

12th	Mother`s Day Tea and Victorian Fashion Show Saturday May 12, 2012 2 pm - 4 pm Wear your favorite fancy hat at the Mother`s Day Tea and Victorian Fashion Show Hosted by the Guardian ad Litem Foundation Board Reserve by calling 352 463-3842 $25

18th	Captains` Meeting and Calcutta In conjunction with the May 19th Fishing Tournament sponsored by the Chiefland Rotary Club, there will be a Dinner held at the Community Center. 6:30 Social and 7:00 Dinner. BYOB For more information, please call 352-496-4808

19th	Episcopal Church Annual Seafood Feast Christ Episcopal Church is holding their annual Seafood Feast on Saturday May 19th at the Community Center. Miss Thelma McCain and her crew are once again preparing a feast of mullet, shrimp, clams, chowder, grits and hush puppies along with a variety of desserts for the annual feast. The event is noon-2. Advance tickets strongly suggested. Please call 543-6128

19th	Fishing Tournament 7a.m. Chiefland Rotary Club is sponsoring a fishing tournament in Cedar Key on May 19, 2012 where you can be awarded $1,000 for the biggest Redfish and biggest Trout and $2,000 for Best Bag, based on weight. Boat entry fees include 2 anglers, 2 t-shirts and 2 dinner tickets. $125 per boat. Entry forms at the Chamber or call 352-493-4808 for more information
Flea Market 1st and 3rd Saturday Next to Marina Hardware and behind Chamber Building 8-noon
June 2012 See Grid Type Calendar

2nd	Watermelon Festival Watermelon Festival in chiefland City Park and surrounding areas.8:00 am - 4: pm For more info on this event please contact the Chiefland Women`s Club at 352-493-7506 See Website

2nd	Tour de Melon The Tour De Melon Is A Family Trail Ride And A Century Ride On An Area Highway Route Sponsored By The Suwannee Valley Rotary Club. The Ride Takes Place Each Year In Chiefland, Florida Where You`Ll See A Fading Part Of Florida History. Join Us On Saturday, June 2, 2012, 7:30 A.M. Starting Time, For An Unforgettable Ride Through Rural America. Enjoy The Beautiful Scenery With Broad Areas Of Ranches, Crop Land And Nature; The Camaraderie Of Hundreds Of Other Cyclists, And Delicious Fresh Sweet Watermelon! Proceeds From This Ride Benefit National And Local Charities. See Website
July 2012 See Grid Type Calendar

28th	Light Station Open House The Light Station will have their open house on July 28th from 9-4. Catch a tour boat from the city docks, rent a vessel, or take your own to Seahorse Key for a celebration of wildlife hosted by refuge staff. Enjoy the out of doors at the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge, where wildlife comes first. If interested in a shuttle boat ride, please call either Tidewater Tours 543-9523 or Cedar Key Island Tours at 352-231-4435 for reservations.
September 2012 See Grid Type Calendar

15th	Cedar Key Fishing Tournament Big Bend Redfish Club is sponsoring another fishing tournament, last one of the year is on September 15th in Cedar Key. Weigh-in is at the Cedar Key Pavilion starting at 1pm; Scales close at 3:30pm. Open enrollment is at any time during tournament. For more information call Mangrove Creek Outfitters (352) 493-0071
October 2012 See Grid Type Calendar

20th to 21st	Seafood Festival 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM each day. This major event features well over 200 arts and crafts exhibits, and great local seafood in City Park. There will be live musical entertainment at several places around town during the days and nights, and a parade on Saturday morning. See the website for more detail and photos. See Website