The Crooked River Lighthouse is hosting their outdoor Country Market on Saturday, January 2 and Saturday, January 16 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Lighthouse Park, 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL. The market, at the foot of the lighthouse, features vendors from the community with perfect gifts and goodies like fresh roasted coffee, delicious baked goods, like cinnamon rolls, artisan breads, gorgeous art and photography, handcrafted balms and soaps, handmade goods and craft items, herbs, produce, and exotic starter plants.

While guests are browsing, they can munch on hot dogs, sausage dogs, or boiled peanuts from the delicious Dave’s Dawg House hot dog stand. At 1:00 pm, local herbalist, Denise Williams will take visitors for a guided medicinal plant walk. Denise will lead guests for this 30 minute walk around the grounds of lighthouse and explore its natural resources. The walk costs $5 and accepts a max of 10 people.

Guests can also visit the free Museum and browse inside the Lighthouse Gift Shop for unique nautical gifts. In addition, shoppers have the unique opportunity to climb to the top of the lighthouse for a breathtaking view of the Bay.

The Market is actively recruiting new and returning vendors. Vendors may sign up at any time. The cost to be a vendor is $10 a market. The Country Market is held every first and third Saturday from 9 am-1 pm. For more information, contact 850-697-2732, carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com or www.crookedriverlighthouse.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.