Where's the sign?

Where is our sign, this week?  This should be simple!

Dead Lakes

Wewahitchka is famous for two things, Dead Lakes and Tupelo Honey. Fishermen were the first to realize Dead Lakes along with the Apalachicola, Chipola and Brothers River around Wewa has some of the best freshwater fishing in the south.  Peter Fonda’s award winning performance in the movie “Ulee’s Gold” put Tupelo Honey and Gulf County on the map.

Honey Bee on Tupelo Bloom

On Saturday, May 19 from 9am to 4pm the city of Wewahitchka invites you to join them for the Tupelo Honey Festival.  Tupelo honey comes from the tupelo gum tree. Located in the southeast United States, these trees are mostly found in Northwest Florida, especially in the Chipola River region.  Tupelo Honey is very light in color and has a delicate sweet flavor, making it a favorite of honey connoisseurs.  According to the old folks it has many medicinal properties as well, it’s antioxidants are said to reduce colon damage in people who have colitis. It may also help improve digestion, strengthen immunity, and lower cholesterol. This festival grows larger every year.  Last year there were 40 some odd booths of arts, crafts, food and animal rides.  This year there are over 60!  Lake Alice Park will be alive with music and vendors of all kinds, including the famous tupelo honey.

Tupelo Festival

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