Special Events for Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

• FAMILY YMCA ADVENTURE RACE
  Date: Saturday, Oct 25th 7:30am until finished
  Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park is once again hosting the YMCA Adventure Challenge. This is a three legged race including 3 miles of canoe/kayak paddling, 4.5 miles walking and 10 miles of off road biking. You must register for this event prior to race day. For additional info please contact our race director Montee' Posey.
  Fees: Entry fees are: 2-person team, before Oct. 1st $60, after will be $70; single entry, before Oct.1st $30, after will be $35.
  Contact: (850)897-9622
  
• FALL PIONEER DAY
  Date: Saturday, November 1st 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
  Description: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park will hold their fall Pioneer Day event. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks. Family activities will include candle-dipping, rag doll making, weaving and campfire cooking demonstrations. Other special activities include live dulcimer and flute music, quilting, storytelling and more. The main feature is the restored late 1800’s chuck wagon.
  Fees: Park admission and event free for participants
  Contact: (850)833-9144 or anker1729@aol.com