Events Scheduled At

Events Scheduled at

Sebastian Inlet State Park

2017

Saturday, Read with a Ranger Join Park Ranger Will for a children’s book read-

September 9 along at the Sebastian Inlet Fishing Museum in celebration of "September is

1 PM Literacy Month." This fun event will feature nature themed books for children age nine and under. There will also be games and prizes. Meet at the Sebastian Fishing Museum located of the south side of Sebastian Inlet.

Saturday, Sept. 16Coastal Cleanup

8 to 11 AM As part of the statewide Florida Coastal Clean Up, Sebastian Inlet State Park is

looking for volunteers to help keep our beautiful beaches clean. Volunteers from all over Florida will unite to pick up litter and help keep our beaches clean. The volunteers sign in booths will be on both the Brevard and Indian River County sides of the park. Enjoy a morning stroll down the beach while lending a hand. For more information on all events: www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet/default.asp or call 772-388-2750 or 321-984-4852

Saturday, Sept. 16 Sebastian Inlet Regular Joe Surf Festival

& Sunday, Sept. 17 See some of the best local surfers completing in this benefit surf contest! The Regular Joe Surf Festival benefits the Sebastian Inlet Charter of Surfrider Foundation. Labeled as a “Contest for the Rest of Us”. The location of the surf contest is by the North Jetty. Back up dates for poor waves conditions are September 23 & 24. For more information call the Sebastian Inlet Surf Shop at 321-574-0600 or check out www.sebastianinletsurfshop.com

Saturday, Read with a Ranger Join Park Ranger Will for a children’s book read-

September 23 along at the Sebastian Inlet Fishing Museum in celebration of "September is

Saturday, Sept. 30 National Public Lands Day

8 to 11 AM Join our team on National Public Lands Day with exotic plant removal and good old fashion weed pulling. We will meet at the picnic area on the north side of the park, under the palm trees. Be sure to bring water, sunscreen, closed toed footwear, work gloves and a hat. For more information on all events: www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet/default.asp or call 772-388-2750 or

321-984-4852

Saturday, Night Sounds at Sebastian Inlet Concert Series – 20th Street Jazz Band

September 30 The 20th Street Jazz Band is a 15-piece band that plays traditional jazz standards, 7 PM to 9 PM favorite swing and popular music. Their concerts bring out big smiles and get the

dancers up and “cutting the rug.” For more information about the band visit

www.facebook.com/20thstreetjazzband

Friday, October 6 Atlantic Surfing Federation Championship surf contest Watch some hot

to amateur surfing with contestants from the East Coast of the United States do

Sunday, October 8 battle to find out who is the best. The location of the surf contest is by the North

7 AM to 6 PM Jetty. www.atlanticsurfing.org

Saturday, Surf Fishing Workshop

October 14, surf fishing class
designed to introduce
anglers to the basics of surf fishing. Discussion centers on the equipment
needed
to enjoy a productive surf fishing day at the beach. Topics include: rod and
reel selection,
standard pompano rig, choosing bait and more will be discussed."Surf fishing class designed to introduce anglers to the basics of surf fishing.

1 PM to 3:15 PM Discussions center on the equipment needed to enjoy a productive surf fishing day at the beach. Topics include rod and reel selection, standard pompano rig, choosing bait and more. Anglers should bring a pen/pencil and something to write on.

Meet at the Sebastian Fishing Museum.

Saturday, Night Sounds at Sebastian Inlet Concert Series – Penny Creek Band

November 4 Recording artists the Penny Creek Band plays heart-felt, hard driving bluegrass

7 PM to 9 PM music. Combining traditional bluegrass, vintage country, fresh originals material,

tons of energy and excitement. The Penny Creek Band provide smooth harmonies, heavy rhythm, and dynamic instrumentation. Their music delivers tons of variety that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats while tapping their toes. For more information about the band visit http://pennycreekband.com

Saturday & Sunday Quiksilver’s King of the Peak surf contest

November 4 & 5 Find out who is the King of Sebastian Inlet’s first peak. The location of the surf contest of the surf contest is by the North Jetty. The are back up dates for poor waves conditions run between November 4 to 12. For more information www.quiksilver.com

Saturday, The Reebok Ragnar Relay Florida South Beach

November 11 The Reebok Ragnar Relay Florida South Beach is a 200-mile-long distance

7 AM to 3 PM running relay. It starts in Melbourne Beach and finishes in Miami Beach. Teams of 12 people run relay style through 36 designated exchange locations. Sebastian Inlet State Park’s Day Use Area is the second stop in this relay race. The relay race has staggered start times all morning long. For more information visit
www.runragnar.com

Saturday, Surf Fishing Workshop

November 18, surf fishing class
designed to introduce
anglers to the basics of surf fishing. Discussion centers on the equipment
needed
to enjoy a productive surf fishing day at the beach. Topics include: rod and
reel selection,
standard pompano rig, choosing bait and more will be discussed."Surf fishing class designed to introduce anglers to the basics of surf fishing.

Meet at the Sebastian Fishing Museum.

Saturday, Night Sounds at Sebastian Inlet Concert Series – Rod Macdonald

December 2 Rod MacDonald is a folk singer and songwriter, novelist, and educator. Since the

7 to 9 PM mid-seventies he has released 11 solo recordings in the United States, 8 in Europe, and 21 songs with Smithsonian Folkways. In 2006, he became an instructor for the Florida Atlantic University, hosting the lecture and performance series "Music Americana", where he was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award in 2012. Rod MacDonald has been named one of the "Ten Greatest South Florida Folksingers of All Time." His CD “Later that Night" reached the top ten in national folk music charts in 2014. As part of the band called Big Brass Bed, they were named the "Best Folk Band" in 2016 in Palm Beach County. The content of Rod MacDonald’s songs covers political and social events. His songs possess words that go straight into your heart and soul. For more information about Rod McDonald visit http://www.rodmacdonald.net

Saturday, Surf Fishing Workshop

December 16, surf fishing class
designed to introduce
anglers to the basics of surf fishing. Discussion centers on the equipment
needed
to enjoy a productive surf fishing day at the beach. Topics include: rod and
reel selection,
standard pompano rig, choosing bait and more will be discussed."Surf fishing class designed to introduce anglers to the basics of surf fishing.

Meet at the Sebastian Fishing Museum.

Saturday, Night Sounds at Sebastian Inlet Concert Series – Alize

December 30 Alize has been getting people dancing to their reggae music with many years. Recently,

7 to 9 PM reformed with some new band members which have ignited the positive reggae vibe.

Alize also blends other types of music into their show including Island, SOCA, Top 40, Funk, Soft Rock and even a little country.

2018

Sunday, First Day Hike

January 1 Start the New Year off with a "First Day Hike" at Sebastian Inlet State Park. We

8 AM to 10 AM will meet at the T-Dock on the south side of Sebastian Inlet, at 8 AM. The ranger led moderate paced inlet walk and beach walk is two miles in length. Please no pets and no smoking. Bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, bug spray, hat and sun protection. Regular park admission fees apply.

Saturday, Surf Fishing Workshop

January 13, surf fishing class
designed to introduce
anglers to the basics of surf fishing. Discussion centers on the equipment
needed
to enjoy a productive surf fishing day at the beach. Topics include: rod and
reel selection,
standard pompano rig, choosing bait and more will be discussed."Surf fishing class designed to introduce anglers to the basics of surf fishing.

Meet at the Sebastian Fishing Museum.

Saturday, Night Sounds at Sebastian Inlet Concert Series – TBA

January 27

7 to 9 PM

Saturday, Surf Fishing Workshop

February 17, surf fishing class
designed to introduce
anglers to the basics of surf fishing. Discussion centers on the equipment
needed
to enjoy a productive surf fishing day at the beach. Topics include: rod and
reel selection,
standard pompano rig, choosing bait and more will be discussed."Surf fishing class designed to introduce anglers to the basics of surf fishing.

Meet at the Sebastian Fishing Museum.

Saturday, Night Sounds at Sebastian Inlet State Park Concert Series with recording

February 17, artists SIRSY SIRSY is an Indie Pop Rock duo that The Boston Globe calls

7 to 9 PM “Little band, big sound.” SIRSY music is chock full of soul and sincerity, with a touch of sass. They have six CD’s of original music. Their lyrics can be a little dark or introspective but their stage presents radiates joy. The Times Union says “Clever, smart songs with more hooks than a tackle box.” Melanie Krahmer’s voice is capable of a lion’s roar or a floaty whisper. Rich Libutti’s guitar work has been called “Killer rock guitar riffs” by Instrumental Magazine. Together they have created a dynamic, full sound. Their newest CD was produced by Grammy-winning producers, Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade. The concert will take place at the pavilions on Coconut Point, located on the south side of Sebastian Inlet. The concert is free with regular park entry fees.

For more information about the concert please call (321)984-4852 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet. or www.sirsy.com.

Saturday, River Fishing Workshop

March 24, surf fishing class
designed to introduce
anglers to the basics of surf fishing. Discussion centers on the equipment
needed
to enjoy a productive surf fishing day at the beach. Topics include: rod and
reel selection,
standard pompano rig, choosing bait and more will be discussed."Surf fishing class designed to introduce anglers to the tactics of river/lagoon fishing.

1 PM to 3:15 PM Anglers will learnwhy it's important to know the how, where and when of river fishing. Topics and discussion will centeronrods/reels, various fishing rigs, hard and soft plastic baits, live baiting, knots, state and local regulations. Anglers should bring a pen/pencil and something to write on.

Meet at the Sebastian Fishing Museum.

Saturday, Night Sounds at Sebastian Inlet Concert Series – TBA

March 31

7 to 9 PM

Saturday, Surf Fishing Workshop

April 14, surf fishing class
designed to introduce
anglers to the basics of surf fishing. Discussion centers on the equipment
needed
to enjoy a productive surf fishing day at the beach. Topics include: rod and
reel selection,
standard pompano rig, choosing bait and more will be discussed."Surf fishing class designed to introduce anglers to the basics of surf fishing.

Meet at the Sebastian Fishing Museum.

Saturday, Night Sounds at Sebastian Inlet Concert Series with St. Johns Wood

April 28, St. Johns Wood is a five-piece band that transports you back to the music of the

6 to 9 PM 1960’s British invasion. This is the music that helped define a generation; it includes The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, The Zombies, The Animals, David Bowie, Eric Clapton and many more. Enjoy the music that is etched into the golden history of Roll ‘n’ Roll. The concert will take place at the pavilions on Coconut Point, located on the south side of Sebastian Inlet. The concert is free with regular park entry fees. For more information about the Night Sounds concerts visit https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Sebastian-Inlet .or call 772-388-2750 or 321-984-4852