http://www.anaturalescape.comEvents happening in the next 45 days on the Forgotten Coast of Florida.(c) 2010, Franklin County Tourist Development Council. All rights reserved.2k Web Group RSS - http://www.2kwebgroup.com5A month long celebration of the invention of the ice making machine, thanks to Dr. John Gorrie, we all enjoy the benefits of modern refrigeration! Cool off where the river meets the gulf August 7: Ice-cream Churn-off (3pm) and Tasting (5pm) followed by Ice, Ice Baby, a retro-dance party (7-10pm) hosted by Gardens at 268 Water Street. August 14: Snow cones and a concert, riverfront park (7- 10pm). August 21: Cool Jazz on a Hot Summer Night, on the docks at the Icehouse (7-10pm). August 28: Gorrie Square tribute to the Iceman, join biographer Vivian M. Sherlock at the Apalachicola municipal library to discuss the fever man, her biography of Dr. John Gorrie, visit the Gorrie Museum and enjoy music on the square http://www.anaturalescape.com/area_events.aspx?#event_80The Coombs Inn invites you to bring your dogs andcats to a Dog Days of Summer celebration Saturday. Feline and Fido festivities include a Pussy Galor-ious Beauty Contest and a Dogged Duds Fashion Show.Photos will be taken of yourpetPrize winners will receive pet gifts and all entrants will receive dog biscuits or cat treats. Join us on Facebook and sendusyour pet photos! Hot dogs, beer and wine will be available with profits donated to the Franklin County Humane Society.http://www.anaturalescape.com/area_events.aspx?#event_135This year we are having three Tournaments: Offshore - Amberjack / King Mackerel / Grouper Inshore - Redfish / Speckled Trout / Triple Tail / Flounder Youth - Catfish / Croaker / Redfish / Speckled Trout / Flounder Entry Fees: $ 150.00 - Offshore $ 50.00 - Inshore $ Free - Youthhttp://www.anaturalescape.com/area_events.aspx?#event_126Todd Allen Herendeen brings Elvis and his Follow That Dream Band back to the DIXIE stage! General Admission tickets ~ Adults $20 - children $10http://www.anaturalescape.com/area_events.aspx?#event_133Tickets can be purchased online, by calling Apalachicola Riverkeeper at 850-653-8936, or at the door immediately preceding the event if tickets are still available. However, seating is limited so advanced purchases are recommended. Tickets can also be purchased at the Apalachicola Riverkeeper office. The office is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and is located at 232-B Water Street, Apalachicola, FL. 850-653-8936http://www.anaturalescape.com/area_events.aspx?#event_86Located in Riverfront Park. To benefit Franklin's Promise Coalition -Food Pantry. http://www.anaturalescape.com/area_events.aspx?#event_123