Town of Grand Ridge, Florida

05/28/2026

🎉 Thank you to everyone who donated, participated, and came out to support the Town of Grand Ridge Spring Fling! 🌸☀️ We had an incredible time and could not be more thankful for the amazing community support we received.

This was our very first year hosting the event, and we truly could not be happier with how it turned out. 💙 We’ve already got ideas and improvements in mind to make next year even bigger and better! 🙌

A huge thank you to all of our vendors and food trucks 🍔🚚 for showing up and supporting our small-town community. Your support means more than you know, and we appreciate each and every one of you.🫶

Congratulations to our 🏆 Best in Show, 🥇1st Place, and 🥈2nd Place winners! Every vehicle that came out was absolutely amazing, and honestly, we think everyone was a winner. 🚗🔥

It takes a community coming together to make a community stronger, and y'all absolutely showed up and showed out! ❤️ Thank you for supporting the Town of Grand Ridge, our recreation programs, and future community events. We truly appreciate each and every one of you! 🎊

05/23/2026

🚗🌸 GRAND RIDGE SPRING FLING 2026 CAR SHOW 🌸🚗
TODAY ONLY

Come out and enjoy a day full of family fun, community spirit, AMAZING rides, delicious food, and local shopping at the Grand Ridge Spring Fling 2026 Car Show!

We’re bringing together classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, and unique custom builds — all to help support the Grand Ridge Recreational Department! 💙

✨ What to Expect:
🚘 Awesome Car Show
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
🛍️ Local Vendors
🎶 Great Atmosphere
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun for Everyone
🤝 Community Support

And don’t forget the fun for the kids! 🎈
We’ll have bouncing castles, water slides, and plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained throughout the day!

💦 Plus — be sure to check out the dunking tank featuring some of our very own council members! Come cool off, have some laughs, and see if you can send them for a splash! 😄

Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just looking for something fun to do with family and friends, you won’t want to miss this event. Come admire some incredible vehicles, enjoy amazing food, support local businesses, and help strengthen our community programs and activities!

📍 Town of Grand Ridge
📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 — TODAY!

Bring your lawn chairs, your cameras, and your love for cool cars! We can’t wait to see everyone there!

05/22/2026

Reach out to Career Source Chipola for more information!

05/22/2026

🌼As of right now, Spring Fling is moving forward! We are monitoring the weather and if there are any changes we will contact everyone and make an announcement.🌼

05/19/2026

Holiday Hours Announcement:

05/12/2026

🔥 Burn Ban Lifted for Jackson County 🔥

During their regular meeting on May 12, 2026, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted to rescind the countywide burn ban that was previously put in place due to dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk.

Following recent rainfall and improved conditions, officials determined it was safe to lift the restrictions based on guidance from the Florida Forest Service and Jackson County Fire Rescue.

While outdoor burning activities may now resume, residents are reminded that safe and lawful burning practices remain extremely important. Before conducting any outdoor burning, property owners should ensure they are following Florida Forest Service guidelines, monitoring weather and wind conditions, keeping burns attended at all times, and taking appropriate precautions to prevent wildfires.

Outdoor burning activities must still comply with Florida Forest Service regulations and any applicable local or state requirements.

📞 For questions or information on outdoor burning, please contact the Florida Forest Service Office in Bonifay at 850-373-1801.

Thank you to the community for your cooperation during the burn ban period and for helping protect Jackson County during heightened wildfire conditions.

05/08/2026

🍎✏️ This week, the Town of Grand Ridge had the honor of showing a little appreciation to the teachers and staff who show up for our children every single day.

We were happy to provide lunch as a small thank you for all the hard work and care you give to our community’s children. ❤️

We truly appreciate everything you do to help shape the future of Grand Ridge. We hope you enjoyed it, you deserve it!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎📚✨

05/07/2026

‼️UPDATE‼️ Due to the MUCH-NEEDED rain, we will be rescheduling the Spring Fling for May 23rd! ⛈️ The information has been updated below.
That being said we will have extra time for more registrations and we welcome them. 😁......................................................................................................................................

🎉🔥 GRAND RIDGE... ARE YOU READY?! 🔥🎉
The Town of Grand Ridge presents its first-ever SPRING FLING!! 🌸💥
🗓 May 23rd, 2026
⏰ 10AM – 3PM
📍 6951 Florida Street, Grand Ridge
🚗💨 EPIC CAR SHOW (YOU vote the winners!)
🍔🔥 FOOD TRUCKS SERVING IT UP
🛍️🎪 LOCAL VENDORS & BOOTHS
🎨✨ FACE PAINTING
⚽🎉 KIDS & YOUTH ACTIVITIES
💦😂 DUNKING BOOTH ACTION (wait till you see who will be in the booth😁)
🎶 Music to keep the festival going AND more!!!
💥 AND YES... IT'S 100% FREE TO ENTER! 💥
Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your appetite—this is the kind of day you don't want to miss!
🏆 Car Show Registration: $15 donation per vehicle
👉 Winners are community voted — so bring your best ride!
❤️ Every dollar raised goes right back into:
Grand Ridge Recreation Programs & Community Festivals
🎯 Want to be part of it?
Food trucks: $50 donation - Vendor Booths $25
If you would like to register for the car show, food truck, or vendor booth, contact Town Hall. All forms and donations must be completed by May 22nd! We will also complete registration and donation at the entry gate.

🌼🎶 Let's pack the park, support our Town, and make some memories—SEE YOU THERE! 🎶🌼

05/05/2026

🚗🏆 We’ve got some NICE trophies lined up for our Spring Fling Car Show winners! A BIG thanks to Rick Martin for sponsoring the trophies!

Best in Show, 1st Place, and 2nd Place trophies will be awarded — and winners will be voted on by the community! 👏🔥

If you’ve been thinking about entering your ride, now’s the time! Bring your classics, lifted trucks, hot rods, muscle cars, imports, bikes, and everything in between. We want to fill Grand Ridge with chrome, horsepower, and good times!

📍 Town of Grand Ridge Spring Fling-John Thomas Porter Park
💲 $15 Vehicle Entry Donation
🎉 100% of proceeds support the Recreation Department & Town festivals!

Come show off your ride and take home some hardware! 🏁

Contact Town Hall or show up by 9:30 a.m. and we will get you registered at the gate!

04/29/2026

Announcement: 📢There is a Burn Ban in effect for Jackson County.📢

UPDATED 5/12/26 Burn Ban Lifted for Jackson County

During their regular meeting on May 12, 2026, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted to rescind the countywide burn ban that was previously put in place due to dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk.

Following recent rainfall and improved conditions, officials determined it was safe to lift the restrictions based on guidance from the Florida Forest Service and Jackson County Fire Rescue.
Outdoor burning activities may now resume in accordance with Florida Forest Service regulations and applicable safety requirements.

Even with the burn ban lifted, residents are encouraged to continue exercising caution when conducting outdoor burning and to remain mindful of weather conditions and fire safety practices.
Thank you to the community for your cooperation during the burn ban period and for helping protect Jackson County during heightened wildfire conditions

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🔥 Burn Ban in Effect for Jackson County 🔥
4/28/26

At tonight's meeting, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners enacted a burn ban due to current dry conditions and increased wildfire risk, based on recommendations from the Florida Forest Service and Jackson County Fire Rescue.

🚫 What’s prohibited:
All outdoor burning, including yard debris, bonfires, campfires, warming fires, outdoor fireplaces, and the use of items that create sparks (like fireworks), is not allowed.

🔥 What’s allowed:
Cooking with a contained gas or charcoal grill
Approved burns by the Florida Forest Service
Firefighter training exercises

🚓 Enforcement:
Fire Rescue and local law enforcement will respond to violations and ensure compliance.

This temporary measure is in place to protect our community, first responders, and natural resources during a period of heightened wildfire risk.

The burn ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.

➡️ Please help keep Jackson County safe by following this order and avoiding any outdoor burning.

For updates, follow Jackson County’s official channels.