SEPTEMBER SUNSET AND FULL MOON CLIMB

The St. George Lighthouse Association invites the public to experience the magic of the full moon with a Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Light on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Event Highlights Sunset at 7:31 p.m. Moonrise at 7:26 p.m. Climb Details Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets: Tickets can be purchased beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Lighthouse Gift Shop, No advance reservations will be accepted. Cost: General Public – $10.00 per climber; SGLA Member – $7.00 per climber Payment: Cash and credit cards are accepted. Format: Fifteen-minute lighthouse climbs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Capacity: Each time slot is limited to 12 climbers to ensure safety and comfort. Visitor Requirements All climbers must be at least 40 inches tall. For safety reasons, only children aged 13 and older may access the exterior catwalk. Location – The Cape St. George Light is in Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island – End of Island Drive (off the bridge) at Gulf Beach Drive. How to Participate Arrive at Lighthouse Park and park in lots on either side of the park. Visit the Gift Shop (opening at 7:00 p.m.) to purchase your climb ticket. Proceed next door to the lighthouse tower and sign up with the lighthouse keeper for your preferred 15-minute climb time. Prepare for an unforgettable experience of sweeping panoramic views of Gulf waters and island shores. Weather Permitting – The Sunset and Full Moon Climb is weather permitting. In the event of inclement conditions, updates will be posted on the St. George Lighthouse, Museum & Gift Shop Facebook page. About the Harvest Moon The September full moon will be the “Harvest Moon”. Technically, the Harvest Moon is the Full Moon closest to the September (Autumn) equinox around September 22. The Harvest Moon is the only Full Moon name determined by the equinox rather than a month. Most years, it’s in September, but around every three years, it falls in October. Before electricity, it lit the fields for farmers, giving them more light to gather crops before winter.