OCTOBER
October 21 64th Annual Cracker Day The St . Johns County Cattlemen ’ s Association hosts this event at the St . Johns County Fairgrounds featuring horse vendor market , food , and barbecue from 8 a . m . -6 p . m . Gates open at 6 a . m . Admission is $ 5 ( cash only ). Registration to compete in the horse games ranges from $ 5- $ 15 . 5840 SR 207 , Elkton . 904-669-6186 www . facebook . com / sjccattlemens
October 21 Jail Break 5K Escape from St . Augustine ! This one-way 5K takes participants from the St . Augustine Old Jail across the Vilano Beach Bridge , through the Porpoise Point neighborhood and ends at the Vilano Beach ramp where a shuttle returns all to the start line . Proceeds benefit INK ( Investing in Kids ) and provides innovative programs , teacher support and classroom resources to promote the academic success at St . Johns County public schools . Registration is $ 25- $ 45 . 167 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine . www . runsignup . com / Race / FL / SaintAugustine / EscapeFromStAugustine
October 20-22 Creatures of the Night Join the wild side for three nights of treats , costumes and fun at the St . Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park . Meet eerie bugs and beasts during this hands-on experience while collecting creepy creature cards around the park from 5:30-8 p . m . General admission is $ 13 for adults and $ 11 for youth ages 2-11 , and member admission is $ 12 for adults and $ 10 for youth ages 2-11 . 999 Anastasia Blvd ., St . Augustine . 904-824-3337 www . alligatorfarm . com
October 20 – 31 Halloween Events and Tours There are multiple Halloween events taking place in Historic St . Augustine and all of Florida ’ s Historic Coast . For the latest details on spooktacular events , tours and special performances , visit www . FloridasHistoricCoast . com / events .
October 28 Full Moon Luau at St . Augustine Beach This full Moon Luau featuring Prince Pele ’ s Polynesian Revue takes place at St . Johns County Beach Pier Park . This fun entertainment group is retiring after 50 years of performing , and this will be one of their last shows ! The event takes place 6-9 p . m . and also features a market with food and vendors . p . m . Admission is free . 350 A1A Beach Blvd ., St . Augustine Beach . www . staugbeach . com
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