September 3 The 457th Anniversary Founder ’ s Day Celebration Join the annual commemoration of the founding of the city of St . Augustine . On September 8 , 1565 , Spanish Admiral Pedro Menendez and his fleet made landfall and were greeted by the indigenous Timucuan tribes . At 10 a . m . there will be a historical reenactment of the 1565 landing at Mission Nombre de Dios , followed by a celebration of Catholic Mass at the outdoor rustic altar . Admission is free . At noon , guests to the Fountain of Youth Park can witness a reenactment of the first Thanksgiving meal . The Fountain of Youth is open from 9 a . m . -5 p . m . Regular admission and St . Johns County resident prices are applicable . 904-824-2809 . Mission Nombre de Dios , 27 Ocean Ave .; Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park , 11 Magnolia Ave ., St . Augustine . www . missionandshrine . org
September 4 Dispatch & O . A . R . with special guest G . Love at The AMP Gates open at 6 p . m ., show starts at 7 p . m . Tickets are $ 26- $ 96 . St . Augustine Amphitheatre , 1340 A1A S ., St . Augustine . 904-209-0367 www . theamp . com
September 6 - November 15 Nancy Hamlin-Vogler : Swimming in the Infinite The St Johns Cultural Council presents an Art in Public Spaces exhibition featuring the contemporary mixed-media paintings of St . Augustine artist Nancy Hamlin-Vogler . Free and appropriate for all ages . The Rotunda Gallery is open from 8 a . m . -5 p . m ., Monday through Friday , except on public holidays . St . Johns County Administration Building , 500 San Sebastian View , St . Augustine . 904-808-7330 www . historiccoastculture . com
September 7 , 14 & 21 Music & Art by the Sea Music and Art by the Sea is celebrating its 20th year of free family fun . The events occur each Wednesday at the St Johns County Ocean Pier Park . The Art Studio , located at the southeast corner of the park , features dozens of local artisans and opens at 3 p . m . Music in the Pier Pavilion is 7-9 p . m . A local food truck is on site each week . St . Johns County Ocean Pier Park , 350 A1A Beach Blvd ., St . Augustine . www . freebeachconcerts . com
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8 The Jewish Historic Society Presents “ The Secret ” The Secret is a one-man play by award-winning playwright and actor Lee Weaver who portrays a man in search of Jews , forbidden in the New World by the tribunals of the Spanish Inquisition . This free show commemorates the 457th Anniversary of the founding of St . Augustine , Florida . The performance is at 7 p . m . at The Waterworks , 184 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine . 904-914-4460
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