April 22 A Taste of St. Augustine This signature food festival at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre serves up tastes from St. Augustine’ s famous restaurants. From 11 a. m.-5 p. m., the area’ s best restaurants will offer samples of their signature dishes. Restaurants will compete for the prestigious TOStA( Taste of St. Augustine) awards, with categories including Best Family Dining, Best Ethnic, Best Upscale and Best Dessert, as well as the ever-popular People’ s Choice. Everyone gets to vote. There will be children’ s area with fun activities including crafts and face-painting as well as live music throughout the day. Admission is $ 5 and taste tickets are $ 1 each with restaurants charging between 1-5 tickets per taste. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-829-3295 www. epicbh. org
April 22 Changing of the Guard At 6 p. m. see history come to life when 18th century Spanish soldiers march down St. Augustine’ s St. George Street from the Colonial Quarter to the Governor’ s House Cultural Center & Museum where they perform authentic military drills before firing an exciting volley of musketry. The event features the St. Augustine Garrison. 48 King St., St. Augustine www. hfm. club / garrison / cog
April 23 Florida Chamber Music Project Performance at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The Florida Chamber Music Project and St. Johns County Cultural Events Division present a season of performances at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. This performance features String Quartet in E Flat and K. 428 by Mozart and String Quartet in G Minor by Debussy. The concert begins at 3 p. m. Admission is $ 25. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www. pvconcerthall. com
April 26 4 th Annual St. Jude Miracle on the Bayfront Gala The St. Jude Miracle on the Bayfront Gala will provide a gourmet dinner, cocktails, live entertainment, live and silent auction, and an opportunity to meet local St. Jude patients and hear their stories. The event will take place at The White Room at 6 p. m. Tickets are $ 150 each or $ 1,500 for a table of 10. Proceeds from the event benefit St. Jude Children’ s Research Hospital. 1 King St., St. Augustine 850-907-1901 www. stjude. org / miracleonthebayfront