SEPTEMBER
September 4 - 7
Schooner Freedom Labor Day Sail
Make Labor Day even more memorable with a cruise aboard
St. Augustine’s premier tall ship, the Schooner Freedom. The sails
on the Matanzas River casts off at 12:15 p.m. (1.5 hour sail) $25
adults, $10 kids; 2:15 p.m. (2-hour sail) $35 for adults, $25 for kids;
the Sunset Sail departs at 6:15 p.m. (2-hour sail) $45 per person;
8:45 p.m. (2.5 hour sail) $35 per person. All depart from the City
Marina. Pack a picnic or bring desert. Complimentary beer, wine,
soda and water included. 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine.
904-810-1010 www.schoonerfreedom.com
September 5
Celebrate 450! 450th Landing Day Thanksgiving Feast and
Celebration
The Fountain of Youth Park reenacts Menendez’ Landing and
throws a feast for the public! The Feast of Thanksgiving and
Landing celebration of 450th anniversary of the founding of
St. Augustine will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2015.
Reenactors will land at the Fountain of Youth, proceed around the
Park, and settle in to celebrate a recreated Thanksgiving meal just
like the first documented Thanksgiving Feast in what is now the US
– right here on the Park grounds 450 years ago! 10:30 am to 2 p.m.
Admission is $15 adults, $14 seniors, $9 children, 5 and under are
free. Feast tickets sold separately. 11 Magnolia Ave.,
St. Augustine www.FountainofYouthFlorida.com 904-829-3168
September 5
450th Birthday Fireworks From Atop The St. Augustine
Lighthouse & Museum
Celebrate St. Augustine’s 450th with a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Watch the birthday fireworks from atop the St. Augustine
Lighthouse. Space is very limited, reservations online or by calling
Li ghthouse. Tickets are $40 per person. 81 Lighthouse Ave.,
St. Augustine. 904-829-0745 www.staugustinelighthouse.org
September 5 & 6
Villa Zorayda Celebrates St. Augustine’s 450th
Villa Zorayda hosts special day long activities from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Entertainment includes Dennis Fermin, Spanish guitar, and a special
appearance by Franklin W. Smith, builder of the house. There will be
discounted admission and complimentary cupcakes and soft drinks.
83 King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-9887 www.villazorayda.com
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