SEPTEMBER
September 8
CELEBRATE 450!: Menéndez Landing, Procession,
Commemorative Mass & Street Festival
On this date in 1565, Don Pedro Menéndez came ashore here
to establish the City of St. Augustine. At 7:45 a.m. there will be
a countdown ceremony at the Visitor Information Center. Then
at 9 a.m., an authentic re-enactment of Menendez’ arrival takes
place at the Mission Nombre de Dios and is followed at 10 a.m.
by a procession by spectators re-enactors and dozens of Bishops
from around the world to the Cathedral Basilica for a 11 a.m.
Commemorative Mass. Public viewing of the Mass will take place via
a Jumbotron on the west lawn of the Basilica. All events are free and
open to the public. 27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine.
www.staugustine-450.com/celebrate450
September 9 - 12
CELEBRATE 450!: St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival
Celebrate the oldest city’s outstanding Spanish culinary heritage at
this City of St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Event. Featuring the
very best in Spanish foods and wines presented at a variety of special
events and restaurants. The Festival includes a Wednesday (Sept. 9)
kick-off luncheon with Spanish-inspired foods prepared by students at
the First Coast Technical College; Thursday’s (Sept. 10) Vino Veritas at
the beautiful Treasury on the Plaza reveals authentic Spanish recipes
and wine pairings; Friday (Sept. 11) features the elegant Cava Reception
and Dinner; and Saturday (Sept. 12) is the Grand Tasting with the largest
collection of Spanish wines on display in the U.S. followed by thrilling
and fun Batalla de Vino. www.staugustine-450.com/celebrate450
September 9
CELEBRATE 450!: Spanish Wine Festival Kick-off Luncheon
Beginning at noon, the St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival is
launched with this Spanish-inspired lunch created by students from
First Coast Technical College’s Culinary Arts Program. All proceeds
benefit Fresh Starts in the Culinary Arts. Tickets are $25 each. First
Coast Technical College, 2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine.
www.staugustine-450.com/celebrate450
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