SEPTEMBER
September 12
CELEBRATE 450!: Spanish Wine Festival: Grand Tasting
Choose samples from more than 125 different Spanish wines -- the
largest collection of Spanish wines on display in America. The event
also features samplings of Spanish-inspired hors d’ oeuvres. Each
guest will receive a laser etched commemorative glass. The event
is 2 - 5 p.m. at the Visitor Information Center. All proceeds benefit
Fresh Starts in the Culinary Arts. 10 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine.
www.staugustine-450.com/celebrate450
September 12
CELEBRATE 450!: Spanish Wine Festival: Batalla de Vino
Compete with your team in the biggest wine fight in American
history where squirting wine on strangers is the name of the
game! Join up to 2,000 participants willing to wear white and be
squirted with red wine while decorating the white clothing of
others. Wine squirters are provided for use by each participant (age
21 and up). The battle is 4 - 6 p.m. at Francis Field. Entry is $250 per
five-person team. The winning team receives a $500 donation to
its favorite charity. After the team competition, individual battles
take place -- squirt wine on complete strangers! Tickets are $10 in
advance online or $20 at the gate (comes with keepsake protective
sunglasses). W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine. 904-209-4227
www.staugustine-450.com/celebrate450
September 13
The Downtown Bazaar
The Downtown Bazaar is held from 6-10 p.m. on the grounds of the
Colonial Quarter. The event is open to the public and showcases
the talent of numerous local artists as well as a free concert,
magician, belly dancers, a flag raising ceremony and more. Come
check out what’s behind the walls of the Colonial Quarter...you’re
sure to have an inspiring evening. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine.
904-315-7454 www.thedowntownbazaar.com
September 13
13th Annual Ponte Vedra Auto Show
From 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., owners of more than 175 classic, custom and
antique automobiles compete for trophies in more than 30 classes
at the TPC Sawgrass. Admission and parking are free. Automobile
registration is $35 per vehicle for pre-registration (ends 2 p.m.
on September 11) and $50 per vehicle for day of registration.
1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-285-2004
www.stjohnscountychamber.com; www.pvautoshow.com
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