Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Summer-Fall Jun-Oct 2019 | Page 22

October 18 & 19 St. Benedict the Moor Blues Fest Enjoy two days of soulful blues performances at the St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in St. Augustine. Performances are 4-10 p.m. on Friday and noon-10 pm on Saturday. Tickets are $5. 86 M.L. King Ave. 904-228-0051 [email protected] October 22, 25 & 29 Woman’s Exchange Christmas in October Luncheon Series Join the Woman’s Exchange of St. Augustine for shopping at 10:30 a.m. and lunch at noon at the Peña-Peck House. The cost is $35 per person. Reservations required. 143 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-829-5064 www.penapeckhouse.com October 25-27 St. Augustine Songwriters Festival Hear the stories behind more than 30 No. 1 songs by the writers who wrote them as hit songwriters hit the town at the third annual St. Augustine Songwriters Festival. Songwriters are always behind the scenes, but not at this event. Visit the website for the performance schedule. Admission is free. 904-342-2857 www.staugustinesongwritersfestival.com October 26 Jail Break 5K Make a break from St. Augustine at the Jail Break 5K. This 5K race takes participants from The Authentic Old Jail throughout St. Augustine starting at 8 a.m. 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine 904-509-6895  www.escapefromstaugustine.com  October 26 Ancient City Kids Day Enjoy a fun and festive family atmosphere with vendors, games, activities and live entertainment hosted by EPIC Behavioral Healthcare from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Francis Field. Admission is free. 25 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine 904-829-2273 www.epicbh.org October 26 Changing of the Guard Join the St. Augustine 1740 Spanish Garrison at 6:30 p.m. for the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Governor’s House Cultural Center & Museum. 48 King St., St. Augustine https://hfm.club/sacalendar October 31 Acoustic Alchemy at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Doors open at 7 p.m. Performance is at 8 p.m. Admission is $38 and $42. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www.pvconcerthall.com 22