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MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS Hundreds of special events celebrate nature, history; arts and heritage take place each year on Florida’ s Historic Coast. This list is some of the most popular annual events. For a complete list, visit FloridasHistoricCoast. com.
ONGOING EVENTS Every Wednesday- St. Augustine Beach Wednesday Market Oceanfront open-market shopping at the St. Johns County Pier Park features locally grown produce, baked goods, prepared foods, arts, crafts and more. 904-347-8007 www. sabca. org
Every Saturday- St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market Features fresh produce, baked goods, seafood, handcrafted items and live entertainment at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. 904-377-7462 www. staugamphitheatre. com
Every Sunday- Salt Air Farmers Market Homegrown produce, creative local art seaside market at Marineland 904-315- 0952 www. saltairfarmersmarket. com
First Friday- Art Walk From 5-9 p. m. on the first Friday of every month, the Art Galleries of St. Augustine feature new exhibits, refreshments and live music at more than 20 galleries. 832-779-2781 www. artgalleriesofstaugustine. org
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Uptown Saturday Night Uptown Saturday is held on the last Saturday of each month and combines a festive party atmosphere with hospitality and special deals in the unique shops on St. Augustine’ s San Marco Avenue. 904-829-6831 www. facebook. com / uptownstaugustine
JANUARY Saint Augustine Film Festival This three-day film festival takes place at various locations throughout St. Augustine. 904-461-3993 www. staugfilmfest. com
Matanzas 5000 5K & Fun Run 5K race on a scenic USATF-certified course through historic St. Augustine. 904-945-6811 www. matanzas5k. com
FEBRUARY Flight to Freedom From the mid-17th Century through the first half of the 18th Century, hundreds, if not thousands, fled enslavement to Spanish St. Augustine. 904-823-2232 www. fortmose. org
26.2 With Donna: The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Donna Deegan’ s famous National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer 904-355-PINK( 7465) www. breastcancermarathon. com
Arts and Crafts Festival at St. Augustine Beach Pier A seaside display of fine art and crafts. 352-344-0657 www. tnteventsinc. com
MARCH Searle’ s Sack of St. Augustine This is an authentic re-enactment of Captain Robert Searle’ s 1668 attack on St. Augustine. 904-534-6168 www. Searlesbucs. com; www. fountainofyouthflorida. com
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St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival Enjoy outstanding seafood, live music and much more. 904-829-1753 www. lionsfestival. com |
Celtic Music and Heritage Festival The sounds of the ancient Celtic peoples of Scotland and Ireland come alive with an event culminating with the St. Patrick’ s Day Parade. 904-315-8061 www. celticstaugustine. com
Menorcan Heritage Festival Celebrate the anniversary of the Menorcans’ arrival in St. Augustine at this festival featuring authentic Menorcan culture. 904-826-3388 www. menorcansociety. net
Old Town Art Show Celebrate spring at this juried art and fine craft show. 904-794-0084 www. oldtownartshow. com
St. Augustine Race Week Regatta Experience five great days of multiple sailing events operating out of the harbor of the nation’ s oldest city. 904-396-6382 www. sarw2016. com
APRIL Blessing of the Fleet Watercraft from trawlers and yachts to sailboats receive this special blessing from the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine. 904-824-9725 www. staugustineyachtclub. com
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St. Augustine Easter Parade of Horses and Carriages Experience the famous Easter parade featuring horse-drawn carriages, marching bands, floats and St. Augustine’ s Royal Family. 904-669-7992 www. oldestcityeaster. org
Rhythm and Ribs Festival Non-stop music and award-winning scrumptious barbecue all weekend long. 904-417-8470 www. rhythmandribs. net
The Murray Brothers Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament This all-inclusive, two-day event combines great parties, fabulous golf, one-of-a-kind concerts and plain fun, just as the Murray Brothers intended it to be. www. murraybrosgolf. com
A Taste of St. Augustine This signature food festival at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre serves up“ tastes” from St. Augustine’ s famous restaurants. 904-829-3295 www. epicbh. org
Florida’ s Birding & Photo Fest Experience Northeast Florida’ s abundant bird life and photogenic natural beauty at more than 110 exciting birding and outdoor photography events. www. floridasbirdingandphotofest. com
MAY Gamble Rogers Music Festival The popular Gamble Rogers Music Festival brings the best in American folk music to St. Augustine. 904-377-4163 www. gamblerogersfest. org
THE PLAYERS Championship The game’ s greatest players compete at TPC Sawgrass – THE PLAYERS Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-285-7888 www. pgatour. com
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National Beach Pop Tennis Tournament Presented by the U. S. POP Tennis Association, more than 100 players compete to determine the nation’ s beach tennis champions. 800-727-4656 www. poptennis. com
Riding Into History Riding Into History, one of America’ s premier motorcycle events, returns to World Golf Village. 904-677-9452 www. ridingintohistory. org
MID-MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER Music By The Sea Concert Series Every Wednesday evening through September, a free live concert takes place at the St. Johns County Pier Park. 904-347-8007 www. thecivicassociation. org
MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY Concerts in the Plaza Throughout the summer months, every Thursday evening a free live concert takes place from 7-9 p. m. in St. Augustine’ s historic Plaza de la Constitucion. 904-825-1004 www. plazaconcerts. com
JUNE Drake’ s Raid The English corsair, Sir Francis Drake, and his raiders return to St. Augustine for an authentic re-creation of the 1586 sack of the city. 904-824-9823 www. fountainofyouthflorida. com
The Battle of Bloody Mose Commemoration Re-enactment and encampment of the 1740 Spanish victory at the Battle of Bloody Mose. 904-823-2232 www. floridastateparks. org / fortmose
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