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ANNUAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY
Fireworks Over The Matanzas
The 4th of July Concert and Fireworks
in St. Augustine bursts above the
ancient Castillo de San Marcos
www.fireworksoverthematanzas.com
Ancient City Game Fish Challenge
The Ancient City Game Fish Challenge is
a three-day tournament based in historic
downtown St. Augustine. 904-824-8324
www.acgfa.com
Bridge of Lions 5K Run
The annual run across St. Augustine’s
Bridge of Lions. 386-747-3532
www.bridgeoflions5k.com
SEPTEMBER
Founding Day
Commemoration of the anniversary
of the founding of St. Augustine.
877-352-4478
www.floridalivinghistory.org
Florida Heritage Book Festival
Florida’s rich and colorful literary
heritage is celebrated at a series of
workshops, presentations and readings.
904-819-6339 www.fhbookfest.com
Ancient City Con
OCTOBER
The Annual Pink Up the Pace 5K
Walk/Run raises money to assist local
uninsured and underinsured residents in
the early detection of breast cancer
904-471-1819 www.pinkupthepace.org
Datil Pepper Festival and Cook Off
This annual celebration of the spicy
little Datil Pepper includes a cook off
of recipes using the datil pepper in
appetizers and entrees. 904-209-0430
stjohns.ifas.ufl.edu/datilfallfest.shtml
Ponte Vedra Auto Show
More than180 collectors’ cars compete
to capture one of the prestigious
trophies from 30+ categories.
904-829-5681 www.pvautoshow.com
Taste of the Beach
Enjoy delicious food from St. Augustine
Beach area restaurants. 904-347-8007
www.sabca.org
St. Augustine Greek Festival
Enjoy Greek food, live Greek music,
traditionally costumed Greek folk
dancers and more. 904-479-6729
www.stauggreekfest.com
Super Scenic 72-Mile
Garage Sale
Shop ‘til you drop at more than 100
stops that have bargains galore.
904-377-7813 www.scenica1a.org
St. Augustine
Art & Craft Festival
More than 125 artists from
around the U.S. are juried into
this Thanksgiving weekend art
festival. 904-824-2310
www.staugustineartfestival.com
Pink Up the Pace Walk/Run
This is a popular food and wine sampling
from many area restaurants. 904-540-3129
www.staugustinerestaurants.com
Florida’s Historic Coast’s largest free
music festival is held over four weekends
and features hundreds of performances
at multiple music venues throughout
St. Augustine. 904-209-0367
www.singoutloudfestival.com
More than 30 area restaurants serve
up their chowder to compete for
top honors 904-829-8646
www.conch-house.com
Northeast Florida’s premier convention
with classic gaming, cosplay, artists
and vendors at the World Golf Village
Renaissance St. Augustine Resort.
www.ancientcitycon.info
Food & Wine Festival and
Restaurant Week
Sing Out Loud Music Festival
NOVEMBER
Great Chowder Debate
NOVEMBER - JANUARY
Nights of Lights
Veterans Day in St. Augustine
Commemorate Veterans Day in
St. Augustine with ceremonies
throughout the city, including the
National Cemetary and the Castillo de San
Marcos. Many St. Augustine attractions
will provide veterans and active military
with discounted and free admission for
the day. www.nps.gov/casa
Spoonbills and Sprockets
Cycling Tour
Experience the beautiful A1A Scenic
Byway by bike. The tour consists of
cycling routes highlighting famous
landmarks and locations. 386-503-5197
www.scenica1a.org
St. Augustine Half Marathon
Weekend
Participate in a foot race that suits your
running level: a10K run; a family 5K; kid’s
race; and Half Marathon. 305-716-1111
www.staugustinemarathon.com
Surf Illumination
This free holiday event features a
ceremonial lighting of the holiday tree,
pictures with Santa and entertainment.
904-347-8007 www.sabca.org
During Nights of Lights,
St. Augustine glows with holiday
magic - lit from the ground to
the rooftops with more than
3 million white lights.
www.nightsoflights.com
DECEMBER
Colonial Night Watch Weekend
Visitors enjoy various vignettes
representing historical events
during the siege of 1740 in
St. Augustine along with a
torchlight parade. 904-501-0391
www.hfm.club/nightwatch
Christmas Parade
St. Augustine’s Annual Christmas
Parade through the Historic District.
904-824-4997
The Garden Club of
St. Augustine Christmas
Tour of Homes
A walking tour of private homes
decorated for the holidays in
historic downtown St. Augustine.
904-819-1917
www.gardenclubofstaugustine.org
Rails to Trails Festival
This festival honors the Gullah Geechee
with a bike tour along the Rails to Trails
bike and walking trail that introduces
the rich culture of the area.
904-806-3939 www.seachrc.org
Luminary Night at the
St. Augustine Lighthouse
& Maritime Museum
The highlight of the holiday season at the
Lighthouse is Luminary Night. 904-829-0745
www.staugustinelighthouse.com
Regatta of Lights
This is an annual holiday parade of
boats and many other vessels with
brilliant lighted displays ranging from
patriotic to whimsical. 904-824-9725
www.staugustineyachtclub.com
St. Augustine Historic Inns Bed &
Breakfast Holiday Tour
Explore more than a dozen inns on this
self-guided walking tour. 386-405-3779
www.staugustinebandbtour.com