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JUNE The Battle of Bloody Mose Commemoration Reenactment and encampment of the 1740 Spanish victory at the Battle of Bloody Mose . 904-823-2232 www . floridastateparks . org / parks-andtrails / fort-mose-historic-state-park
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
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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 . www . hfm . club
Sing Out Loud Music Festival 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
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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 Northeast Florida ’ s premier convention with classic gaming , cosplay , artists and vendors at the World Golf Village Renaissance St . Augustine Resort . www . ancientcitycon . info
OCTOBER Pink Up the Pace Walk / Run 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 904-257-6061 www . pinkupthepace . com
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
Food & Wine Festival and Restaurant Week This is a popular food and wine sampling from many area restaurants . 904-540-3129 www . staugustinerestaurants . com
Rhythm and Ribs Festival Non-stop music and awardwinning scrumptious barbecue all weekend long . 904-417-8470 www . rhythmandribs . net
Taste of the Beach Enjoy delicious food from St . Augustine Beach area restaurants . 904-347-8007 www . sabca . org
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St . Augustine Greek Festival Enjoy Greek food , live Greek music , traditionally costumed Greek folk dancers and more . 904-829-0504 www . stauggreekfest . com
NOVEMBER Great Chowder Debate More than 30 area restaurants serve up their chowder to compete for top honors 904-829-8646 www . conch-house . com
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 . www . staugustinehalfmarathon . 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
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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
NOVEMBER - JANUARY Nights of Lights 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
Ponte Vedra Auto Show More than180 collectors ’ cars compete to capture one of the prestigious trophies from 30 + categories . 904-994-5662 www . pvautoshow . 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
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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
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