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ONGOING EVENTS
First Friday Art Walk www. staaa. org / art-galleries-of-staugustine Art galleries in St. Augustine feature new exhibits.
Farmer’ s Markets www. floridashistoriccoast. com / thingsto-do / shopping / farmers-markets Several quality Farmer’ s Markets and fairs take place throughout the year.
JANUARY
Saint Augustine Film Festival www. staugfilmfest. com Four-day film festival takes place at various locations throughout St. Augustine.
Matanzas 5000 5K & Fun Run www. ancientcityroadrunners. org / matanzas-5000 5K race on a scenic USATF-certified course through historic St. Augustine.
FEBRUARY
Flight to Freedom www. fortmose. org Reenactment. The enslaved flee to Spanish St. Augustine.
St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival www. spanishwinefestival. com Food and wine events showcasing the Spanish influence in St. Augustine.
MARCH
THE PLAYERS ® Championship www. pgatour. com The greatest players compete at THE PLAYERS ® Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach.
St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival www. lionsfestival. com Enjoy outstanding seafood, live music and much more.
Searle’ s Sack of St. Augustine www. hfm. club Reenactment of Captain Robert Searle’ s 1668 attack on St. Augustine.
Menorcan Heritage Festival www. menorcansociety. net The anniversary of the Menorcans’ arrival in St. Augustine features Menorcan culture.
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Celtic Music and Heritage Festival www. celticstaugustine. com Celtic cultures of Scotland and Ireland come alive along with the St. Patrick’ s Parade.
St. Augustine Race Week Regatta www. staugustineraceweek. com Five great days of multiple sailing events in the harbor of the nation’ s oldest city.
Blessing of the Fleet www. staugustineyachtclub. com Watercraft from trawlers and yachts to sailboats receive this special blessing from the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine.
St. Augustine Easter Festival www. oldestcityeaster. org Enjoy the Royal Family Transfer which as well as the St. Augustine Knighting Ceremony just before Easter.
Spoonbills and Sprockets Cycling Tour www. scenica1a. org Tour A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway via bike highlighting area landmarks.
APRIL
Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival www. hastingsfl. org / cabbage-potatobacon-festival This historic festival features culinary demonstrations and local favorites like the Great Hastings Mow Down, Spud Run, and Miss Potato Queen Pageant.
St. Augustine Easter Parade of Horses and Carriages www. oldestcityeaster. org / easter-parade Horse-drawn carriages, marching bands, floats and St. Augustine’ s Royal Family.
Old Town Art Show www. oldtownartshow. com Celebrate spring at this juried art and fine craft show in beautiful Spring weather.
St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out www. staaa. org / plein-air-paint-out Annual community-wide plein air event celebrating the area’ s history through art.
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Florida’ s Photo Fest www. floridasbirdingandphotofest. com More than 110 exciting birding and outdoor photography workshops.
A Taste of St. Augustine www. epicbh. org Food festival serves up“ tastes” from St. Augustine’ s famous restaurants.
Gamble Rogers Folk Festival www. gamblerogersfest. org This popular music festival brings the best in American folk music to St. Augustine.
MAY
St. Augustine Craft Brewers Fest www. stabrewersfest. com Enjoy food, live music, and samples from local and regional breweries.
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival www. staugustinefoodandwinefestival. com Celebrity guest chefs, winemakers and beverage experts in spirits and beers.
Drake’ s Raid www. hfm. club Reenactment of Sir Francis Drake’ s 1586 attack on St. Augustine.
SPRING – SUMMER
Music by the Sea Concert Series www. freebeachconcerts. com Every Wednesday through September. St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park. Free.
Concerts in the Plaza www. concertsintheplaza. com Summer months on Thursdays 6-8 p. m. Plaza de la Constitución.
JUNE
Ancient City Game Fish Challenge www. acgfa. com A three-day tournament based in historic downtown St. Augustine.
St. Augustine Music Festival www. staugustinemusicfestival. org Six free concerts, world class performances. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine.
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The Battle of Bloody Mose Commemoration www. fortmose. org Reenactment and encampment. 1740 Spanish victory at the Battle of Bloody Mose.
JULY
Fireworks Over The Matanzas www. fireworksoverthematanzas. com 4th of July Concert in the Plaza and Fireworks over St. Augustine’ s harbor.
Bridge of Lions 5K Run www. bridgeoflions5k. com The annual run across St. Augustine’ s Bridge of Lions.
AUGUST
Florida Skimboarding Pro / Am Tournament www. rundropslide. com / flproam Skimboarders from more than 75 different Florida beaches compete in Vilano Beach.
SEPTEMBER
Founder’ s Day https:// hfm. club / about / events-forvistors / founders-day Commemoration of the anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine in 1565.
Sing Out Loud www. singoutloudfestival. com Florida’ s largest free music festival and benefit concert at multiple venues.
OCTOBER
Pink Up the Pace Walk / Run www. pinkupthepace. org This annual run raises money to assist local uninsured and underinsured residents in the early detection of breast cancer.
St. Augustine Greek Festival www. stauggreekfest. com Greek food, music and folk dancers honoring America’ s first Greek community.
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NOVEMBER
Ponte Vedra Auto Show www. pvautoshow. com More than 180 collector’ s cars compete to capture prestigious trophies.
Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife www. whiskeywineandwildlife. com Culinary superstars, talented musicians, wines, spirits and beers are showcased while raising funds and awareness for the protection of local wildlife.
Nights of Lights www. nightsoflights. com Mid-November- January, St. Augustine glows with more than 3 million white lights.
DECEMBER
Surf Illumination www. staugbch. com / events / page / sabevents Lighting of the holiday tree, pictures with Santa and entertainment. Free.
Colonial Night Watch Weekend www. hfm. club / about / night-watch-forvisitors Various vignettes of historical events from the siege of 1740 and a torchlight parade.
Christmas Parade St. Augustine’ s Annual Christmas Parade through the Historic District.
Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival www. seachrc. org Music, dance, traditional foods, and craft celebrating 450 years of West African influence in St. Johns County.
Luminary Night at the St. Augustine Lighthouse www. staugustinelighthouse. org The highlight of the holiday season at the Lighthouse is Luminary Night.
Regatta of Lights www. staugustineyachtclub. com Holiday parade of boats and many other vessels with brilliant lighted displays.
Light Up the Night! New Year’ s Eve Firework Show www. staugbch. com / events Enjoy the fireworks as well as businesses along A1A Beach Boulevard offering discounts, live music and other specials.
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