Florida's Historic Coast Travel Planner 2015

ANNUAL EVENTS June 2015 Drake’s Raid June 6 The English corsair Sir Francis Drake and his raiders return to St. Augustine in an authentic recreation of the 1586 sack of the city. www.DrakesRaid.com Vettes at the Village June 20 Vettes at the Village showcases over 100 classic, late model and custom Corvettes along the Walk of Champions at World Golf Village. www.nfca.net Battle of Bloody Mose June 20-21 Annual re-enactment of the June 26, 1740, Battle of Bloody Mose - the pivotal battle between the British under the command of Georgia’s James Oglethorpe and the Spanish militia composed of former British slaves granted their freedom by the Spanish. www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose July 2015 World Golf Village Fireworks July 3 World Golf Village celebrates Independence Day with its annual Community Fireworks—one of the largest displays in Northeast Florida. www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org St. Augustine Fireworks and Concert July 4 The All Star Orchestra performs in the Plaza de la Constitucion then one of the largest fireworks displays on the East Coast bursts above the ancient Castillo de San Marcos and reflects in the waters of Matanzas Bay. Ancient City Kingﬁsh Challenge July 10 -12 This exciting competition offers cash and prizes for the biggest catch. www.acgfa.com September 2015 © SHUTTERSTOCK/D. VIRTSER Celebrate 450! September 4 -12 An epic series of events commemorating America’s beginning provides an entertaining and memorable celebration of the 450th birthday of St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city. Held at various venues throughout the city, the celebration includes a Music Festival and Stage Performances (Sept. 4-5); Spanish Music and Dance Performance (Sept. 6); Gala Real 2015 & Fireworks (Sept. 7); Menéndez Landing Re-enactment, Procession, Commemorative Mass, & Street Festival (Sept. 8); and the Spanish Wine Festival (Sept. 9-12). http://staugustine-450.com/st-augustines450th-anniversary-celebration Florida Heritage Book Festival September 24 - 26 Florida’s rich and colorful literary heritage is celebrated at a series of workshops, presentations and readings. www.fhbookfest.com Web.com Tour Golf Championship Dates TBD Dye’s Valley course at TPC Sawgrass at Ponte Vedra Beach hosts the fourth and culminating event of the Web.com Tour Finals. The Web.com Tour is the pathway to the PGA TOUR. www.PGATour.com October 2015 18th Annual St. Augustine Greek Festival October 9-11 Enjoy Greek food, live Greek music, traditionally-costumed Greek folk dancers, arts and crafts vendors and more. www.stauggreekfest.com Taste of the Beach October 18 This annual “taste-fest” at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion features dozens of restaurants where the crowd and judges select the coveted “Best of the Beach” restaurant. www.thecivicassociation.org El Pescado Billﬁsh Tournament Dates TBD The Monique Burr Foundation hosts the El Pescado Billfish Tournament, North Florida’s most celebrated blue water event and the only charity-run tournament of its kind in the Southeast US. www.moniqueburrfoundation.org Flavors of Florida’s Historic Coast More than 20 outstanding restaurants offer “Chef’s Choice” prix fixe (fixed price) three-course dining showcasing their chef’s talents and the rich culinary heritage of Florida’s Historic Coast. www.HistoricCoastFlavors.com November 2015 31st Annual Great St. Augustine Chowder Debate November 1 More than 30 area restaurants compete for top honors at The Conch House Marina Resort. 904-829-8646, www.conch-house.com 7th Annual Pirate Gathering Dates TBD Three days of pirate fun and history in the nation’s oldest city! Enjoy historic exhibits, living history demonstrations, a privateer parade and pirate battles. 904-824-4997 www.ThePirateGathering FloridasHistoricCoast.com 27 SJVCB_141200_MASTER_EVENTS.indd 27 12/19/14 1:01:42 PM

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