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ANNUAL EVENTS Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest Experience northeast Florida’s abundant bird and wild life while enhancing your photography skills at more than 110 photography workshops, classroom sessions and special events. 904-209-4422 www.FloridasBirdingAndPhotoFest.com May THE PLAYERS Championship Come see your favorite golf pros compete at the world-famous PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass at Ponte Vedra Beach. Recognized by PGA TOUR members as “their” championship tournament, THE PLAYERS features one of the most coveted titles in professional golf, the strongest field of competitors and the richest purse. www.pgatour.com Mid May – September Music By The Sea Concert Series Every Wednesday evening through September, a free live concert takes place from 7-9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.org Memorial Day – 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 Fireworks over the Bay June Drake’s Raid July World Golf Village Fireworks The English corsair, Sir Francis Drake, and his raiders return to St. Augustine in an authentic recreation of the 1586 sack of the city. 904.829.9792 www.hfm.club/events/annual/drakesraid July 3 World Golf Village celebrates Independence Day with its annual Community Fireworks—one of the largest displays in Northeast Florida. www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org Battle of Bloody Mose St. Augustine Fireworks and Concert This annual reenactment of the June 26, 1740 Battle of Bloody Mose, a pivotal battle between the British and the Spanish militia composed of former British slaves granted freedom by the Spanish. 904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose 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 This exciting competition offers cash and prizes for the biggest catch. www.acgfa.com September St. Augustine Founder’s Day Celebration Dozens of authentic reenactors portray the 1565 founding of St. Augustine by Pedro Menendez de Aviles and his Spanish colonists. Colorful ceremonies and presentations, including the landing of Menendez, are followed by a special mass at St. Augustine’s Mission Nombre De Dios’ outdoor altar. www.floridalivinghistory.org FloridasHistoricCoast.com 27 SJVCB_151200_MASTER_EVENTS.indd 27 11/20/15 12:56:26 PM