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
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