Ongoing Events
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Major Annual Events
Hundreds of special events celebrating nature, history, arts and heritage take place each year on Florida’ s Historic Coast. This list is some of the most popular annual events. For a complete list, visit FloridasHistoricCoast. com
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Ongoing Events
First Friday Art Walk
From 5-9 p. m. on the first Friday of every month, the Art Galleries of St. Augustine feature new exhibits, refreshments and live music at more than 20 galleries. 832-779-2781 www. artgalleriesofstaugustine. org
Uptown Saturday Night
Uptown Saturday is held on the last Saturday of each month and combines a festive party atmosphere with hospitality and special deals in the unique shops on St. Augustine’ s San Marco Avenue. 904-829-6831 www. facebook. com / uptownstaugustine
January
St. Augustine Film Festival
This three-day film festival takes place at various locations throughout St. Augustine. 904-461-3993 www. staugfilmfest. com
Matanzas 5000 5K & Fun Run
5K race on a scenic USATF-certified course through historic St. Augustine. 904-945-6811 www. matanzas5k. com
February
Flight to Freedom
From the mid-17th Century through the first half of the 18th Century, hundreds, if not thousands, fled enslavement to Spanish St. Augustine. 904-823-2232 www. floridastateparks. org / park / Fort-Mose
26.2 With Donna: The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer
Donna Deegan’ s famous National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer. 904-355-PINK( 7465) www. breastcancermarathon. com
Arts and Crafts Festival at St. Augustine Beach Pier
A seaside display of fine art and crafts. 352-344-0657 www. tnteventsinc. com
March
Searle’ s Sack of St. Augustine
This is an authentic re-enactment of Captain Robert Searle’ s 1668 attack on St. Augustine. 904-534-6168 www. Searlesbucs. com; www. fountainofyouthflorida. com
St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
Enjoy outstanding seafood, live music and much more. 904-829-1753 www. lionsfestival. com
Celtic Music and Heritage Festival
The sounds of the ancient Celtic peoples of Scotland and Ireland come alive with an event culminating with the St. Patrick’ s Day Parade. 904-315-8061 www. celticstaugustine. com
Menorcan Heritage Festival
Celebrate the anniversary of the Menorcans’ arrival in St. Augustine at this festival featuring authentic Menorcan culture. 904-826-3388 www. menorcansociety. net
St. Augustine Race Week Regatta
Experience five great days of multiple sailing events operating out of the harbor of the nation’ s oldest city. 904-396-6382 www. staugustineraceweek. com
April
Old Town Art Show
Celebrate spring at this juried art and fine craft show. 904-794-0084 www. oldtownartshow. com