ANNUAL EVENTS
November
November- January 31
December
ANNUAL EVENTS
St. Augustine Greek Festival
Enjoy Greek food, live Greek music, traditionally costumed Greek folk dancers and more. 904-479-6729 www. stauggreekfest. com
November
St. Augustine Pirate Gathering
A pirate mutiny, weapons demonstrations, sailor’ s encampment and Thieves Market. 386-972-9496 www. 2016. thepirategathering. com
Great Chowder Debate
More than 30 area restaurants serve up their chowder to compete for top honors 904-829-8646 www. conch-house. com
Spoonbills and Sprockets Cycling Tour
Experience the beautiful A1A Scenic Byway by bike. The tour consists of cycling routes highlighting famous landmarks and locations. 386-503-5197 www. scenica1a. org
St. Augustine Half Marathon Weekend
Participate in a foot race that suits your running level: a10K run; a family 5K; kid’ s race; and Half Marathon. 305-716-1111 www. staugustinemarathon. com
Surf Illumination
This free holiday event features a ceremonial lighting of the holiday tree, pictures with Santa and entertainment. 904-347-8007 www. sabca. org
Super Scenic 72-Mile Garage Sale
Shop‘ til you drop at more than 100 stops that have bargains galore. 904-377-7813 www. scenica1a. org
St. Augustine Art & Craft Festival
More than 125 artists from around the U. S. are juried into this Thanksgiving weekend art festival. 904-824-2310 www. staugustineartfestival. com
November- January 31
Nights of Lights
During Nights of Lights, St. Augustine glows with holiday magic- lit from the ground to the rooftops with more than 3 million white lights. www. NightsofLights. com
December
Colonial Nightwatch Weekend
Visitors enjoy various vignettes representing historical events during the siege of 1740 in St. Augustine along with a torchlight parade. 904-501-0391 www. hfm. club / nightwatch
Christmas Parade
St. Augustine’ s Annual Christmas Parade through the historic district. 904-824-4997
Rails to Trails Festival
This festival honors the Gullah Geechee with a bike tour along the Rails to Trails bike and walking trail that introduces the rich culture of the area. 904-806-3939 www. seachrc. org
Luminary Night at the St. Augustine Lighthouse
The highlight of the holiday season at the Lighthouse is Luminary Night. 904-829-0745 www. staugustinelighthouse. com
Regatta of Lights
This is an annual holiday parade of boats and many other vessels with brilliant lighted displays ranging from patriotic to whimsical. 904-824-9725 www. staugustineyachtclub. com
St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival
America’ s Oldest CELTIC City celebrates its heritage with“ the finest collaboration of Celtic artists in the United States.” Celtic Music, Highland Games, Parade, Vendors & Food.
www. CelticStAugustine. com 29 W Castillo Dr. St. Augustine, FL 32084
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