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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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