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Nov.– Jan.
Please confirm dates / times with individual event organizers before traveling long distances. All events are updated on FloridasHistoricCoast. com and historiccoastculture. com. Or call 800-653-2489 or 904-829-1711. Florida’ s Historic Coast is ready to celebrate its arts, heritage and culture events with you.
ONGOING EVENTS
First Friday Art Walk www. staaa. org / art-galleries-of-st-augustine From 5 to 9 p. m. more than 27 art galleries in St. Augustine feature new exhibits.
Farmers Markets www. floridashistoriccoast. com / things-to-do / shopping / farmers-markets Florida’ s Historic Coast is home to several quality farmers markets and fairs that regularly take place throughout the year.
JANUARY
Saint Augustine Film Festival www. staugfilmfest. com This four-day film festival takes place at various locations throughout St. Augustine.
Matanzas 5000 5K & Fun Run www. ancientcityroadrunners. org / matanzas-5000 5K race on a scenic USATF-certified course through historic St. Augustine.
FEBRUARY
Flight to Freedom www. fortmose. org From the mid-17th century through the first half of the 18th century, hundreds, if not thousands, fled to St. Augustine to escape enslavement.
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series www. discoverfortmose. com Experience unforgettable performances by Grammy Award-winning artists, celebrating the rich history of American music and the legacy of the first free Black settlement in the United States.
Spoonbills and Sprockets Cycling Tour www. scenica1a. org Tour the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway via bike highlighting area landmarks.
St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival www. spanishwinefestival. com Various food & wine events over three days, showcasing the Spanish influence on the culinary scene in St. Augustine.
MARCH
THE PLAYERS ® Championship www. theplayers. com The game’ s greatest players compete at THE PLAYERS ® Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Searle’ s Sack of St. Augustine www. hfm. club / about / searles-buccaneers / searles-raid-for-participants This is an authentic reenactment of Captain Robert Searle’ s 1668 attack on St. Augustine.
Menorcan Heritage Festival www. menorcansociety. net Celebrate the anniversary of the Menorcans’ arrival in St. Augustine at this festival featuring authentic Menorcan culture.
Celtic Music and Heritage Festival www. celticstaugustine. com The sounds of the ancient Celtic peoples of Scotland and Ireland come alive with an event culminating with the St. Patrick Parade.
Old Town Art Show www. oldtownartshow. com Celebrate spring at this juried art and fine craft show.
St. Augustine Race Week Regatta www. staugustineraceweek. com Experience five great days of multiple sailing events operating out of the harbor of the nation’ s oldest city.
St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival www. lionsfestival. com Enjoy outstanding seafood, live music and much more.
Blessing of the Fleet www. staugustineyachtclub. com Watercraft from trawlers and yachts to sailboats receive this special blessing from the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine.
APRIL
Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival www. hastingsfl. org Enjoy premier Farm-to-Table demos, a Chef Tasting, the Great Hastings Mow Down, Spud Run, Miss Potato Queen Pageant and artisan market.
St. Augustine Easter Parade of Horses and Carriages www. oldestcityeaster. org / easter-parade Experience the famous Easter parade featuring horse-drawn carriages, marching bands, floats and St. Augustine’ s Royal Family.
Gamble Rogers Folk Festival www. gamblerogersfest. org The popular Gamble Rogers Folk Festival brings the best in American folk music to St. Augustine.
St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out www. staaa. org / plein-air-paint-out The St. Augustine Art Association hosts this annual community-wide plein air event celebrating the area’ s history through art.
Florida’ s Photo Fest www. floridasbirdingandphotofest. com Experience Northeast Florida’ s abundant bird life and photogenic natural beauty at more than 110 exciting birding and outdoor photography events.
A Taste of St. Augustine www. epicbh. org This signature food festival at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre serves up“ tastes” from St. Augustine’ s famous restaurants.
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