* * CALENDAR of EVENTS * * | Neighborhood Concierge WGV St. Augustine

To make it easier to see the Activities on the Calendar by date I have moved the helpful info for IMAX (see update), WGV/Kelly Lake, Caddyshack updates and all the helpful links, some with event dates, that were listed to a new page, click on the **Helpful Links** page above (or click here). You’ll find many helpful and fun links, some with event dates. Info for Beach access, SJC links, Theatres (Alhambra, Limelight), COA, Concerts, FL Dept of Transportation, Sales Tax Holidays and much more.

I am not always notified of event changes – you can always go to the event website or FB page to confirm; especially when there is inclement weather and possible cancellation.

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Now – 11/30 Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive

WJCT Public Media, VyStar Credit Union, Suddath Moving & Logistics, and Tom Bush Family of Dealerships are honoring the memory of Fred Rogers with the annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. The drive runs through November 30 and accepts gently used sweaters, jackets and blankets. Contributions will be donated to a number of designated nonprofits in Duval, Clay, St. Johns & Nassau counties. Click here for more details.

Items may be dropped off at WJCT Studios as well as all VyStar Credit Union locations, Suddath Moving & Logistics locations, & any Tom Bush Family of Dealerships location.

Now – 1/4/2025 ICE! featuring Elf™ has arrived at Gaylord Palms Resort!

Now through Jan. 4, see this Christmas classic re-created with frozen sculptures. If smiling is your favorite, this is one holiday experience you don’t want to miss. Click here for their website for more information. (I have been here a few times … it is magical!)

11/22 Library Bookmobile at WGV Convention Center 10am — 1pm – Every Friday (no stop on 11/1, 11/29)

SJC Public Library – Book Mobile has moved to: 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine. Book suggestions. Pick up requested holds, apply for a library card, and browse our mobile collection! Click here for a pdf (or see below). Fridays: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WGV Convention Center Note: This schedule will be in effect through November 27th. Also on CR 210 and Nocatee are noted.

11/22 – 11/24 Diamonds in the Rust Fall Market – 10am-4pm; 9am-5pm; 10am-4pm

Explore an array of vendors showcasing unique pieces, including one-of-a-kind finds, vintage treasures, nostalgic items, trending home decor, handcrafted pieces, rare relics, antiques, delightful treats, and distinctive gifts. Join us for an unparalleled shopping experience under shaded oak hammocks and in our beautifully lit barns. Click here for details including admission prices, parking, eats (food trucks) and more.

11/22-11/24 and 11/29 IMAX WGV – Gladiator II

Hollywood Movie Scheduled – Gladiator II. Two showings on each of these days: 3:45 & 7pm. Click here for the trailer. Please click here to see my updated information on our IMAX WGV.

11/22 – 1/11/2025 Lighthouse Illuminations – Tides, Tidings, and Trees

As the sun goes down, purchase after-hours Lighthouse Illuminations tickets for an extraordinary holiday experience. Explore the Keepers’ House and grounds illuminated by lights and garlands, and enjoy a sensational view of the lighthouse. Escape the crowds this winter season and experience Nights of Lights from the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

Marvel at the twenty-one adorned trees, each uniquely themed and telling a distinct story, such as the Vintage Toy Tree, Old Florida Tree, Sweet Treats Tree, and Lighthouses of America Tree. Click here for the details and to purchase tickets.

11/22 Evenings at the Renaissance – Friday Nights – 7-9pm

Our popular “Friday Night Live” is now “Evenings at the Renaissance”! Come by and join us this week at The Bar at Villagio and check our new menu. FREE Music every Friday! Open to the public! Upcoming performers; will post when performer names are available from the Renaissance. TBA

11/23, 11/30 St Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market – Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm (click here for their web page)

Join us every Saturday under the oaks for local, fresh food, produce straight from the farm, handmade arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Special events and features take place each week, to check the individual event listings to see what’s coming up!

11/23 – 1/1 Nights of Lights Holiday Market – Colonial Quarter – See Dates – Free Event

Local artisans and holiday cheer fill the Colonial Quarter during the Nights of Lights at the Holiday Market. The market is open Sunday through Thursday from 3-9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 3-10 p.m. Admission is free. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine

Explore a delightful assortment of holiday gifts and goodies at the night market in the heart of Historic Downtown St. Augustine. The market celebrates the Nights of Lights extravaganza with winter festivities and seasonal offerings like unique gifts, tasty treats, an ugly sweater contest, and the perfect family photo op with snow at Colonial Quarter through January 1. Click here for more details for the Historic Coast Culture website. Click here for the FB page – Holiday Market.

11/23 Fall Into Christmas Market – Nocatee Station Field – 5-8pm

A holly-jolly evening of festive shopping and fun! With local vendors, artisan crafts, and unique finds for everyone on your list, this is your one-stop holiday shop. Enjoy live tunes by the Crescendo Amelia Band, setting the mood for a magical night! Treat yourself to seasonal snacks from local food trucks and cozy up with warm holiday drinks available at Blue Water Bar and Grill. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift or simply soaking in the holiday cheer, this market is a merry way to kick off the season with friends and family.

11/23-1/18 Historic Holiday House Tours – Ximenez-Fatio House Museum – Mantels with Holiday displays

To celebrate their 100th anniversary, 14 Florida artists will transform our historic fireplace mantels with stunning displays inspired by a century of music from 1924 to 2024. Opening on November 23rd and running through January 18th, 2025, this unique holiday showcase will also feature free concerts every Saturday from 2 pm – 4 pm. Don’t miss this extraordinary blend of art, history, and music! Click here for more information and to purchase tickets, see photos of mantels from last year’s exhibit – the list of the free Saturday concerts in their courtyard is also noted here.

11/23, 11/30 Murray Bros. Caddyshack in World Golf Village. Live Music on Saturdays 7-9pm

Come on out and enjoy! It’s what’s happening on Saturday nights! November lineup:

11/23 Dave Besley; 11/30 Clay Benjamin

11/23, 11/30 Live Entertainment – AJ’s at King & Bear – Saturdays 5:30-8:30pm (Open to the Public)

NEWS FROM AJ’s … With the King & Bear set to reopen this Friday we are starting back up 3 nights of dinner service every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm – 9pm. We will also start serving lunch 7 days a week 11am – 5pm.

Live music starting at 5:30pm and goes until 8:30pm. November lineup:

11/23 Matt Fowler; 11/30 Bret Blackshear

11/23/24 – 1/26/25 – Nights of Lights in the Ancient City – Light Up Night 11/23

This year’s Nights of Lights kickoff celebration, Light-Up! Night, will take place on Saturday, November 23. The last day of the 2024-2025 Nights of Lights season will be Sunday, January 26, 2025. Click here for details. Parking info, Free shuttle schedule, event schedule and more.

Free Park & Ride shuttle returns during Nights of Lights This is posted on the City of St. Augustine web page – but click here to get ALL the details – including where you can catch the shuttles and when.

The City of St. Augustine Free Park and Ride Shuttle is back for the Nights of Lights! Starting on Light-up! Night, Saturday, November 23, with special service on Anastasia Island.
Shuttle services will continue on Thanksgiving Weekend, Saturdays in December, the five days following Christmas, and Saturday, January 4th.
Shuttle services will also be provided for the Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7 starting at 8:00 am.

11/23 Palatka Craft Beer Festival – 1-5pm (VIP 12-5pm)

Prepare for a day filled with fantastic brews, tasty food, and great music!

Join the Rotary Club of Palatka on November 23rd, 2024, as we host the much-anticipated Palatka Craft Beer Festival. Featuring craft beer, cider, and seltzer tastings from breweries across Florida and surrounding areas, there’s something for every beer enthusiast! Click here for their FB page. Location: St. John’s Riverfront Park, Historic Downtown Palatka. Click here to purchase tickets.

11/27 Wednesday Pier Farmers Market – 8am-12noon

11/28, 12/26 Uptown Block Party – Last Thursday Monthly – 5-9pm / past regular closing hours

St. Augustine Uptown “Block Party” July 25th 5-9pm… On the last Thursday of every month, many of the Uptown shops along San Marco Avenue, stay open past their normal closing time for the St. Augustine Uptown Block Party. The Uptown neighborhood of shops and eateries begins at Grove Avenue and stretches north to the roundabout. Click here to see a list of the uptown businesses.

11/29 – 12/21 Christmas Experience – Ancient City Farmstead – Friday-Saturday & Sunday

Get ready for the most amazing Christmas festival in Northeast Florida! Ancient City Farmstead is thrilled to bring the inaugural Christmas Experience to St. Augustine — a holiday spectacle so packed with family fun that you’re liable to find yourself on the naughty list! Come see the region’s tallest decorated Christmas tree, Santa’s Workshop, and bring your skates for ice skating (extra $ for skating) and pick a Christmas tree that may be purchased also.Click here to read more about the event, attractions and purchase tickets. Reindeer Games. Bumble’s Bounce House. Food Trucks & Concessions available. And more. Location: (just south of IGP off A1A) 395 St Marks Pond Blvd, St. Augustine 32095. Parking is easy and FREE!

11/29 – 12/1 35^th Annual Christmas Made in the South – Prime Convention Center

Christmas Made in the South is focused on keeping the world of fine arts and crafts vibrant. Click here for details. Exhibitors will be there all three days demonstrating and selling their handcrafted works, Santa’s elves hard at work. 11/29 – 12/1 2024 Fri. 9-5 – Sat. 10-5 – Sun. 11-5 The Prime Osborn Convention Center 1000 Water St. Jacksonville, FL 32204

11/29 – 12/29 Glowing Gardens – Jax Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

While the event is still being meticulously crafted, here’s a sneak peek at some of the unique features that will make this show an extraordinary experience and to purchase tickets, click here. Step into a Floridian winter wonderland this holiday season.

11/30 5^th Annual Beach Art Walk – A1A Beach Blvd – 1-6pm

Stroll down A1A Beach Blvd. Enjoy the lights and visit businesses, outdoor vendors – with artists and their wares. Click here for more information.

11/30 – 12/21 Vilano Holiday Village

Join the Vilano Holiday Village, where an 18-foot Christmas Tree shines as the centerpiece of this unique holiday experience along Vilano Beach Main Street. As twilight descends, St. Augustine lights up, and the special Vilano Holiday Village sparkles in tandem. Enjoy music, local authors, delectable food, and a Christmas Artisan Market for unique gifts. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make special appearances. Click here, posted by Florida’s Historic Coast.

11/30 – 12/1 2^nd Annual Hastings Fall Festival of Art

Join us for a celebration of art and community at the 2nd Annual Hastings Fall Festival of Art, held in collaboration with the St. Augustine Art Association. This two-day festival will showcase a wide range of talented artists and makers, featuring works in painting, glasswork, pottery, fiber art, photography, jewelry, and more! Live music, local food trucks, cottage artisan market, plein art, tale tellers, live painting demo by the Florida Highwaymen artists and Kids Zone. Click here for all the details.

12/3 St Augustine Orchid Society Meeting – First Tuesday Monthly – 6:30-9pm

Visit our website (click here) to learn about each month’s topic and to find other events of interest. Plants will be available on the sales and raffle tables. Friends and guests are always welcome! Where: Memorial Lutheran Church 3375 US 1 South, St. Aug 32086 No fee to attend the meetings.

12/5 Lightner Museum Holiday Market – 5:30-8:30pm

Shop for holiday gifts from a curated selection of over 35 unique artisans and the Lightner Museum Store. Enjoy live music by Raisin Cake Orchestra, food by Yamo Italian Street Food and Heart & Soul Food Truck. This year, we are excited to offer a Kid’s Corner in the lobby of the Lightner. Families can participate in holiday crafts, write letters to Santa Claus, and more! Click here for the details and a list of the 2024 Holiday Market Vendors.

12/6 – 12/7 St. Augustine Colonial Night Watch

This year’s premiere living history event, the Saint Augustine Colonial Night Watch, will be held on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, 2024. Click here for the Historic Coast Culture web page with all the details.

12/6 First Friday Artwalk – First Friday of the month – 6-9pm

Browse the wide variety of creative artwork exhibited at St. Augustine’s fine art galleries at this festive monthly event. The website includes info about free parking and free shuttles for the First Friday Art Walk 6-9pm. Meter parking free after 5pm. Click here for a list of galleries and more information. Click here for a map.

First Friday Art Walk – Trolley Service. The Old Town Trolley Tours provide free transportation during First Friday Art Walk from 6-9pm. Art Walk Shuttle Stickers are required to ride and can be picked up at participating galleries. The shuttles run every 20-30 minutes on a continuous loop. They may be boarded at any of the following stops: in front of Butterfield Garage and ArtBox, the Lightner Museum, Aviles Street, as well as in front of Bold ArtGallery near Hypolita St.

12/6 Cathedral Basilica – Free First Friday Concert – 6pm

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is proud to host free first Friday monthly concerts. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The performance begins at 6 p.m. and is open to all, free of charge. There will be a free-will offering. 38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine 904-824-2806 for all dates-Florida Historic Coast. As Music Director, David organizes the First Friday Art Walk Concerts, which begin at 6:00 PM at the Cathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Place. Click here for more info.

12/7 St. Augustine Christmas Parade 9-10:30am

Experience St. Augustine’s annual Christmas Parade with floats, marching bands, cars, horses and the arrival of Santa. The parade starts at 9 a.m. by the Mission Nombre de Dios off San Marco Avenue and continues through the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine. It starts at the Shrine of Our Lady de La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios off San Marco Avenue and continues through the downtown streets and ends at the Visitor Information Center at 10 West Castillo Drive. After the parade, Santa stops by the Plaza de la Constitución and will pose for photos with kids of all ages.

12/7 Community Market – Your Farmers Market – – 9am-1pm First Saturday

(Note previously known as Beachwalk Market) New name, time and location: Community Market relating to Faith Community Church located at 3450 CR 210 St. Johns Fl 32259)The Community Market is the place to be on Saturday mornings! Every first Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm, join them for food, music, fun and more. Dogs are more than welcome and they have water available for our 4-legged friends. This is a wonderful way to start each first Saturday of the month. The market is full of fantastic vendors bringing to the table real treats! Some you eat like Pierogis, artisan breads and pastries, fresh produce, local seafood, empanadas, dips, kettle corn, nuts, local honey, Italian ice, food trucks and more. Then there is the talented artists, seamstress, jewelers, metal art, solar lights, and much more. Please join us for a fun filled start to the day as we can’t wait to see you. Grab the family & pups for a wonderful time. Click here for information on all the markets.

12/7 Artisan Christmas Market – Coconut Barrel – 10am-3pm

Join us for our biggest event of the year, featuring over 45 outdoor vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment! After you finish shopping outside, head into Mall 2121 to visit Coconut Barrel, where you’ll find over 200 amazing vendors. Be one of the first 100 customers to receive a discount at checkout. Enjoy a cup of COMPLIMENTARY Hot Chocolate as you sip and shop! (Available while supplies last.)

12/7 2nd Annual Holiday Celebration -Free Event! Doors open 5pm – Movie at 7pm

Free family fun holiday event at the St Augustine Amphitheatre (AMP) – Holiday Celebration! Saturday, December 7^th. This festive fete features a showing of the holiday classic, “Home Alone,” as well as face painting, snow, fun activities, and Santa Claus. This free event is hosted by the Friends of the Saint Augustine Amphitheatre (FOSAA). The gates open at 5pm, with the movie beginning at 7pm. Click here for more details.

12/7 Surf Illumination – SJC Beach Pier – 4-7pm

Surf Illumination is a free, family-friendly event that kicks off the St. Augustine Beach holiday season. In addition to the tree lighting, photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus (4-7pm) and a balloon twister, local arts and crafts vendors provide convenient shopping for the holiday season. Click here for more information. Click here for more details. Free concert 7-9pm.

12/8 2^nd Annual WGV Mingle & Jingle – 12-4pm – Trilogy Salon – WGV

Sponsored by Trilogy Salon and Suites and 3n Motion Dance Studio. Join us in the heart of WGV for our 2nd annual Mingle and Jingle event! We will have over 50 vendors, pictures with Santa, food and beverage trucks, activities and dance teams to help create a festive celebration for all! We hope you come visit us for some holiday cheer! Located at 335-425 S. Legacy Trail 32092 (The Walk of Champions located near Caddyshack)

12/8 Garden Club-53rd Holiday Tour of Homes – Christmas in the Gilded Age – 12-5pm

The Tea and Boutique will be held at the beautiful River House, 179 Marine St., from noon until 4:00pm. There will be 6 houses decorated by the Garden Club of St. Augustine. Walking tour but has limited transportation. Click here for all the details. Gifts and goodies will be on sale. Ticket price is $45.

12/10 Seasonal Night Market – St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 5-9pm (click here for their web page)

The Night Market is a local favorite, featuring handmade arts, crafts, and goods along with a variety of local food trucks, a full bar, and live music! The Night Market takes place on a select Tuesdays throughout the year from 5pm to 9pm.

Upcoming 2024 Night Market Dates:
Tuesday, September 17: singing & square dancing with Skin & Bonz
Tuesday, December 10

12/14 King & Bear Grinch Open 2024 – Register Now – Shotgun Start 8:30am

$125 Entry per player – Includes: Cart – Lunch – Prizes – Hole Prizes. Click here for all the details on tees, hole events, format (Scramble), flighting, rules, registration and list of already registered golfers. Then … Please join us for scoring & lunch after play in the AJs Kitchen & Cocktails!

12/14 The Christmas Market – Clay County Fairgrounds – Green Cove Springs – 10am-3pm

Come out and get those last minute Christmas presents at our Christmas Market! You wont be disappointed. We will have over 80 vendors, food trucks on site and so much more! FREE Entry! Click here for their FB page.

CCF – 2507 SR-16 West, Green Cove Springs 32043 (under 20 miles from WGV)

12/14 Holiday in the Gardens 2024 – 10am-3pm – $5 Entry per Vehicle

Music. Food Truck. Art & Craft Vendors. Plant Sale & Gift Shop Open. Stories by Mrs. Claus & Kids Activities. Fun for the whole family.

12/14 5th Annual World Golf Village Holiday Kids Event – 11am-2pm – Elite Smiles

Get ready for the Santa & Grinch, holiday shopping and a family fun day! Santa & The Grinch Meet & Greet; Creatives & Retailers and Music & Performances; Food & Treats; Bounce House & Face Painting; Event Photo Contest. Location: Elite Smiles Dentist, St. Augustine, 3043 International Golf Pkwy, St. Augustine 3209. Click here to reserve your free ticket.

12/14 Wesley Wells Farms – A Vintage Christmas 10am-3pm – Frozen Kids Zone 11am-1pm

Tickets for a Vintage Christmas + Frozen Kid Zone go on sale November 1st. As usual, for our Christmas event, VIP tickets will include all the extras and get farm entry an hour early. Regular admission tickets are $15/person and include time slots from 10am-12pm or 12pm-2pm. More details coming soon! Not only will Santa be on the farm from 10-2pm, Anna & Elsa will be too from 11-1pm! Click here for their FB page with details.

12/14 43^rd Annual Holiday Regatta of Lights – 6pm – St. Augustine Yacht Club

Join us for the 43nd Annual St. Augustine Holiday Regatta of Lights, a maritime parade that illuminates the bay front just north of the Bridge of Lions. This event, hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht Club, celebrates our city’s rich maritime heritage and the holiday season. We invite motorized vessels capable of maintaining 5 to 7 knots of boat speed to participate and light up the bay with holiday cheer. Click here for details on their web page. (See the list of winners from 2023)

12/14 – 12/15 St Augustine Community Chorus – Concert: Noel! Noel! – Cathedral Basilica – 7:30pm

Experience an evening of beautiful choral music from both contemporary and classic composers, including pieces that merge the two. You are sure to be merry as the St Augustine Community Chorus sings in the wonder and awe of the season accompanied by organ, piano and winds. Also featuring the St. Augustine Youth Chorus. Click here for tickets – click on date and time (Adult $30 + service fee); Child under 121 $0; Youth 12+ $15 +; Military (with ID) $10.

12/15 St Augustine Historic Inns – Bed & Breakfast Holiday Tour – 1-5pm

The B&B holiday Tour returns for 2024! Welcome back. Self-walking tour. B&Bs on tour and parking info noted on on their website. Click here for details. Ticket information click here. There are two options for tickets – No Food $40; Buffet & Tour $$75 – select your time (plus fees). Tickets are limited so sign up today.

12/18 West King Wednesday – 10am-9pm — 3rd Wednesday

You’re invited to come out to West King Wednesday! Celebrate the West King Shopping District and all it has to offer on the third Wednesday of the month! This monthly event is a collaboration of community, culture and small businesses of West Augustine. Click here Food * Specials * Art * Music * Beer * Wine. for more details. Click here for their FB page. Every third Wednesday of the month small businesses in West Augustine showcase their community, products, and culture.

12/19 – 1/5 Venardos Circus – St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Step right up and get your tickets to this “unique Broadway-Style Circus performance”. Click here for their web page and select the different tabs for more details, i.e. Seating, Tickets, FAQs … enjoy the show.

12/20 7pm, 12/21 1:30pm & 7pm and 12/22 2pm The Nutcracker – Lewis Auditorium, Flagler College

Saint Augustine Ballet presents the 16th Annual Nutcracker — a timeless classic featuring professional ballet dancers and dance students. The Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, the Mouse King, and all the favorite Nutcracker characters will return to the St. Augustine stage this holiday season during Nights of Lights! This holiday favorite will be staged December 20-22, 2024 with four performances in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St., in downtown St. Augustine. The Nutcracker performed by the St. Augustine Ballet. Click here to purchase tickets. Tickets/Reserved seating: $35/$45/$50

12/21 Nocatee Farmers Market – 10am-1pm — Farmers Market — 3rd Saturday – 10am-1pm

Come shop local at our monthly Farmers Market happening on the third Saturday monthly, from 10:00am-1:00pm at Nocatee Station Field! There will be live music by local band and shopping from over 80 local vendors offering items such as organic produce, herbs, spices, delicious unique foods, crafts, jewelry and more! Plus, Blue Water Bar will be open so you can purchas

12/21 Artisan’s Market – Vilano Beach Main Street – 4-8pm – Third Saturday

Artisan’s Market hosted by Vilano Beach Main Street From 4 pm to 8 pm always the Third Saturday each month, with over 20 vendors exhibiting their products in booths and tables on the sidewalk from the junction of A1A and Vilano Road to the Holiday Inn. A cash bar offering wine and beer & live local musicians will create a beach party atmosphere. A Free Event. In the shopping district of Vilano Beach, along Vilano Road. St. Augustine, FL. 32084 Click here for more info including vendor info.

12/29 & 12/31 – The Barber of Seville – Lewis Auditorium

Laugh your way into the New Year with Rossini’s The Barber of Seville! Join Figaro, the charming barber with a solution to every problem, as he helps Count Almaviva woo the beautiful Rosina. With delightful disguises, secret serenades, and infectious melodies, it’s a night of opera magic you won’t want to miss! Click here for more details and to purchase tickets. Fully-staged with Orchestra. Sung in Italian with projected English titles.

12/31 Light Up the Night – NYE Fireworks Show – St. Augustine Beach Pier

More details to follow.

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1/9 – 1/12 15^th Annual St. Augustine Film Festival – 40 Incredible Films

Screenings will take place at Lewis Auditorium, the Gamache-Koger Theater, and the Alcazar Room in the historic Lightner Museum. Festival Badges go on sale THIS Friday, November 22, at 10am. Click here to purchases passes and more details.

1/12 St. Augustine Women’s Day – Renaissance WGV – 11am-4pm

This day is all about YOU! A day filled with education, empowerment, and pure womanly awesomeness. And the best part? It’s FREE! Click here to read about all the fun planned. Grab the women in your life (all ages welcome).

1/25 – 1/26/2025 3^rd Annual BBQ, Bacon & Brews Fest – Clay County Fairgrounds – Green Cove Springs – 10am-5pm

Family Fun & Festivities, Fall off the Bone BBQ, Chocolate Covered Bacon, Art & Crafts, Free Bounce Houses, Free Frisbee Dog Show, Axe Throwing Tournament, Live Entertainment, Free Rock Painting, Homemade Fudge, Pony Rides, Free Bacon Relay, Face Painting, Free Hula Hoop Contest, Free Petting Farm, Cutest Baby Contest, Free Inside Toddler Play Area, Free Sack Races, Train Rides, Free Corn Hole, Yummy Treats & Much More!

Admission $7, Kids 2 & Under Free. For $1 OFF ADMISSION—Visit our website for a coupon or bring a canned good for discount. Benefits the Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs. Click here for their FB page.

CCF – 2507 SR-16 West, Green Cove Springs 32043 (under 20 miles from WGV)

2/20 – 2/23 2025 Topicon Book Expo & Writing Convention – Renaissance Downtown St. Augustine

Readers, Writers, & Authors … Visit the Tropicon website, click here, for more info that shows two dates and locations: 2/20-2/23 2025 at the Renaissance downtown and also Tropicon Branson 5/8-5/10 2025. Author/Vendor Rosters are noted on their website.

3/1/2025 Florida Man Games – St. Johns Fairgrounds – 9am-9pm Tickets on Sale

The Florida Man Games will return in 2025 to the St. Augustine, Florida area with a new venue — the St. Johns County Fairgrounds. Save the Date: March 1, 2025 EARLY BIRD tickets for The Florida Man Games go on sale Monday, May 13. General admission tickets are $25, VIP tickets are $99, and RV tailgating spaces are $550. For more info, to purchase tickets, or to be a sponsor or vendor, visit thefloridamangames.com. What is it? Click on the Tickets tab on their website to learn more and some guidelines for attendees. The “wildest competition sporting event on Earth”. Want to compete? — get your team together!

3/1 – 3/2/2025 9^th Annual Strawberry Fest – Clay County Fairgrounds – Green Cove Springs – 10am-5pm

Family Fun & Festivities, Plant City Strawberries, Art & Crafts, Delicious Food, Free Bounce Houses, Strawberry Shortcake, Live Entertainment, Free Rock Painting, Strawberry Fudge, Pony Rides, Free Strawberry Relay, Strawberry Wine Slush Mixes, Face Painting, Free Hula Hoop Contest, Pie Eating Contest, Free Petting Farm, Berry Cute Baby Contest, Free Sack Races, Train Rides, Free Corn Hole, Yummy Treats & Much More!

Admission $7 Cash Only, Kids 2 & Under Free. For $1 off admission visit our website for coupon or bring a canned good for discount. Benefits The Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs! Click here for their FB page.

CCF – 2507 SR-16 West, Green Cove Springs 32043 (under 20 miles from WGV)

3/29 – 3/30 2025 42^nd St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival – Francis Field

Francis Field is at 29 W/ Castillo Drive in downtown St. Augustine. Saturday,10am to 9pm, and Sunday 11am to 6pm. Click here for the festival website. The Arts & Crafts village closes at sundown. Click here to see PARKING page for shuttle info. No pets allowed except certified service animals. Great Food, Live Music, Entertainment and Activities, Arts & Crafts, Kids Zone Click here to read more about the St. Augustine Lions who raise funds to support community and individual needs.

4/11 – 4/13 2025 30^th Annual – Gamble Rogers Folk Festival Celebration – SJC Fairgrounds (discount tickets available for purchase now)

Please make your plans now to join us. Early bird tickets on sale now, click here! (Be sure to click the “early bird discount” at the right top of the page.) As part of our celebration, please enjoy extra low pricing at $30/day or $75/weekend pass through December 31st, 2024. Come join us for a weekend filled with folk music, storytelling, and good vibes. Get ready to enjoy live performances from talented musicians, engage in workshops and jam sessions, and savor delicious food and drinks with fellow folk music enthusiasts. Click here for their web page to see who will be performing and more information.

4/26/2025 28^th Annual Taste of St. Augustine – The AMP – 11am-4pm

A celebration of culinary excellence, local flavors, and community spirit in historic St. Augustine. Click here for their FB page. Admission $5. Taste Tickets $1 each. Restaurants charge 1-5 tickets per dish. Free parking and shuttle. 20+ restaurants and food trucks. Free children’s area. At the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

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Click here for the Attractions + for SJC Residents with discounts or some free admission or simply click on the tab at the top of this page.