| Things To Do Every Month on Amelia-Ghost Walking Tour | | Ghost Tours of Amelia Island - Learn hauntingly good ghost stories through the skillful storytelling of your local guide. Meet in the cemetery behind St. Peter's Episcopal Church at 801 Atlantic Avenue. Tickets available at the museum. (904) 548-0996 or (866) 446-7870 or www.ghostoursofameliaisland.com
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Things To Do Every Month on Amelia-Fort Clinch Nature Walks | | Hike through a coastal hammock with a guide and learn about native plants and animals as you walk around Willow Pond Trail. Offered on Saturdays. (904) 277-7274 |
Things To Do Every Month on Amelia-First Gallery Walk | | Enjoy Amelia Island's art galleries in the evening hours during a monthly walking tour of the historic district's galleries. The first Friday evening of each month from 6 to 9 p.m.
(904) 277-2717 |
Things To Do Every Month on Amelia-Amelia Island Plantation's Nature Program | | Extensive nature program offering a wide variety of educational programs and tours both on and off Amelia Island Plantation. Some of the off property tours are a Cumberland Island excursion, a Fort Clinch tour, the Okefenokee Swamp, the Kingsley Plantation, the Egan's Creek Greenway, and Beaks/Talbot Island State Park. Other programs include Birds of Amelia, Bird Watching 101, Back Porch Birding, Shell and Shark Tooth Hunt, Beachside Naturalist Walk, Crab Grab, Wind, Water, and Sand, Flora and Fauna, Nature Photography, Woodland Walk, Children's Discovery, Critter Talk, Amelia at Night, Stargazing, Naturalist Kayak, Nature Bike Hike, and Edible Plant. (888) 261-6161 or (904) 261-6161 or www.ameliaislandplantation.com/activities/.../Nature_Programs.htm |
Things To Do Every Month on Amelia-ArtRageous | | Art Walk - First Friday of each month - Self-guided tour of galleries, bistros, and other venues. Tour brochures and maps are available at participating galleries.
(904) 277-2717 |
"Blues Night" | | The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Lobby Lounge has "Blues Night" with the Instant Groove each Thursday from 8 p.m. to midnight. |
Bluegrass Mondays | | Bluegrass Monday nights @ The Frisky Mermaid Bar & Grille.Plus enjoy Blues and Jazz on Fridays and Saturday 8:00 p.m.-Midnight Located at 22 South Third Street, Fernandina Beach |
Latin Dancing | | The Marti Latin Dance Club presents Latin dancing every Friday night at the Florida House Inn, 22 South Third Street, Fernandina Beach. Free lessons from 9-10 p.m.; Dancing until 2 a.m. Free admission and full bar hosted by Kinder Studios. Call 904-261-3300 |
Things To Do Every Month on Amelia-Fort Clinch Re-enactments | | First Weekend on Saturday and Sunday - Step back in time to the Civil War era and watch "soldiers" carrying out their duties. Witness candle-making, woodworking, blacksmith demonstrations, and re-enactments of history. (904) 277-7274 |
John Springer on Piano | | John Springer on piano every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday @ Beech Street Grill, 801 Beech Street, Fernandina Beach. Call 904-277-3662 |
FREE Community Concert | | The Historic Fernandina Business Association announces the 2008 "Sounds on Centre" Concert Series beginning on March 7, 2008. This year's event will be held the first Friday of each month from March through October except for May. Concerts will be from 6-8 p.m. on Centre Street between Front and Second street. |
Nashville Songwriters Association International | | Nashville Songwriters Association International meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7-10 p.m. at the Florida House Inn conference room at 22 South Third Street, Fernandina Beach. Songwriters of all genres and from all over are welcome. The intention is to support songwriters to grow in their art and craft and learn how to navigate the business side of the songwriting world. Contact local coordinator Christine-Anne at 491-8676 |
Songwriting Contests | | Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.-midnight @ The Frisky Mermaid Bar & Grille located at 22 South Third Street, Fernandina Beach. Call 904-261-3300 |
Shag Dancing | | Shag Dancing and Lessons from 4-8 p.m. on Sundays. The Frisky Mermaid Bar & Grille located at 22 South Third Street, Fernandina Beach. Call 261-3300 |
May 11 - 11 | Mother's Day Buffet | | Enjoy a feast fit for a Queen at Sunrise Cafe and Ocean Grill during the Mother's Day Buffet at Amelia island Plantation. To make reservation, call (904) 321-5050 |
May 16 - 18 | Wild Amelia 2008 | | Amelia Island is uniquely situated. Almost totally surrounded by miles and miles of preserved lands. Cumberland Island National Seashore to the north, Fort Clinch and Amelia Island State Parks on either end. The Egan's Creek Greenway nestled in the middle. And to the south Big & Little Talbot Islands and Ft. George State Parks along with the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. All that is just minutes away. A bit over an hour drive will put you in the Okefenokee Swamp or Osceola National Forest.
For more information call 888-305-2925 or go to www.wildamelia.com |
May 24 | Amelia's 7th Annual Wine Fest | | Enjoy an Art Show and Wine Tasting with wines from around the world along with light hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment at Amelia's 7th Annual Wine Fest located at The Spa and Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. For more information, call (904) 491-4646 |
May 24 - 25 | Fort Clinch WWII Commemoration | | Fort Clinch State Park will hold a Memorial Weekend program in honor of the men and women who served in World War II. Visitors can explore military displays, view memorabilia, and learn about the uniforms, weapons, vehicles, and lifestyle of those who were part of the war during the 1940's. The event will take place on May 24, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and May 25, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring your family to experience a piece of history! Admission to the park is $5.00 per vehicle at the front gate and $2.00 per person to enter the fort. Children under 6 are free. |
May 25 | Memorial Day Luau | | Enjoy a Memorial Day Luau at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. With a full buffet, live entertainment and games for the entire family, the luau will bring a smile to your vacation! The Luau will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are required. Adults are $75 and children are $35. For event reservations and informaion, please call (904) 277-1028 |
May 30 - June 15 | Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival | | Entering its seventhSEASON, the nationally renowned Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival showcases world-class chamber music to the gerneral public, students and senior citizens of Amelia Island and surrounding area of northeastern Florida. The 2008 season of The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival will open Friday, May 30 and run through Sunday, June 15. Tickets will be available in April or by contacting www.aicmf.com or call (904) 261-1779. For additional information, visit www.downtownfernandina.com. |
May 31 - June 01 | ADA Tour de Cure | | Enjoy the fun and challenge of cycling 125 miles for the American Diabetes Association as they pedal from Jacksonville to Fernandina Beach and back the next day (800) 676-4065 |
June 01 - 30 | Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival | | Three weeks of music played from historic venues throughout our Victorian Era Seaport. Famed musicians perform at various locations around the island and music spills onto the shady streets of Amelia Island from settings that range from the historic and the sacred to the elegant and lighthearted. (904) 261-1779 www.ameliaislandchambermusic.org
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June 06 | Sounds on Centre | | The Historic Fernandina Business Association is proud to present SOUNDS ON CENTRE. This free community concert is held the First Friday of each month from March through October in the historic downtown on Centre Street between 2nd and Front from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. This month's band is Instant Groove so bring a chair, your dancing shoes (just in case) and a smile and song in your heart. |
June 07 - 08 | Fort Clinch Union Garrison | | Living history interpreters recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War between the States. Activities may include powder artillery demonstrations, marching drills, as well as, soldiers and civilians taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary, and kitchen. For details call (904) 277-7274. |
June 11 - 12 | Salt Cooking School | | The first day features a "behind the scenes" tour of the resorts's kitchens, including the pastry shop, butcher shop and garde manger kitchen, which gives the participants a glimpse into the inner workings of a 444-room resort and an understanding of the various responsibilities of the 45 member culinary team. Students then work with Chef Richard Gras and his team to prepare all the elements of a four-course luncheon, which is served family style and paired with a selection of fine wines.
On the second day, participants build on their newly acquired skills as they prepare a complete gourmet feast and dine again with the chef. The cooking school concludes with the presentation of diplomas and exchange of phone numbers among new friends.
For cooking school reservations or to make reservations at Salt, call the resort directly at (904) 277-1100. |
June 24 | Nassau Sport Fishing Kingfish Tournament of Champions | | Held at the downtown marina in Fernandina Beach, this challenge of participants’ fishing prowess, this tournament is the third largest event on the Southern Kingfish Association tournament trail. The four-day event includes a fish fry community dinner, music, festivities and fishing fun. Cash awards are given to the top angler, lady angler, and youth angler. (904) 277-3327 or (904) 277-8617 www.fishnsfa.com |
July 04 | Sounds on Centre | | The Historic Fernandina Business Association is proud to present SOUNDS ON CENTRE. This free community concert is held the first Friday of each month from March through October in the historic downtown on Centre Street between 2nd and Front from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. This month's band is Face for Radio so bring a chair, your dancing shoes (just in case) and a smile and song in your heart.
For additional information, visit www.downtownfernandina.com |
July 04 | Beach Bash | | Celebrate July 4th with a Beach Bash at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Enjoy a full buffet, live entertainment, games, and fireworks. The beach bash will take place from 6 pm to 9 pm. Reservations are required. Adults are $75 and Children are $35. For event reservations and information, please call (904) 277-1028. |
July 04 | Fernandina’s July 4th and Families Festival | | Join your family, neighbors and friends at Central Park to celebrate Independence Day. Activities include Public Safety Vehicles display (police cars, fire trucks and more), Best Baked Apple Pie Contest, Parent-Child Look-Alike Contest, Fun for the Kids Crafts area, music, and an arts and crafts show. Join in the evening parade through downtown Fernandina Beach, followed by a concert and fireworks at dark, courtesy of the City of Fernandina Beach. (904) 261-3248
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July 04 | Amelia Arts Academy “New Horizons Concert Band” | | Amelia Arts Academy “New Horizons Concert Band” – in the Peck Center Auditorium. information@ameliaartsacademy.org
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July 05 - 06 | Fort Clinch Union Garrison | | Living history interpreters recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War between the States. Activities may include powder artillery demonstrations, marching drills, as well as, soldiers and civilians taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary and kitchen. For details call (904) 277-7274 |
August 01 - 31 | Enjoy the Beach! | | Enjoy the Beach – After all the events, activities and just great living, even we Islanders like to just sit back and enjoy our island. Come for August and enjoy our world class beaches, golf, boating and great food and drink. Relax, renew yourself before the September “Back to Work”. |
August 02 - 03 | Fort Clinch Union Garrison | | Living history interpreters recreate life at Fort Clinch during the Living history interpreters recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War between the States. Activities may include powder artillery demonstrations, marching drills, as well as, soldiers and civilians taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary and kitchen. For details call (904) 277-7274 |
August 13 - 14 | Salt Cooking School | | The first day features a "behind the scenes" tour of the resort's kitchens, including the pastry shop, butcher shop and garde manger kitchen which gives the participants a glimpse into the inner workings of a 444-room resort and an understanding of the various responsibilities of the 45 member culinary team. Students then work with Chef Richard Gras and his team to prepare all the elements of a four-course luncheon, which is served family style and paired with a selection of fine wines.
On the second day, participants build on their newly acquired skills as they prepare a complete gourmet feast and dine again with the chef. The cooking school concludes with the presentation of diplomas and exchange of phone number among new friends.
For cooking school reservations or to make reservations at Salt, call the resort directly at (904) 277-1100. |
August 17 - 18 | Salt Cooking School | | The first day features a "behind the scenes" tour of the resort's kitchens, including the pastry shop, butcher shop and garde manager kitchen which gives the participants a glimpse into the inner workings of a 444-room resort and an understanding of the various responsibilities of the 45 member culinary team. Students then work with Chef Richard Gras and his team to prepare all the elements of a four-course luncheon, which is served family style and paired with a selection of fine wines.
On the second day, participants build on their newly acquired skills as they prepare a complete gourmet feast and dine again with the chef. The cooking school concludes with the presentation of diplomas and exchange of phone numbers among new friends.
For cooking school reservations or to make reservations at Salt, call the resort directly at (904) 277-1100. |
August 23 - September 13 | New World Cuisine Festival | | Late August/Early September - New World Cuisine Festival – A festival of food and wine hosted by the Ritz-Carlton and held over Labor Day weekend. The main event is held in the ballroom with food prepared by executive chefs from around the world, and about 30 selections of fine wine. (904) 277-1100 |
August 30 | Labor Day Celebration | | Enjoy a full buffet, carnival setting and games for the entire family at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island's Labor Day celebration. The Festivities begin at 6:30 pm until 9 pm. Reservations are required. Adults are $75 and Children ar $35. For event reservations and information, please call (904) 277-1028. |
September 01 - 30 | Fiesta de Santa Maria | | Celebrate the historic Latin culture and heritage of Amelia Island. Held on 3rd Street between Centre and Ash Streets. Enjoy Latin cuisine from local restaurants, music and dancing, plus a marketplace with a variety of vendors (904) 261-3248 |
September 01 - October 31 | The Taste of Amelia Island | | September or October - – A culinary fair to benefit the Nassau County Volunteer Center. Many local restaurants participate. Music is provided and a raffle. (904) 261-2771 or email ncvcfb@aol.com
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September 05 | Sounds on Centre | | The Historic Fernandina Business Association is proud to present SOUNDS ON CENTRE. This free community concert is held the First Friday of each month from March through October in the historic downtown on Centre Street between 2nd and Front from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. This month's band is Out of Hand so bring a chair, your dancing shoes (just in case) and a smile and song in your heart. For additional information, visit www.downtownfernandina.com. |
October 01 - 31 | Haunted History Tour | | Ghost Stories of Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island (904) 261-7378 |
October 01 - 31 | 8th Annual 8 Flags Car Show | | Presented by Amelia Cruizers, this fun, free event draws in car collectors who park their restored beauties on Centre Street for two days from 8:00 to 4:00. (904) 321-1656 or www.ameliacruizers.org
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October 03 - 05 | Amelia Island Book Festival | | Generally held the first weekend in October. Events include meeting authors, book signings, readings, and workshops. (904) 491-8176 or www.bookisland.org
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October 05 - 12 | The Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival | | 8:00 am on 10/05/2008 to 8:00 pm on 10/12/2008 (904) 504-4772 or www.AmeliaIslandJazzFestival.com |
