| 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 |
June 16 - September 28 | The Amelia Island Museum of History presents "Remembering the Post Office on Centre" exhibit | | The Amelia Island Museum of History will feature the exhibit "Remembering the Post Office on Centre" in the first floor Gaslight Gallery through September 28. The exhibit features a series of 30 archival photographs documenting the historic building from excavation to completion, artifacts on loan from Postmaster Ron Steedley, and clips of oral history projected on a large screen. A Growing portion of the Amelia Island Museum of History's archives, including the full collection of Post Office photographs, can now be viewed online: www.ameliamuseum.org. Call (904) 261-7378, ext. 100 for more information. Hours vary by the day of the week; Monday through Saturday hours: 10 am-4 pm, Sunday: 1 pm-4 pm. |
July 29 | Free Summer Children's Craft Program | | The Amelia Island Museum of History will present a storytelling and craft program for children ages 5-7 from 11 am to 12 pm every Tuesday from June 10-August 12. This free community program will lead children into the lives of the Timucua Indians, the first inhabitants of Florida--a journey of more than 4,000 years. Each week's story-time will be followed by a different age-appropriate craft project.
Space is limited. Please call (904) 261-7378, x 100, to reserve your child's place. Parents are invited to stay for a free docent-led 8 flags tour. |
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 05 | Free Summer Children's Craft Program | | The Amelia Island Museum of History will present a storytelling and craft program for children ages 5-7 from 11 am to 12 pm every Tuesday from June 10-August 12. This free community program will lead children into the lives of the Timucua Indians, the first inhabitants of Florida--a journey of more than 4,000 years. Each week's story-time will be followed by a different age-appropriate craft project.
Space is limited. Please call (904) 261-7378, x 100, to reserve your child's place. Parents are invited to stay for a free docent-led 8 flags tour. |
August 12 | Free Summer Children's Craft Program | | The Amelia Island Museum of History will present a storytelling and craft program for children ages 5-7 from 11 am to 12 pm every Tuesday from June 10-August 12. This free community program will lead children into the lives of the Timucua Indians, the first inhabitants of Florida--a journey of more than 4,000 years. Each week's story-time will be followed by a different age-appropriate craft project.
Space is limited. Please call (904) 261-7378, x 100, to reserve your child's place. Parents are invited to stay for a free docent-led 8 flags tour. |
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 29 | Guinness & Golf Boardwalk Bash | | Enjoy $2 Guinness draughts along with Irish music, food & drink specials. The Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation, 5 pm to 8 pm. |
August 30 | Guinness & Golf Tournament | | At 10 am shotgun starts with awards at Oak Marsh Golf course at Amelia Island Plantation. Guinness immediately following! $85 per person includes tournament entry, boxed lunch, two Falcon's Nest drink tickets and Guinness branded goodies. After tournament, head over to Falcon's Nest for more fun. Guinness and Irish cuisine! |
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 are $35. For event reservations and information, please call (904) 277-1028 |
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. |
September 06 - 07 | 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 |
September 25 - October 01 | Amelia Island Film Festival | | During their Inaugural Season, the Amelia Island Film Festival will present screenings, workshops, lectures and exhibits at several venues throughout Amelia Island. For more information visit www.AmeliaIslandFilmFestival.org or call (904) 335-1110. |
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 | 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 & 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.
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October 03 - 05 | Amelia Island Book Festival | | Offering four days of lively programs, socials and special events, this event invites book lovers and writers to mingle with noted authors and publishing professionals in a casual, friendly setting. Held at venues throughout Fernandina Beach, the Festival offers many free programs and all ages are welcome. Tickets are sold for certain events. For more information, call (904) 491-8176 or visit www.bookisland.org. email: info@bookisland.org. |
October 03 - 05 | The Annual Amelia Island Book Festival | | Offering four days of lively programs, socials, and special events, this event invites book lovers and writers to mingle with noted authors and publishing professionals in a casual, friendly setting. Held at venues throughout Fernandina Beach, the Festival offers many free programs and all ages are welcome. Tickets are sold for certain events. For more information, call (904) 491-8176 or visit www.bookisland.org. email: info@bookisland.org. |
October 04 - 05 | 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, informary and kitchen. For details call (904) 277-7274 |
October 05 - 12 | Amelia Island Jazz Festival | | The Amelia Island Jazz Festival will once again light up the island with a week-long series of events celebrating the diverse all-American art form, jazz. Under the creative direction of renowned jazz drummer and band leader, Les DeMerle, the festival will kick-off on Sunday 10/5 with a free jazz concert, continuing through a Sunday Jazz Brunch on 10/12 featuring world-class jazz artists in a wide variety of styles including Dixieland, Smooth Jazz, Bebop, Big Band, Blues, Latin and more at St. Peter's Church Courtyard and several other charming venues on beautiful Amelia Island, Florida. www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com. |
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 |
October 18 | 12th Annual 8 Flags Car Show | | Presented by Amelia Cruizers, the 12th Annual 8 Flags Car show is a fun, free event attracts car collectors who park their restored beauties on Centre Street. For more information, call (904) 491-5975 or visit www.ameliacruizers.org. |
October 31 | Georgia/Florida Frat Bash | | Dance and party with two of America's all-time favorite recording acts - the legendary Tams and "The Party Band of the South,"The Swingin' Medallions! From 8 pm to 1 am. Enjoy an open bar, sauteed gator tail, grilled chicken breast sandwiches, hot dogs and pasta salad at The Grand Pavillion at the Amelia Island Plantation. No one under 21 permitted. For tickets, call (904) 491-4646. |
October 31 | Amelia Island Plantation's Halloween Carnival | | Enjoy a family carnival complete with hayrides, carnival games, candy, food, costumes and more! From 5 pm - 8 pm, the Halloween Carnival will take place at The Spa &
Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. For more information, call (904) 491-4646. |
November 01 - 02 | 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. |
