St. Augustine Guest Houses

The Great Chowder Debate 2019
2019-11-03 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Conch House, 57 Comares Avenue, St. Augustine
The Annual Great Chowder Debate features over 30 local St. Augustine Restaurants competing for “Best Chowder” bragging rights in five different chowder categories: Minorcan Conch Chowder, Minorcan Clam Chowder, New England Clam Chowder, Seafood Chowder, and Non-Seafood Chowder. Patrons are welcome to vote for their favorite chowders to decide which wins the “People’s Choice” award. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St. Johns County.
This event is free and open to the public, but tickets for chowder tastes will be sold for $1 each.

FIREHOUSE SUBS® Thanks Guests by Name – Special Offer
2019-11-05, 2019-11-06, 2019-11-07, 2019-11-08, 2019-11-09, 2019-11-10
To show appreciation to their loyal hometown guests, Firehouse Subs restaurants in Jacksonville, Florida – where the brand originated 25 years ago – will have the chance to redeem a special offer during the week of November 4-10, 2019.
Firehouse Subs will choose a different name each day of the week, and guests with that same first name can show their photo ID at any Jacksonville location for a free medium sub with any purchase. * The name of the day will be posted at FirehouseSubs.com/JacksonvilleName and on Firehouse Subs’ Facebook and Twitter accounts.
*Limit one per person, per visit. Valid in-restaurant only at locations in Jacksonville, Florida.

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-11-06 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-11-13 08:00 - 12:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
The market is a destination, a place that serves as a setting for the community and visitors to the area to gather and learn something new from a farmer, grower, producer or local artist. To build a community where we work and live. We support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provides access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

Pin Up Paws Party “Pets Ahoy”
2019-11-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Guy Harvey Outpost Resort St. Augustine Beach, 860 A1A Beach Boulevard, St Augustine Beach, FL, 32080, United States
Ahoy mateys! The St. Augustine Humane Society and the pirates from the Krewe of the 13 are hosting the 2019 “Pets Ahoy” Pin Up Paws Party Fundraiser on Thursday, November 7th, at 6:00pm at the Guy Harvey Resort on St. Augustine Beach.
We will be celebrating the fundraising efforts of our calendar contestants, and will reveal the 9th Annual Pin Up Paws Calendar.
Join us for dinner and specialty drinks by Santiago’s, music by Rob Ellis Peck, pirates from the Krewe of the 13, silent auction, Wine and Spirits Grab, and more! Auction items may be previewed at www.PUPauction.org
For tickets and more information, please visit www.PUPparty.org. All proceeds from the evening will help support our lifesaving programs and resources.
Be sure to spread the word, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Historic Lincolnville Festival
2019-11-08 19:00 - 23:00, 2019-11-09 12:00 - 23:00, 2019-11-10 13:00 - 18:00 | Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, 102 ML King Ave, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
To start off the three-day Historic Lincolnville Festival, join the community for Jazz Music at the center. The weekend will be centered around African American Educators. There will be food, dancing, kids activities, and tours and it is one of the best events of the year in downtown St. Augustine!

Friday, November 8 is the only day of the festival which there is a $20 per ticket fee. Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10 are both free and open to the public.
Either way, all three dates are ones that you should attend, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy food, drink, plenty of activities and more all while soaking up the history that is Lincolnville.

Groove in the Grove at TrailMark
2019-11-09 | TrailMark, 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Join TrailMark for a day of music, fun and friends at the nature-first community in St. Johns County. Groove in the Grove is on Saturday, Nov. 9, from noon to 7 p.m.
The family-friendly music festival event is free and open to the public.
Groove in the Groove will feature live music by TJ Brown, Justin Lee Partin and The Band Be Easy. Bands hit the stage at noon.
There will be food trucks and craft beer available for purchase. A family fun zone will offer face painting, inflatables/games such as Mechanical Bull, Human Hamster Balls, 70’ Mega Obstacle Course and 22’ Double Lane Giant slide, and fun for all ages.
Groove in the Groove highlights the very essence of life at TrailMark, combining the best of neighborhood living with a nature-first approach.
Please pre-register at Eventbrite.
Location: 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, Fla. 32092
TrailMark is located five miles west of the I-95/International Golf Parkway exit on Pacetti Road.
Visit TrailMarkLiving.com or follow TrailMark on Facebook.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-11-09 08:30 - 12:30, 2019-11-16 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Fresh food, artisan goods, local arts and music, and community from vendors that set up each Saturday outside of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Come out to do your weekly shopping or just to explore everything that’s offered by area artisans and growers. No pets please.

St. Augustine Half Marathon
2019-11-09 09:00, 2019-11-10 08:00 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A beloved annual event for serious and up-and-coming runners throughout the area, the St. Augustine Half Marathon starts in downtown St. Augustine, races along the bayfront, and travels over the Bridge of Lions and through the Island. If you aren’t quite up for such a long haul, you can instead participate in the 10K, the 5K, or even the Kids Fun Run for the little ones. In addition to the race, the St. Augustine Expo will feature the latest gear and equipment at discounted prices and a yoga and meditation class.
Registration:
13.1 (Half Marathon) – $95
10K- $50
5K-$40
Kids Fun Race- $10
Yoga and Meditation- $20 (runners), $30 (non-runners)
Click here to register.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-11-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-11-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-11-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-11-17 09:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Flea Market, 2495 FL-207, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Come shop and enjoy yourself with an array of booths and vendors, fun things to do, fresh food, and plenty more at the weekly St. Augustine Flea Market.

Groove in the Grove Music Festival
2019-11-09 12:00 - 19:00 | TrailMark, 805 TrailMark Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Join TrailMark for a day of music, fun and friends at this free, family-friendly music festival! The Groove in the Grove event will feature live music by TJ Brown, Justin Lee Partin and The Band Be Easy. Bands hit the stage at noon. In addition to live msuic, this event will also have food trucks and craft beer available for purchase. A family fun zone will offer face painting, inflatables/games such as Mechanical Bull, Human Hamster Balls, 70’ Mega Obstacle Course and 22’ Double Lane Giant slide, and fun for all ages.
This event is free and open to the public.

Letters From Home: A USO-Style Performance
2019-11-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Silver Creek Senior Living, 165 Silver Lane, St. Augustine, 32084
The public is invited to enjoy a free, USO-style performance of music from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s at Silver Creek Senior Living Community on Saturday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m. The Letters From Home duo will dazzle the crowd with snappy tap dancing, jazzy harmonies and a few laughs all designed to stir sincerity, hope and patriotism in the hearts of St. Augustinians of every age. Everyone is welcome but space is limited. Call 800-821-8170 to reserve a seat or visit SilverCreekRetirement.com.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-11-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-11-17 10:00 - 14:00 | The Town of Marineland Marina, 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Something good has sprouted! Fresh seasonal produce ALL year long. At Marineland, just south of St. Augustine, Florida. Salt Air Farmer’s Market offers the freshest local produce and gourmet foods and artisan crafts. Whether you are looking for homegrown tomatoes, juicy watermelons, or creative local art, they have a wide assortment to choose from.

World Golf Village Night Market
2019-11-13 16:00 - 19:00 | World Golf Hall of Fame, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine
On the second Wednesday of each month, World Golf Hall of Fame holds a night market from 4-7pm.
The market offers farm fresh produce, homemade and handmade products of all kinds, and food and beverage trucks. It also features a bounce house for the kids.
Admission to this event is free.

Christmas Market
2019-11-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Local Crafters and a Chili Cafe
The Shores United Methodist Women is hosting their annual Christmas Market on Saturday, November 16th from 8 a.m. to noon. Bring your Christmas Shopping List and browse and shop all the Market Stores for remarkable low prices! The Bookstore has paperback and hardbound books, puzzles for all ages, games and children’s toys. The Crafters’ Showcase will feature handcrafted jewelry, fine handmade products of knitting and crochet items as well as other handmade articles by local crafters. For the home, the Christmas Shop features handmade and commercial Christmas decorations and the “This & That” Thrift Shop offers a large selection of gently used household items. As you browse, stop by the Chili Cafe and enjoy refreshments with a bowl of hot chili with accompaniments and visit the Bakery Shop for a variety of delicious homemade baked goods and treats. The Christmas Market will be held in the Christian Education Building on the church’s campus. There is plenty of free and accessible parking. Proceeds from the UMW sale benefit local community charities. Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the golf course and Hartley Elementary. For More information call 797-4416 or visit www.shoresumc.org.

GTM Guided Beach Exploration
2019-11-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
On the third Saturday of every month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve hosts a guided walking tour at Guana South Beach from 9 to 11 am. This walking tour is a two-hour long hike and participants will learn about the various species of life that call the area home.
After the tour, guests can return to the visitor center, continue to hike the nearby trails or go to the beach.
Admission is free, but parking is $3
Please note, you must register for a spot in the tour on their website.

Holiday Craft and Vendor Event
2019-11-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Presented by the Jacksonville Business Connections, the 7th annual free craft and vendor event is coming to the Renaissance Resort in World Golf Village! With around 130 vendors who will feature art, food, and other crafts, this event is perfect for a family outing. Bring the kids to see Santa and take pictures that will last a lifetime. There are also chances to enter raffles and win prizes so grab your kids and head down to World Golf Village to have some Fall fun! Entry is free for all.
