St. Augustine Guest Houses

CANCELLED – 25th Annual Flower & Garden Expo
2020-03-28 09:00 - 15:00, 2020-03-29 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | St. Johns County Agricultural Center, 3125 Agricultural Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Everything to make your garden grow! A 2-day flower & garden extravaganza featuring growers and nurseries from all around the state, garden-related artisans, lectures from gardening experts and a free children’s area. The Expo also offers the Garden Club of St. Augustine’s annual Flower & Horticulture Show and the Piece-Maker’s Guild Quilt Show. The Expo is a major fundraiser for EPIC Behavioral Healthcare. Admission is $5.00 per person and is good for both days. Children under 12 admitted free and parking is free. Food and beverages available for purchase. A Plant Pick-Up area manned by local Boy Scouts allow patrons easy access to pick up their treasures when ready to leave. The Expo takes place on Saturday, March 28 from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, March 29 from 10am to 3pm.

Our Time: Celebrating Women – Film & Cultural Arts Festival
2020-03-28 10:00 - 22:00 | The Corazon Cinema and Cafe, 36 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment securing Women’s Right to Vote (1920 – 2020).
This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Corazon and is open
This event is open to everyone who is interested in great films, arts, and learning.
Join us as we honor outstanding local female heroes, experience extraordinary films, hear thought-provoking speakers and open our imaginations through arts, fashion and history.
Friday festivities begin at 6pm for All-Access passholders, who will enjoy our feature film, “Fly Like a Girl” and meet the film’s director and producer along with our extraordinary local female heroes during a reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres.
We begin Saturday with more great films and a fashion show sponsored by ‘The Way We Were’, featuring fashions and corresponding film clips from the last century. We will end with an Awards show for those films submitted independently. Many film producers and directors will be in attendance on Saturday to answer questions after their films. Saturday’s jam-packed schedule will also include performances and discussions with experts on women’s issues, history and changing roles through the years. Many of these presentations will be supplemented with interesting, rarely seen film clips.
Come and help us celebrate women while we inspire a new generation of leaders.
All-Access passes are on sale now at $40. This is the best ticket in town. All-Access Passholders will enjoy unlimited films, speaker forums, the fashion show, our exclusive Friday night feature film, Heroes’ reception and Saturday night’s awards show.
Individual movie tickets will go on sale in mid-March at a cost of $10. Student pricing is also available.
This event has limited seating. More information and tickets are available at www.OurTimeWomen.org.
Plan to spend the entire weekend and enjoy all that St. Augustine can offer!

Our Time: Celebrating Women
2020-03-28 10:00 - 22:00 | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
The Our Time: Celebrating Women Film Festival strives to educate, entertain, and inspire future generations about the experiences and contributions of women through the art of film and is a celebration of movies from around the world and a platform for women to tell their own stories. We are proud to feature films and events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote.
The festival is a two-day event that is entertaining, informative and provides audiences with the opportunity to learn about the important topics that affect and inspire women. Major themes of the event will include women’s history, heroes, accomplishments, opportunities, and potential.
The Our Time: Celebrating Women Film Festival is dedicated to supporting female filmmakers and all filmmakers who give agency to women’s issues by giving them a forum to screen their work. We will also host filmmaker networking opportunities and panel discussions highlighting historical contributions by women and current issues surrounding women today.
Over the course of two days in March, documentaries, feature films, and shorts will be screened at the Corazon Cinema and Cafe. The Corazon Cinema and Cafe has hosted numerous film festivals and is the perfect combination of a movie theater and cafe featuring a delicious menu perfect for the movie buff! Try the Meryl Streep, Sophia Loren or the Halle Berry.

Tickets for individual movies will go on sale in mid-March for $10 each. The All-Access Pass allows the ticket holder to attend all film screenings, speakers, presentations, and panels during the OTCW event March 27-28th for $40. The Student All-Access Pass allows the ticket holder to attend all film screenings, speakers, presentations, and panels during the OTCW event March 27-28th for a discounted price of $25.

POSTPONED – 25th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival
2020-03-28 11:00 - 22:00, 2020-03-29 11:00 - 18:00 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE FALL.
3 Days of Live Music, Award Winning BBQ, Food, Fun & Friends at St. Augustine’s Favorite Festival!

CANCELLED – Old Town Art Show
2020-04-04, 2020-04-05 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Artists and fine craftsmen from the First Coast and around the country will once again converge at the Old Town Art Show on Palm Sunday Weekend, April 4 + 5, at Francis (Events) Field in historic downtown St. Augustine. The Old Town Art Show comes to life at Francis Field which is transformed into an extraordinary outdoor Art Gallery highlighting the true stars of the show ~ the Artists!
Lynn Wettach, Show Director, is well known for bringing artisans together who are recognized nationally/regionally for their talents. The show is a professionally juried art and fine craft event where each exhibitor is carefully selected with only the best work being accepted in each category. This year there are nearly 100 outstanding artisans and master craftsmen who will be exhibiting their carefully created jewelry, photography, sculpture, pottery, painting, glass, metal, fiber art, wood, and food.
The person/artist you meet in the booth is the visionary behind the work. Each is available throughout the show to discuss their work, share their stories and answer questions. This is a perfect opportunity to explore a wonderful palette of diverse artwork.

Taste of St. Augustine
2020-04-26 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Everyone likes to eat! The Taste of St. Augustine highlights the culinary heritage and culture of St. Johns County by showcasing new restaurants and established favorites. Sample our local cuisine and learn about our area’s food culture!
When you first arrive at the Taste, you will be greeted with the sights, sounds and delectable aromas from an eclectic mix of St. Augustine restaurants – from the casual to the upscale. As you pay your $5 admission (children admitted free and free parking), you will receive a map which indicates the participating restaurants, their location at the Taste and the dish(es) they are serving. $1 “Taste” tickets will be sold at the event to sample the restaurants food! This will allow you to make a plan for your culinary exploration!
There will be a FREE children’s area too! The children’s area will include fun activities such as face painting and arts/crafts!

Unidos en la Musica: A Latin American Festival
2020-05-02 10:00 - 22:00 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Live Entertainment
Unidos en la Música will feature a spectacular variety of art, live entertainment, quality merchandise, and great food. The kid-friendly event will showcase Latin dance, games, and musical performers including Charlie Aponte, Baba Caiman, Papayera Arenosa, and more artists to be announced.
Attendees can enjoy performances by and even learn to dance with some of the best Latin dance groups around, such as Emily and Raul from the Salsa Kings and Romi and Alex from Alex Pro Dance in Miami. Romi and Alex will also host three salsa and two bachata workshops.
Cultural Exhibitions
The Festival will feature cultural exhibitions as well, with Ballet Folklorico Azteca, Danzas Perujax, VIVA PANAMA-USA, Spirit Of Samba, CBP Martial Arts Academy Orlando, Bolivia Magica Ballet Folklórico and Colombian Cumbiax. There will also be a Mural Competition, where three artists will show off their skills as they create a painting live.
A new game section will feature games from all over Latin America, including Aztec ball game, bolletas, sapo, tejo, sominoes, and piñatas, as well as free soccer and baseball clinics.
Authentic Food
Latin American food trucks and restaurant vendors will include GuanaBana Ice Pops, La Authentica, Churros and Cream, Delish Kebabs Jax Caterer Tuck, De Leon Cocina, Empanada’s Factory Latin Fusion, Rinconcito de Lima, and more.
VIP Experience tickets offer guests an easy way to enjoy the day-long festival in style, with an exclusive VIP area and direct access to the premium bar with top-shelf liquors, complimentary Latin-inspired hors d’oeuvres, a culinary workshop by Chef Norberto from La Cocina International Restaurant, and meet and greets with select performers.
Admission: Ticket prices are $7.00 for general admission and $60.00 for the VIP Experience. Tickets are available for purchase here.
When: From 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020.
Where: Francis Field is located at 25 W. Castillo Drive in St. Augustine, FL 32084.

2nd Annual St. Augustine Craft Brewers Festival
2020-05-09 13:00 - 18:00 | THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK, 11 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join us for the 2nd Annual St. Augustine Craft Brewers’ Festival! Hosted at the beautiful Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park on May 9th 2-7pm
Enjoy unlimited samples from 25+ local and regional breweries, food trucks, music, photo booth provided by Leonard’s, jump house and face painting for the kids, all while supporting the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum and Keepers of the Coast.

16th Annual Creekside Music & Arts Festival
2020-10-11 10:00 - 2020-10-12 16:00 | Princess Place Preserve, 2500 Princess Place Road, Palm Coast, FL, 32137, United States
For 15 years, the annual Creekside Music & Arts Festival has invited guests from all over to gather under the majestic oaks at Princess Place Preserve for a local tradition that celebrates the natural beauty of Northeast Florida.
On October 10 & 11 join us for the 16th Annual Creekside Music & Arts Festival, where this tradition continues.
Brought to you by the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, the Creekside Music & Arts Festival, held on the shores of Pellicer Creek, has become one of the most popular festivals around, attracting 8,000-10,000 visitors each year. The draw? A two-day festival with a variety of family friendly activities.​
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music, soak in the scenery of one of Flagler County’s gems, Princess Place Preserve, shop rows of unique arts & craft vendors, bring the kids to have fun in the free kids zone, grab a bite in the flavorful food court, enjoy fall festival brews in the beer garden, or explore the Princess Lodge and other historic sites. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
LIVE MUSIC GALORE!
The MAIN STAGE will feature live bluegrass and folk music.
BAND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY OCT 10 & SUNDAY 11 – COMING SOON!
OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Historical demonstrations from a blacksmith, a fur trapper and pottery wheel creations
Shop artisan quality arts & crafts vendors featuring vintage products, handmade, upcycled,
A Beer garden with a selection of craft brews
An awesome FREE kids’ zone by Jump for Joy including bounce houses, obstacle courses, and a FREE kids’ fishing clinic with the Flagler Sportfishing Club and much more!
Amazing food truck vendors for all your savory and sweet cravings!
History buffs will appreciate historic sites including the Princess Lodge, the first in-ground swimming pool and a beautiful stable.

AS IF! The 90s Fest
2020-10-17 12:00 - 21:00 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 16, 2020.
“As if! The 90s Fest” has been postponed to Oct 17 by request of the City of St.Augustine to comply with the State of Florida CDC guidelines.
Getting a Refund
Refund requests, although our ticket states no refunds we have made a written exception wherein ticketholders who decline to join us at our new date who have paid will have the option to
A) recieve a full refund processed the day of Oct 17
B) Join us with an upgrade to choose a complimentary 90’s souvenier from our merch table!

“The ‘90s was the last era where growing up was cool,” says Jeanetta Salyer, owner of Ancient City Entertainment and the organizer of the festival. “We want to throw it back to the days before everyone was staring at their phone. I like to call it a summer kickoff that lets adults feel like kids again and kids feel like, well, just that it’s going to be an amazing day that they can look forward to at the end of the school year every year.”
AS IF! The 90’s Fest will be held on October 17 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Francis Field, 25 West Castillo Drive in downtown St. Augustine. This action-packed, family-oriented, one-day event will feature live music, games, slime zone, a Lisa Frank selfie station, a 27-foot water slide, food trucks, and more. The event will feature 90s rock band Eve 6 as the headliner as well as the reunion show of Spider Monkey, a Florida-based rock band comprised of Todd Horn (vocals), Tony Gialluca (bass), Garrett Coleman (guitar), and Randy Rockalotta (drums). Additional bands playing the festival will include Salt & Pine, The Banned, Kapowski, Nerd Kill Overdrive, Bad Dog Mama, Ramona, and Chillula.
General Admission tickets are $15. Children under 5 are free and children ages 5-13 are $5. VIP tickets are available for $25 and include a lounge area and VIP bar access. For vendor opportunities as well as sponsorship opportunities, contact Jeanetta Salyer at ancientcityentertainmentgroup@gmail.com. AS IF! The 90’s Fest has room for 60 vendors, 20 with electricity and 40 without, and 12 food trucks.

Finger Mullet Film Festival
2020-11-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, 32084
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE 5-6 TO NOVEMBER 5-7, 2020. FMFF is dedicated to nurturing an experimental art and film culture in St Augustine by providing an inspired platform of the best national and international short films alongside a burgeoning local and regional culture of time-based creators and story tellers. Our goal is to discover, cultivate and screen new local narratives as a means of generating critical discussion and empowering community collaboration.
Our vision will merge the robust cultural power of an international short film festival with a collaborative localized program that provides instruction to citizens in order for them to explore storytelling through the creation of time-based artwork. A screening of Local and Student films will be on Friday, November 6, from 5pm to 8pm, in conjunction with First Friday Art Walk. We will screen selected International Shorts on Saturday, November 7 at 6pm.

Wednesday St. Augustine Beach Pier Farmers Market
2021-02-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-03 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-10 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-31 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-07 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-14 08:00 - 12:00 and 3 more dates | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Every Wednesday, from 8am-noon, enjoy fresh food, live music, craft shopping & fun at the Wednesday St. Augustine Beach Pier Farmers Market.
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. They support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provide access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

2021 Flower & Garden Expo
2021-03-27 09:00 - 17:00 | sykes family farms, 5995 Brough Rd, Elkton, FL, 32033
A popular event in NE Florida, the Flower and Garden Expo will delight gardeners of all ages with growers, nurseries and artisans from around the state offering shoppers every item to make your garden all it can be! Every year, this show features a variety of vendors bringing a wide array of horticulture including olive trees, aquatic plants, herbs, ferns, succulents, citrus, colorful flowering plants, butterfly plants, native plants and more plus gardening accessories and art. There is a $5 admission fee per person, which is valid for both days of the Expo (Children are admitted for free)!
Event is Saturday, March 27th 9 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday March 28th 10 AM – 3 PM.

Jacksonville Taco & Tequila Festival
2021-05-02 11:00 - 20:00 | Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32204, United States
The community is invited to join us on Sunday, May 2nd for the ultimate Cinco de Mayo celebration! The Inaugural Jacksonville Taco & Tequila Festival is a culinary experience and fundraiser featuring Mexican cuisine from over 10 restaurants and food trucks, as well as tequila stations, craft margaritas, local makers, games, live music, and more! A limited amount of General Admission Experience tickets as well as VIP Sip & Savor Passes will be available for purchase but are expected to sell out due to limited capacity.
The festival is a fundraiser for The Wagoner Foundation, Chemo Noir, Fur Sisters, The Jacksonville Jaycees, and several other Jacksonville nonprofits. It’s scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 2nd from 11am-8pm under the Fuller Warren Bridge at the Northbank Riverwalk Artist Square (same location as the Riverside Arts Market).
General Admission Experience Tickets: $15 NOW | $30 DAY OF (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

ONE complimentary beer, craft cocktail or margarita
A wristband for access to purchase food and drink from all participating restaurants and beverage stations.
Souvenir Face Mask
VIP Sip & Savor Passes: $65 NOW | $95 DAY OF (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

Access to the private VIP Experience Area
Sample a flight of top shelf tequilas
Sample craft cocktails & margaritas
Taste & vote on ALL the tacos from participating restaurants
Private restrooms & seating areas
Souvenir Face Mask + Cup
+ more
Capacity in this area will be limited & there will be two sampling time frames: 11:30am-2:30pm & 4:00 pm-7:00pm. (Please make sure when purchasing to double check your time slot)

COVID 19 SAFETY:

To ensure the health and safety of all guests, staff, and participants, the Jacksonville Taco & Tequila Festival has implemented the following COVID-19 mitigation protocols:
Face Coverings

Face coverings will be required upon entry and within the event site at all times, unless actively eating or drinking in a stationary position while maintaining physical distance from others.
Face Coverings Ejection Policy

The first time a staff member or security personnel identifies someone not properly wearing a mask, they will be reminded to put on their mask. The second time this occurs, they will be given a verbal warning and informed that if they are seen not properly wearing a mask for a third time, they will be asked to leave the event. The third time this occurs, the individual will be asked to leave the event.
Sanitation

Hand sanitizer stations and foot-pump hand washing stations will be placed throughout the event. In addition, there will be bathrooms with running water for hand washing.
All surfaces will be disinfected prior to the event.

During the event, cleaning crews will continue to sanitize high-touch surfaces with disinfectant.
Seating

Picnic tables will be spaced throughout the event so households can eat and drink among their group.
Bag Policy

Security will be checking all bags upon entry. Clear bags are strongly encouraged to speed up this process. No outside food or beverage is allowed into the event.
Health Screening:

By attending the Jacksonville Taco + Tequila Festival, the attendee is agreeing to the following health questionnaire:

Have you tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
Have you had any of the following symptoms in the last 14 days?
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath of difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore Throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Have you been in close contact with any individual who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
Do you have any reason to believe you or anyone in your household has been exposed to or acquired COVID-19?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you are not permitted to enter the facility.

For other questions or if you’re interested in volunteering or being a sponsor or vendor, please email JaxTacoFest@Gmail.com

St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival
2021-05-06 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
T H E C U L I N A R Y E V E N T O N F L O R I D A’ S H I S T O R I C C O A S T
M A Y 6 – 9 , 2 0 2 1
The St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival is a culinary celebration taking place in one of the country’s most beautiful and historic cities. A showcase of culinary, beverage and culture that highlights celebrity guest chefs, celebrity winemakers/proprietors, local chefs, artisans and local craft spirits/beers. The inaugural festival offers a wide variety of events for all tastebuds, from wine dinners and tasting events, to master classes and more.
