Maze Dayz Fall Festival
2018-10-27 - 2018-11-19, 2018-10-28 - 2018-11-20 | Cowart Ranch and Farms, 8185 W Highway 100, Bunnell, Florida, 32110, United States
Enjoy the best of fall activities all October long at Cowart Ranch! Wind your way through the corn maze, pick out the perfect pumpkin, meet the farm animals, explore on a hayride, relax by the nighttime bonfire, race down the burlap sack farm slide, and much more! The festival is held Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout October.

Jail Break 5K
2018-10-27 08:00 (America/New_York) | Old Jail House
Do you have what it takes to make a break? Runners will enjoy a 5K to the Atlantic Ocean, facing a treacherous climb over the Vilano Bridge as they flee from the Authentic Old Jail. If you don’t want to run, be a part of the team, enjoy the fruits of no labor, and donate at the 0.0! The 0.0 party will feature a costume contest, live entertainment by the Ramona Band and BMX Trickstars, and a delicious prison breakfast.

First Coast Arts and Crafts Show
2018-10-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Mark Lance National Guard Armory, 190 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The fall season always brings some of our favorite arts and crafts artists to the First Coast. Vendors will display their work in jewelry, home decor, clothing, candles, artwork, and plenty more. There will also be food and beverage vendors on hand. So head out to the festival and get a little early Christmas shopping done!

Ancient City Kids Day
2018-10-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Coordinated by EPIC and brought to the community by a committee of children organizations, Ancient City Kids Day is a day of fun-filled activities for children and families. The event is free for the public and will include over 40 youth service organizations each of whom will offer games, activities, crafts, giveaways, bounce houses, or fun contests for kids. The festival will also provide information about programs and services all over the county.

Home Brew Beer Festival Competition and Fundraiser
2018-11-04 | 12601 San Jose Blvd., 12601 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32223
V Pizza Mandarin and V for Victory, a non-profit organization based in Jacksonville that helps local families battling cancer, will host a Home Brew Competition Sunday, Nov. 4th at V Pizza located at 12601 San Jose Blvd. Six local breweries including Dog Rose Brewing Co., Hyperion Brewing Co, Fishweir Brewing Co., Legacy Ale Works, Tabula Rasa Brewing, and Bog Brewing Co. In addition, over twenty home brewers will have their finest brews for sampling. Multiple categories for winners, one winner wins the opportunity to brew at Veterans United Craft Brewery. There will be live music, vendors, V Pizza specials and Veterans United specials along with award-winning wings.
$10 buys you a commemorative V for Victory cup for endless sampling. This is a fun family-friendly event so bring the kids to play out back on the patio on our new playground featuring Jacksonville’s only skateboard swing!

Lincolnville Porch Fest
2018-11-10 12:00
In the second installment of what is fast becoming an area tradition, the Lincolnville Porch Fest will feature more than 40 artists performing on porches around the neighborhood. The festival shows off some of the most beautiful historic architecture of the neighborhood and highlights some great music acts.

Arts & Crafts Festival
2018-11-24 10:00 - 2018-11-25 17:00 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The St. Augustine Art Association, with the support of many community volunteers, has been hosting the annual St. Augustine Art & Craft Festival for over five decades. This popular juried art fair showcases 150 top national and regional artists exhibiting paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, woodworks, glass and other unique fine art creations. The festival will be open from 10am-5pm on November 24 and 10am-4:30pm on November 25.

Photo mini-sessions with Milo Davis photography
2018-12-09 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Grab your family and check off holiday photo on your to-do list! 20 minute photo sessions with Milo Davis Photography in amazing holiday decor. Includes 4 Hi-Resolution digital images, perfect for making holiday cards or gifts for family/friends. Turnaround time is 72 hours or less. Session price includes admission to the festival.
We are thrilled to announce our new location and our partnership with the Friends of St Augustine Amphitheatre to bring our community a day full of music, creativity, food and fun! The 3rd Annual St. Augustine Makers Fest™ presented by F.O.S.A.A will be held Sunday Dec 9, 2018 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The event which runs from 11am-5pm serves as a principal fundraiser for the St. Augustine Public Montessori School, a 501c3 non-profit and St. Johns County Public charter school. Admission is $5 for adults, kids FREE!
Local artisans will be showcasing their amazing crafts and leading in-depth workshops.
This year we introduce Making Worlds where making station crafts are separated into Paper World, Textile World and Nature World under the big top of the Amphitheatre. Our stations provide making opportunities for Makers of all ages to create a quality craft that can be given as a gift or kept for yourself.
To get your making on, make sure to take advantage of our 25% off ticket discount presale, by visiting Simple Gestures (Anastasia Blvd near the Lighthouse) starting Nov 16. OR visit our booth at the Nov 27 Tuesday Night Market or Dec 1 Saturday Market. Tickets are also used for food and beverage purchases. Tickets will also be available for purchase on the day of the event. (Please note no discount or presale is given for admission fee)
We are so excited about our workshop offerings this year. Work in-depth with a local artisan to learn a new skill or brush off an old one. Click on the link below to see what is offered this year and register for your spot. Pre-registration includes admission to the festival. You can register on the day of the event if space permits, but you’ll miss out on this great deal!
Our entertainment this year is going to be spectacular! A special visit from The Venardos Circus, many local bands you love, and some young performers as well are spread over 2 stages.
Make sure to visit our Cardboard Gingerbread Forest, selfie-spots, and 3 community art projects.
https://staugustinemakersfest.org/workshops/

St. Augustine Makers Fest™
2018-12-09 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The festive celebration of Makers of all kinds will offer a wide variety of fun, hands-on activities at designated Makers Stations, where participants of all ages may tap into their own creative spirit and create something unique and beautiful of their own. The event will also showcase one-of-a-kind gifts, art, unique apparel, jewelry, home décor and more from over 40 local and regional artisans, artists, chefs and brewers. For those wishing to explore their creativity in greater depth, select artisans will be offering educational workshops. New this year, children will thrill to discover a Gingerbread Forest play area that will challenge them to create a 3-dimensional world with life-size “gingerbread” boxes.
“This is a celebration of creativity in action,” explains Rachel Sobenes-Desme, St. Augustine artist and Creative Director for the event. “The Makers Station activities and workshops engage children as well as adults to just jump in and enjoy the thrill of making and doing in a world that is more and more caught up with consuming and watching.”
Foodies will relish an exciting array of culinary offerings, including authentic artisan foods, beverages, local food trucks, and craft beers in the Makers Fest beer garden. Two stages, sponsored by Friends of the St Augustine Amphitheatre, will feature performances including live music, dance and a special appearance by The Venardos Circus, rounding out a full day of family fun sure to engage all of the senses. This year will see brand new Makers Stations, as well as the return of a few favorites, grouped into Paper World, Textile World and Nature World. Art installations will be located at the entrance to each immersive world, along with a lounge area for relaxation and conversation – all under the big top of the Amphitheatre.

3rd Annual St. Augustine Makers Fest
2018-12-09 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Each year local artisans come together to showcase their amazing crafts to the community and lead crafting workshops for a day full of creativity, music, food, and fun! There are Makers Stations that provide making opportunities for Makers of all ages. Don’t just support the thriving artistic community of our city – brush up on your artistic skills and become a part of it (and get some holiday shopping done at the same time!). Proceeds from St. Augustine Makers Fest benefits the St. Augustine Public Montessori School.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH LEMONLARK PAPERIE
2018-12-09 11:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Are you interested in experimenting with watercolors? This workshop is open to everyone, whether you have experience with watercolors, or the last time you let your creative side free was art class in school. We’ll be painting a wreath and you have the choice of making it festive for the holidays, or keeping it more generic to be displayed year round. You also have the option to paint a word, name or monogram inside your wreath — so start thinking about what you’d like do! Sizing options will be 6×6, 6×9 or 9×12. We will go over some watercolor techniques and tips, as well as some ideas on how you can display your new piece of art! Includes price of admission to the festival.

Saint Augustine Film Festival
2019-01-17 10:00 - 21:00, 2019-01-18 10:00 - 21:00, 2019-01-19 10:00 - 21:00, 2019-01-20 10:00 - 21:00
See 40 independent and foreign films, and documentaries during this First Festival on the First Coast, January 17-20th! Attend parties at night. A dozen filmmakers or their subjects will attend including Karen Allen, Robert Schwartzman, Paul Lieberstein (The Office), renown race car driver Hurley Haywood, artist Frosty Myers, Flagler College’s Tracy Halcomb, and more! Passes on sale now. Tickets to films at Lewis Auditorium on sale in late December. Tickets available at all theaters prior to screenings including the Corazon Cinema & Cafe, Lewis Auditorium and the Gamache-Koger Theater in the Ringhaven Student Center at Flagler College.

AMICI Italian Street Festival
2019-01-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Amici Italian Restaurant, #1915 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Celebrate Anno Nuovo (The New Year) & The Feast of Saint Sebastian

Featuring Chef-Prepared Italian Street Fare
Traditional Italian Music & Entertainment

Rejoice with Family & Friends Along the Via Amici
(paved walkway & entrance to the Milano Room)
Seating & Food Served Under the Tent

Grilled to order ~ Sausage, Peppers & Onion Subs
Sicilian Arancini
Zeppole ~ Fried by Chef & Dusted with Powdered Sugar
Fruitti di Mare Salad ~ Miniature Cannoli & Sfolgliatelle
Wine, Beer & Beverages

Old City Pirate Fest
2019-01-26 09:00 - 18:30, 2019-01-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Get ready for all things pirate at the annual Old City Pirate Fest! Plenty of food and drink, music and entertainment, and activities for the whole family, including live entertainment on two stages, a lively kids area with games and prizes, a vendors row with tons of pirate merchandise, and black powder and sword demonstrations. There will be puppet shows, musicians, and magicians on hand each day to entertain both adult pirate fans and little pirates-in-training.
Festival passes for Saturday and Sunday are $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 14 and under, and free for children under 4.

9th Annual Hot N Spicy Festival
2019-02-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Florida Agricultural Museum, 7900 Old Kings Rd, Palm Coast, FL, 32137
Hosted by the Florida Agricultural Museum, this on-fire festival is a celebration of all things hot and spicy in the best of local cuisine. The Hot N Spicy Festival gives local restaurants an opportunity to showcase their best and hottest dishes. If you need a little help with cooling the palate, a variety of local and regional craft beers are available as well. In addition to the delicious food and drink, there will be a kids zone with farm tours and a petting zoo. Admission is $5 per person.

Spanish Wine Festival
2019-02-15 - 2019-02-17 | The River House, 179 Marine St, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Celebrating the 500th birthday of city founder Pedro Menéndez, this year’s Spanish Wine Festival will offer spectacular events all weekend. The Festival features the best of Spanish food and wine, showcasing the influence of Spanish culture on the city of St. Augustine. The Cava Reception and Dinner at the Flagler College Solarium will start the festival off on Friday. A new event this year, Saturday will see Spanish wine paired with food truck cuisine at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The Grand Tasting at the River House on Sunday will conclude the event.

Noche de Festival: Pedro Menéndez 500th Birthday
2019-02-16 18:30 - 23:00 | Fountain of Youth-Events Pavilion, 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, 32084
The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park and Historic Florida Militia will celebrate the 500th birthday of St. Augustine founder Pedro Menéndez de Aviles with the Noche de Festival gala on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.
The evening will begin with a cocktail hour of Spanish tapas and sangria, accompanied by live traditional Spanish music and flamenco dancing.
Guests can watch their dinner being prepared by the world-renowned chef from Real Paella Catering. Beer and wine will be available with the meal. The night will end with dancing to the DJ music of Ancient City Sound Experience.

Deeper Than Indigo: Southeast Textile Symposium
2019-02-21, 2019-02-22, 2019-02-23 | Flagler College, 74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The symposium is intended to provide an opportunity to investigate the rich history of St. Augustine and the Southeastern United States through the lens of the indigo trade and the repercussions of slavery and colonialism. It will feature speakers, tours, films and other activities.

Cathedral Festival 2019
2019-02-22 - 2019-02-24 | Mission Nombre de Dios, 27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine
Now in its 34th year, the annual Cathedral Festival has become one of the most beloved events on the St. Augustine calendar – perfect for kids and kids at heart! Get ready for fun for the whole family with rides, games, raffles, food and art vendors, fireworks, and more. The festival lasts for three days with new and exciting events offered each day. Join in the silent auction on Sunday, fireworks on Saturday, even a delicious shrimp dinner to chow down on! Tickets to the event are $5 for adults $3 for children.

Hospitality Social EXPO
2019-02-26 16:30 - 19:30 | Morocco Shrine Backstage, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd., South, Jacksonville, 32224
Taste, Sip, Meet, Mingle
Visit (33) Exhibits that represent our membership in the Womens Food Alliance:
Restaurants, Chefs, Cruises, Caterers, Wineries, Staffing, Entertainment, Bakers, Décor, Parties!
The Womens Food Alliance is exploding with talent, creativity and passion in careers that revolve around hospitality, food & beverage. Join us for an evening of delicious tastings and very DELICIOUS door prizes from area restaurants, wineries and cruise lines.
Tickets available on EventBrite.com for February 26, 2019

Florida Azalea Festival
2019-03-02 - 2019-03-03 | Downtown Palatka, 210 St Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL, 32177, United States
One of the longest running festivals in Florida, the Florida Azalea Festival is ideal for fun-loving families. It will feature five blocks of games, activities, food, entertainment, and vendors. The two-day celebration plays host to a parade, antique car show, beauty pageant, and (of course) azaleas in full bloom. Head over to Palatka to admire the beauty of one of Florida’s most abundant and beautiful blooms.

Celtic Music & Heritage Festival
2019-03-08, 2019-03-09 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
It’s time again to pull on your kilt, raise your whiskey glass, and celebrate your (real or imagined) Celtic heritage! The Celtic Music & Heritage Festival brings together Celtic clans from around the world to showcase their ancestral pride, demonstrate their athletic ability at the Highland games, and rock out to a huge line up of Celtic music favorites. This huge annual event encompasses a whole weekend of local vendors, delicious food, exciting entertainment, and the beloved St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
