22nd Annual St. Augustine Greek Festival and Arts & Crafts Fair
2019-10-12, 2019-10-13 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Opa! Don’t miss the cultural event of the year when Francis Field downtown St. Augustine is transformed into a virtual Greek village October 11-13, 2019. There will be plenty of Greek food and pastries, traditionally-costumed Greek folk dancers, FREE Greek dance lessons, and live Greek music all weekend!
Greek Entertainment
The ever-popular and nationally-known Greek band Ellada will be performing live all weekend under the main tent. Also, the Nisiotes and Asteria Greek dance troupes will demonstrate the rich culture of Greek dance. Visitors can learn the steps and participate.
Kids
This family-friendly event includes an outdoor marketplace and a Kids Center offering games, rides and activities. Vendor booths will be set up throughout the Festival, offering jewelry, arts and crafts and more. In addition, a selection of reading material on the Greek Orthodox faith, icons and other unique items will be available for purchase.
Greek Food and Drink
The Greek Festival offers an amazing array of Greek foods, pastries and beverages, including moussaka, dolmades, souvlaki, spanakopita and pastitsio. Many of the dishes are provided by parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Families looking for familiar food option for their children will find gyros, hot dogs, and snacks on the kids menu.
A village Kafenio will be set up where visitors can relax and sip a Greek coffee while trying out some favorite Greek pastries from the bakery. In the Taverna, fine Greek wine, cold beer and Greek lemonade will be available. Other not-to-be missed treats are saganaki (flaming cheese) and a variety of Greek desserts that include baklava and other delicious pastries.
Giving Back
Visitors are encouraged to join the St. Augustine Greek Festival and celebrate its 22nd year. A portion of the proceeds will be going to a local not-for-profit.
Admission: Adults are $5.00 and children 12 and under are free. Active-duty US military and their immediate families with ID are free. Come Friday and get a “2nd Day Free” admission ticket to come back Saturday or Sunday!
When: Friday, October 11th from 4-10pm, Saturday, October 12th from 11am-10pm, and Sunday, October 13th from 11am-5pm.
Where: Francis Field is located at 29 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (behind the historic downtown parking garage). Sorry, no pets allowed. Registered service dogs are permitted.

15th Annual Creekside Music & Arts Festival
2019-10-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Princess Place Preserve, 2500 Princess Place Road, Palm Coast, FL, 32137, United States
For 14 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 12 & 13 join us for the 15th 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 featuring a photography contest. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
LIVE MUSIC GALORE!
The MAIN STAGE will feature live bluegrass and folk music featuring bands such as Passerine, Aslyn and the Naysayers, Seminole Ridge, Remedy Tree, Headed South bluegrass band, and Sam Pacetti.
BAND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY OCT 12 & SUNDAY 13 – COMING SOON!
OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Historical demonstrations from a blacksmith, a fur trapper and pottery wheel creations
Shop unique arts & crafts vendors
A Beer garden with free samples on Saturday from Ancient City Brewing
An awesome FREE kids’ zone by For Any Event including bounce houses, obstacle courses, batting stations, and a NEW FREE kids’ fishing clinic with the Flagler Sportfishing Club and much more!
Face painting by Doreen Lazzano and pony rides ($ fee for these items)
Amazing food truck vendors for all your savory and sweet cravings!
Outdoor enthusiasts can also explore nearby hiking trails, bring a kayak, or fish in the salt marshes along the Matanzas River and Pellicer Creek.
History buffs will appreciate historic sites including Princess Lodge, the first in-ground swimming pool and a beautiful stable.
Open Saturday from 10am- 5pm,and Sunday from 10am – 4pm.
Bring the whole family! Admission is just $5 per person. Kids under 12 FREE.
Artisan Arts & Crafts – Vendor application will open on 3/15/19.
We are seeking unique artisan arts and craft vendors. If you are a purveyor of handmade arts and crafts, we want YOU! To be considered for booth space for the 15th Annual Creekside Festival

Creekside Festival
2019-10-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Princess Place Preserve, 2500 Princess Place Road, Palm Coast, FL, 32137, United States
Hosted by the Flagler County Chamber on the shores of Pellicer Creek, the popular Creekside Festival is back for its 15th year. This year’s festival will feature the essential bluegrass music with local favorites as well as arts and crafts, photo exhibitions, kids activities, food and drink, historical demonstrations, a beer garden with free samples, hayrides, and much more. When you’re not enjoying the music and history, take a beautiful hike through the surrounding trails. Be sure to come and enjoy this local favorite and all that it has to offer!
Admission
This event is $5 a day.

FOSSA Children’s Arts Festival
2019-10-13 10:00 - 15:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Free and open to the public, this event is a can’t-miss for any family with little ones! Artists and organizations have donated their time and talents to make this an incredibly exciting day of interactive arts activities. Children can sing, dance, play instruments, engage in a variety of art projects, play theatre games, frolic with pirates, get a library card, join a drum circle, learn about the environment, and lots, lots more. Area organizations with information for families, and a select group of non-food vendors will also be on hand.

Coquina Crossing Fall Festival
2019-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Coquina Crossing, 4536 Coquina Crossing Drive, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
Coquina Crossing, a beautiful age-qualified residential community in Elkton, is hosting their Fall Festival on October 18th and 19th. This event is all about celebrating fall, sharing information on important topics for many seniors and helping residents and guests prepare for the upcoming season.
Attendees are invited to tour new homes for sale in the community, CVS will provide free flu and pneumonia shots and seminars will be hosted on topics including Medicare Part B, financial planning and pain management. In addition, there will be food trucks, games, prize drawings and a craft tent.
This fantastic, fun and informative event is free of charge and open to the public.
What: Coquina Crossing Fall Festival
Where: 4536 Coquina Crossing Drive, Elkton, Florida 32033
When: Friday and Saturday, October 18-19 from 10 am to 4 pm
Who: All are welcome
Cost: Free

Saint Benedict the Moor Blues Fest
2019-10-18 16:00 - 22:00, 2019-10-19 12:00 - 22:00 | St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 86 M L King Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Blues Fest at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church is all about good music and good BBQ – two things we can definitely get behind. The musical line-up includes the Ken Jensen Blues Ensemble, the Brent Byrd Band, the Duffy Bishop Band, and JW Gilmore & The Blues Authority, just to name a few. Come out to try beef brisket burgers, gumbo, pulled pork, BBQ ribs, and lots of side dishes. There will be plenty of beer and other beverages, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. All proceeds will benefit the church.
Admission:
Tickets to this event are $5

Annual Fall Festival at Markland to Benefit St. Augustine Humane Society
2019-10-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Markland Community, 2001 International Golf Parkway, St. Augustine, 32095
Markland residents, friends and families from surrounding areas are all invited to this free event open to the public. Fun activities for children and adults include crafts, face painting, carnival games, a balloon artist, food trucks, live music and local vendors and much more!
Anyone interested in participating as a vendor or providing an item or Gift Basket for the Silent Auction, please contact Carla Luigs.
Those who would like to help support the Humane Society, we will have boxes on site where you can bring your donations to drop off at the event. For a listing of what they need, go to this website:
http://www.staughumane.org/donate/donatenow.html

Fall Festival
2019-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The Annual Fall Festival of Shores United Methodist Church is Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. with free food, music, face painting, games, hayrides and more for the entire family to enjoy! Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Golf Course Clubhouse and Hartley Elementary. All are welcome! For more info call Peggy Fallin at 797-4416 or visit www.shoresumc.org.

Fall Record Fair
2019-10-20 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The Amp, in partnership with ToneVendor, presents the 2019 Fall Record Fair, this October! This biannual event features live music, family-friendly activities, food, drink, and over 25 music vendors to browse. Music lovers and collectors come together to browse the tables and find something unique. With over 30,000 music-related items including new and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, collectible items and much more, this event is free and open to the public, so be sure to stop by and get your groove on.

St Augustine Songwriters Festival
2019-10-25, 2019-10-26, 2019-10-27 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Sure you know the songs. You sing them in the car and at work. Some songs make you laugh, some make you smile, and some make you cry. Just a simple note or familiar lyric can fast track you back to that first back seat kiss or first hardwood floor dance. Songs create life long memories. What if you could hear it from the creator and learn the inspiration that brought the song to existence? Find out or meet who the song was written about or for. The St. Augustine Songwriters Festival will feature today’s hottest hit songwriters, legends of yesterday and the shining stars of tomorrow. All at the fantastic stages scattered about the beautiful town of St. Augustine.

Ancient City Kids Day
2019-10-26 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.
Admission:
This event is free and open to the public

Trunk-Or-Treat
2019-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | family worship center, 2040 State Road 207, Saint Augustine, 32086
Trunk-Or-Treat 2019 is here!!
The event will be held at Family Worship Center, Saturday, October 26 from 6-8PM. The event is open to the community and free to the public with parking on-site.
We will have trunk-or-treat, face painting, food, games, prizes, and more!
Chick-fil-A St. Augustine, The Hyppo, St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, and St. Johns County Fire Rescue will be in attendance as well!
This is going to be a huge event you are not going to want to miss! Bring your kids for a safe and fun time!

Vilano Fest 2019
2019-11-02 18:00 - 22:00, 2019-11-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Vilano Beach Pier and Pavillion, 260 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Celebrate the beautiful Vilano Beach community with this delightful annual festival. The fun kicks off with great food and live music for the Sea Turtle Soirée on Saturday night, then the popular Tour of Homes all day on Sunday. The Soirée will feature hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided by The Reef and live music provided by the Ramona Band Trio. Transportation for the Tour of Homes will be provided by Old Town Trolley, and the tour features eight stops, including homes with amazing views of the ocean and of the Intracoastal, as well as of the city of St. Augustine.
Admission:
To purchase tickets to this event, click here.

Vilano Fest 2019
2019-11-02 18:00 - 22:00, 2019-11-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Vilano Beach Pier and Pavillion, 260 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Vilano Fest is an event that celebrates the history, future, individuality and togetherness of Vilano Beach. The event consists of The Sea Turtle Soiree on Saturday, November 2nd, which is a 1920’s themed party which takes place under a 200 foot lighted tent at the end of the Vilano Beach Pier with music by RAMONA Big Band and food catered by The Reef restaurant. On Sunday, November 3rd there is a Tour of Homes where all guests are transported by Old Town Trolley and features a variety of homes with amazing water views. This year we also have a ‘refreshment’ stop on tour where local restaurants including Beaches, Puccini’s and Everything Bagel will be serving up food along with music by Chelsea Saddler and Jim Johnston. This is the 3rd Annual Event, which draws people from all over the North Florida region including Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine and in partnership with North Shores Improvement Association, proceeds are invested back into the community to help improve quality of life, lighting and walkability.

The Great Chowder Debate 2019
2019-11-03 12:00 - 16:00 | 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.

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 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.

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.

Nights of Pints
2019-11-22 - 2020-02-03, 2019-11-23 - 2020-02-04
Get ready St. Augustine, because this year, local breweries around town are offering special deals during Nights of Lights! Those who attend will be able to enjoy a seasonal pint on the house from one of the four participating breweries around town.
Breweries that are participating are Ancient City Brewing, Bog Brewing Company, Dog Rose Brewing, and Old Coast Ales.
For a $30 fee, participants will receive an event T-shirt as well as a passport granting them access to a free pint at any of the four local breweries listed above at any time during the Nights of Lights event.
The proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the H.A.W.K.E. Wildlife local charity, a nonprofit organization that works to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wild birds, mammals, and reptiles, as well as endangered species.
