2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Every Saturday
FARMERS MARKET
At the corner of Centre and 7th Streets North in the downtown district.
Baked goods, organic produce, fruits, nuts, grains and live music!
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(904) 491-4872
Every Saturday
FORT CLINCH NATURE WALK
Accompany Jerry on a leisurely walk around the northeastern most point of Florida. Discussion includes area history, marine & shore life.
Meet at the Fort Clinch parking lot.
Park entrance fees apply.
(904) 277-7274
First Friday
ART GALLERY WALK
A self-guided gallery tour is held the first Friday evening of each month and offers visitors free appetizers, wine and live music.
6:00pm - 9:00PM
(904) 277-2717
First Friday
(March thru October)
SOUNDS ON CENTRE
Bring a chair, your dancing shoes and a smile in your heart to this free community concert held the First Friday of each month from March through October in the historic downtown on Centre Street between 2nd & Front Streets.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bring a chair, your dancing shoes and a smile and song in your heart.
http://www.downtownfernandina.com
THIRD FRIDAY
MUSEUM OF HISTORY
Each month, the Amelia Island Museum of History offers a presentation on the third Friday of the month. The presentations are on a variety of different topics, but each relate to the history of the island. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. at Baker Hall in the museum.
For non-members, admission is $5.
www.ameliamuseum.org
First Saturday
CIVIL AIR PATROL
Squadron volunteers fly a C-172 as pilots, observers, scanners to perform search & rescue missions, damage assessmet, disaster response, aerial photography, transportation of medical supplies & personnel, orientaion flights for CAP & AFROTC cadets.
9:00 AM @ Squadron Faculty - Fernandina Beach Airport
(904) 415-0131
First Saturday
FORT CLINCH RE-ENACTMENTS
Living historians recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War Between the States. Activities may include black powder artillery demonstrations and marching drills, as well as soldiers and civilians taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary, and kitchen.
Candlelight viewing & tours on Saturday evenings during summer.
(904) 277-7274.
Fort Clinch State Park
SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS
February 18-19, 2011
AMELIA ISLAND BOOK FESTIVAL
The popular regional event sponsors a variety of events celebrating the written word.
www.ameliaislandbookfestival.com
February 24-27, 2011
AMELIA ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
Offers a variety of intriguing films and opportunities to meet the folks who produced them.
www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.com
March 13, 2011
CONCOURS d' ELEGANCE
One of the nation's most innovative vintage auto events, The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance features more than 250 rare classics from seldom-seen private collections nationwide. The prestigious event will be held for the 14th consecutive year on Amelia Island. The event is held at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach, adjacent to the hotel.
www.ameliaconcours.org
April 2, 2011
OLD TOWN BICENTENNIAL
Celebrates the history of Old Town as it grew, declined and held onto its unique history as the oldest section of Fernandina Beach.
www.oldtownfernandina.org
April 29- May 1, 2011
ISLE OF EIGHT FLAGS SHRIMP FESTIVAL
Held in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, the 46th Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival will feature an array of activities for adults and children. The Shrimp Festival will dish out boatloads of fresh seafood and shrimp dishes, as local volunteer organizations prepare and serve an astounding assortment of menu items, including shrimp pie, shrimp twisters, crawfish, and shrimp ice cream. The Fine Arts and Crafts show will feature works from more than 300 award-winning artists and craftspeople. Families will enjoy the “Little Pirate” costume contest, pre-festival Pirate Parade, and the Family Fun Zone.
For additional information or a schedule of events, call 866-4AMELIA (904) 261-3248
www.shrimpfestival.com
May 20 - 22, 2011
WILD AMELIA NATURE FESTIVAL
The Wild Amelia Nature Festival invites residents and visitors to State Park, and exploration of bird habitats by bike. The Festival also offers programs designed specifically for children, such as Nature Photography for Kids.
(904) 277-0717
www.wildamelia.com
May 20 - June 17, 2011
AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
The nationally-renowned Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival will showcase world-class artists performing classical music to diverse audiences in intimate and historic settings on Amelia Island. The Festival is held at various venues throughout the Island and Fernandina Beach and dedicated to bringing classical music at the highest level to the general public, schools and senior centers. Each year, between 50 and 60 internationally acclaimed artists visit Amelia Island to perform and participate in 20 different events.
(904) 261-1779
www.aicmf.com
July 4, 2011
STARS AND STRIPES FREDOM FESTIVAL
www.shineybadges.com
Date To Be Announced
Nassau Sport Fishing Association Tournament
The Nassau Sport Fishing Association’s (NSFA) Tournament of Champions is one of the largest events on the Southern Kingfish Association tournament trail, annually attracting the world’s best kingfish anglers to Amelia Island in the northeastern tip of Florida. The three-day event includes a Saturday fish fry, award ceremony and other festivities.
To register, or for Tournament information: (904) 607-4224
www.fishnsfa.com
September 16-17, 2011
AMELIA ISLAND BLUES FESTIVAL
Local, regional and nationally-known talent appear in a number of locations and venues on the island.
www.ameliaislandbluesfest.com
October 2-9, 2011
AMELIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Amelia Island Jazz Festival lights up the island with a week-long series of events celebrating the diverse all-American art form, jazz.
www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com
October 8-9, 2011
AMELIA ISLAND AUTUMN FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
www.islandart.org
Date To Be Announced
Eight Flags Car Show
Presented by Amelia Cruizers, the Annual 8 Flags Car show is a fun, free event attracts car collectors who park their restored beauties on Centre Street.
(904) 491-5975
www.ameliacruizers.org
Date To Be Announced
GEORGIA-FLORIDA FOOTBALL GAME
The Annual "Battle" between the University of Georgia and University of Florida held in Jacksonville spills over to partying fans through the island.
Black Friday, 2011 (Friday After Thanksgiving Day)
PAJAMA PARTY
Snuggling into the holiday shopping season in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, the Annual Pajama Party Sale & Contest kicks off on Centre Street. Held the Friday after Thanksgiving, the Pajama Party Sale gives shoppers plenty of time to slip into their footed pajamas, bunny slippers, and other assorted sleepwear. Pajama clad shoppers enjoy special deals and discounts, along with fresh juice, coffee and pastries to fuel their shopping spirit. Shoppers entering the contest are eligible for “Best Dressed Individual Shopper in Pajamas” and “Best Dressed Shopping Group in Pajamas.”
www.downtownfernandina.com
Date To Be Announced
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The City of Fernandina Beach and Historic Fernandina Business Association hosts the official City of Fernandina Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Held in front of the old train depot at the foot of Centre Street, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available to take pictures with the kids of the community.