First Day Beach Clean-Up at Anastasia State Park
January 1: Join Friends of Anastasia State Park for the annual First Day Beach Clean-Up. The park will have buckets and trash pickers available for use. Bring gloves, comfortable shoes, water bottle, bug spray and sunscreen. Details at floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Venardos Circus
January 1-4: Venardos Circus is under the big tent on the grounds of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Tickets and details at venardoscircus.com
Nights of Lights
January 1-11: Nights of Lights continues each evening at dusk when more than 3 million lights adorn the historic city of St. Augustine. Learn more at nightsoflights.com
Carmen by First Coast Opera
January 2&4: The word’s most popular opera, Carmen, is on stage at 2 p.m. Friday, January 2 and Sunday, January 4 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada Street, in downtown St. Augustine. Tickets include free parking and complimentary shuttle to and from the venue. Tickets: firstcoastopera.com
Lighthouse Illuminations
January 2-10: Holiday decor and more than 20 themed Christmas trees are part of this event at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. Tickets available at staugustinelighthouse.org
Baba Caiman Latino Band at Colonial Oak Music Park
January 3: Baba Caiman, an energetic Latino band, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 3 at Colonial Oak Music Park, 33 Saint George Street, in downtown St. Augustine. Admission is free.
Saint Augustine Film Festival
January 5-11: The 7-day event features 50+ films on screen at Flagler College and other downtown venues in St. Augustine, Florida. Special guests include Morena Baccarin from Deadpool; Ben McKenzie from The OC; Professional ballet dancer Thiago Soares; and Karen Allen from Indiana Jones. Actors, filmmakers, directors and producers will be at the event. Individual film tickets are only $10. Tickets and details at staugfilmfest.com
Free Lecture Series: The Impact of Indigenous Peoples in Florida on the American Revolution
January 7: Two distinguished speakers will present this free lecture entitled “The Impact of Indigenouse Peoples in Florida on the American Revolution” on Wednesday, January 7 from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Ringhaver Student Center, Virginia Room, at 50 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, on the Flagler College campus. Speakers are Dale Cox, historian and speaker of the Open Pond Town of Yuchi (Creek) Indians; and Pedro Zepeda, a citizen of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Admission is free. Registration is required. Please RSVP here: https://ximenezfatiohousemuseum.ticketspice.com/lecureseries
Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show
January 10: The biggest BBQ competition in northeast Florida, Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam takes place on Saturday, January 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 584o State Road 207, in Elkton, Florida. The event features a national BBQ Competition, Car Show, Cornhole Competition, BBQ Tastings, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Live Music (all day), 50+ Local Vendors, Ninja Nation Obstacle Course, Kids Zone, Food Trucks, Cold Beer and Drinks, Raffle and a Chili Cook-off. Cost is $20 per guest, and free for children 10 and younger. Tickets and details at www.jimmyjambbqslam.com
Ultimate Floyd — Pink Floyd Tribute Band at Cafe Eleven
January 10: Ultimate Floyd will perform Pink Floyd music at Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, in St. Augustine Beach. Tickets and full concert list here: https://originalcafe11.com/upcoming-events/
Arts & Crafts Show at St. Augustine Beach Pier Park
January 10-11: 100+ artists and crafters will gather at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Park for this two day event, located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine. House are 10 AM-5 PM Saturday, January 10; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 11. More details at tnteventsinc.com
Neil Berg’s The 70s — EMMA Concert Association
January 17: Neil Berg’s “The 70’s: Long Live Rock n’ Roll” is a concert that celebrates the iconic music and stories of the 1970s. The show features the music and narratives of artists like Elton John, Billy Joel, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and others. It’s a celebration of what some consider the greatest decade of rock and roll. The show often includes a cast of Broadway stars and rock and roll singers. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 17 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Tickets: emmaconcerts.com
Wil Maring & Robert Bowlin – Live from The Waterworks
January 17: Award-winning singer-songwriter Wil Maring and guitarist/fiddler Robert Bowlin take the stage at from 7-10.m. Saturday, January 17 at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave., in uptown St. Augustine. Tickets: gamblerogersfest.org
CPS Chowder Festival
January 18: The annual Cathedral Parish School Chowder Festival will take place on Sunday, January 18 from 12:30-4:30 PM on the grounds of the Mission Nombre de Dios in uptown St. Augustine. The chowder competition features local restaurants making their award-winning chowders, along with beer, live music and family fun.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by South Carolina Ballet
January 24: South Carolina Ballet invites you to experience the shimmering world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic score. This production brings Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to life through a blend of dance and music, transporting audiences to a fantastical world where love, magic, and mischief intertwine. Set in an enchanted forest, the ballet follows the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors who become entangled in the whimsical disputes of the forest king and queen, Oberon and Titania. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Tickets: emmaconcerts.com
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change at Limelight Theatre
Tips for Kids Sake
February 3 and March 3: Tips for Kids Sake is a St. Augustine tradition, 29 years strong! Make plans to attend Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County’s Tips for Kids Sake on Tuesday, February 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. and let local celebrities serve you dinner. Make your reservation at 904-829-9986 or donate today at www.bbbsstjohns.org/tips-for-kids-sake.html
Discover Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series
February 6-15: The Discover Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series features concerts by national recording artists at Fort Mose Historic State Park, an historic site established in 1738 as the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States. Tickets & details: discoverfortmose.com
THE LINEUP
- Feb. 6: Ledisi
- Feb. 7: Gary Clark Jr.
- Feb. 13: Robert Cray Band & Ruthie Foster
- Feb. 14: Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
- Feb. 15: Samara Joy
St. Augustine Strawberry Festival at Wesley Wells Farms
February 7: The inaugural St. Augustine Strawberry Festival will take place on Saturday, February 7 from 9 AM to 6 PM at Wesley Wells Farms, 2680 Ada Arnold Road, St. Augustine. The event will feature U-pick strawberries from the farm, live music, food trucks, farm animals, and 20+ local artisans and vendors, children’s activities, photo opportunities and more family fun. Ticket available soon at wesleywellsfarm.com
St. Augustine Spanish Wine & Food Festival
February 19-21: Experience a weekend of events featuring Spanish wine and food at Flagler College. This event connects St. Augustine to the city’s Spanish heritage through a series of special events that feature Spanish wine, cuisine and culture. The festival benefits the Tourism & Hospitality program at the college, helping students learn about event production. To purchase tickets, visit www.spanishwinefestival.com
41st Annual Cathedral Festival on the Mission Grounds
February 20-22: The 40th Annual Cathedral Festival will take place Friday, February 20 from 5-10:30 p.m., Saturday, February 21 from noon-10:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 22 from noon-9 p.m. Ride, games, raffles, food, live music, fireworks and more. $5 for adults, $3 for kids ages 11-17 and seniors over 65, and free for active-duty military and kids 10 and under. Located at Mission Nombre de Dios. 21 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine. This is a fundraiser for Cathedral Parish School. www.thecathedralfestival.com
Lighthouse 5K & Fun Run on Anastasia Island
February 21: Registration is open for the Lighthouse 5K & Fun Run taking place on Saturday, February 21 on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine. The event is hosted by The Junior Service League of St. Augustine, the group of volunteers who saved the Keepers’ House! Register here: jslofstaugustine.org
The inaugural race in 1983 was originally titled the “Bud Light Twilight Lighthouse Run.” The Lighthouse 5K is a chipped race that serves as a qualifier for the famed Gate River Run. The Fun Run is a true treat for the little runners!
God of Carnage
March 5-15: A dark comedy about two sets of parents meeting to resolve a playground fight between their 11-year-old songs, which quickly devolves from civilized discussion into primal, chaotic shouting, revealing underlying tensions, hypocrisy, and the thin veneer of human civility, highlighting how easily adults regress to childish behavior when their facades crack. Limelight Theatre is located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in uptown St. Augustine, Florida. Tickets: limelight-theatre.org
Menorcan Heritage Celebration
March 7: The Menorcan Heritage Celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7 on the grounds of the historic Llambias House, 31 St. Francis Street, in historic St. Augustine, Florida. Admission is free. The event is hosted by the Menorcan Cultural Society.A National Historic Landmark, the Llambias House is one of the few buildings in St. Augustine, Florida that dates back to the first Spanish colonial period (1565-1763). Learn more at www.menorcansociety.net
Jacksonville Symphony – John Williams’ America
March 8: The Jacksonville Symphony pays tribute to John Williams’ cinematic music. Hosted by EMMA Concert Association, the concert takes place on March 8 from 2-4 p.m. in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Ticket included free parking and complimentary shuttle to and from the venue. Tickets: emmaconcerts.com
St. Augustine St. Patrick’s Parade
March 14: Celebrating the anniversary of The First St. Patrick Day celebration in America (1600) and the first recorded St. Patrick Parade in the WORLD, right here in 1601! And the ONLY St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Northeast Florida! The parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at Francis Field, then heads East on Orange Street, turns South on Avenida Menendez and winds south along the bayfront, and then turns West on Cathedral Place, and back North on Cordova Street to finish at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility. www.celticstaugustine.com/parade
St. Augustine Orchestra Concert
March 13: The St. Augustine Orchestra will perform from 7:30-9 PM Friday, March 13 at Tocoi Creek High School, 11200 St. Johns Pkwy, in the World Golf Village area of St. Augustine. Details and tickets: www.staugustineorchestra.com/tickets
St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival at Francis Field
March 14-15: Did you know St. Augustine is America’s oldest Celtic city? The ancient city hosted the original St. Patrick Parade in 1601 and has hosted the multi-award winning St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival since 2011. If you’ve never been, now is the time to experience this great weekend event featuring top international and U.S. Celtic bands, highland games, parade, whiskey tasting, workshops, lectures, Celtic food and artisan crafts, Kid’s Zone and much more! TICKETS: www.celticstaugustine.com
HOURS
- Sat, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
St. Ambrose Fair
March 15: The 142nd annual St. Ambrose Fair will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church and grounds, 6070 Church Road, in Elkton, from State Road 207. This is St. Johns County’s oldest fair! The most popular item at the fair is the Minorcan clam chowder, prepared by Mary Ellen Masters and her chowder crew, which features the famous Datil pepper and a recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation. The crew makes 190 gallons and it all sells out every time! Other menu items include pulled pork dinners, French fries, hot dogs and hamburgers, cheeseburgers, boiled peanuts, homemade desserts, ice cream, soda, water, and beer. An ATM will be on site. Church tours, children’s games, hay rides, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and live music by Money for Nothing. Admission is FREE.
The Mikado by First Coast Opera
March 20-21: Performed in English, The Mikado will be performed by First Coast Opera twice in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada Street, in historic St. Augustine. Performances are Friday, March 20 at 7:30 PM, followed by a 4 PM late afternoon matinee on March 21. Tickets and details at firstcoastopera.com
St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
March 21-22: The 43rd annual St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival returns to Francis Field with seafood delicacies and all kinds of cuisine and county fair foods, live entertainment for the whole family, kids rides and 100 craft artisans. Enjoy two days of great food and fun including a live music lineup featuring regional and local favorites. As always, the festival will serve up traditional fish and shrimp, lobster rolls and Cajun specialties but this year, there’s way more food selections to please all palates. Festival hours are Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, March 22 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Arts & Crafts village closes at sundown. No pets allowed except service animals. A downtown shuttle will run from free parking areas. More details at lionsfestival.com
Godspell
March 26-April 19: Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew. Limelight Theatre is located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in uptown St. Augustine. Tickets: limelight-theatre.org
EPIC Flower & Garden Expo
March 28-29 The 28th Annual Flower & Garden Expo hosted by EPIC Behavioral Services will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29 at Sykes Family Farm, 5995 Brough Road, in Elkton, Florida. 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. A $5 admission fee per person is valid for both days of the Expo (children are admitted for free). (Save your Expo ticket for FREE admission to Taste of St. Augustine at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.)
St. Augustine Easter Parade
April 4: The St. Augustine Easter Parade kicks off at 9 AM on Saturday, April 4 at the Old Jail at 167 San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine, Florida and follows the route south on San Marco Avenue to Avenida Menendez to Cathedral Place and ending on Cordova Street. This Easter tradition started in 1958 and featured horses wearing Easter bonnets and hats decorated by well-known women throughout the state of Florida. Floats, marching bands, community groups and other organizations will be part of the parade. Learn more at www.oldestcityeaster.org
Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
April 10-12: A heritage music event in St. Johns County, the Gamble Roger Folk Festival honors folk music icon Gamble Rogers, a musician who had national fame in the 1970s and 1980s, traveling the county and performing at folk festivals along with TV appearances. The annual event takes place April 1o-12 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in Elkton, Florida — with four stages, 40+ performances, food trucks, workshops, vendors and other activities. Rogers was not only a pivotal figure in American folk music, guitarist extraordinaire, humorist, and storyteller but also a local legend and hero, beloved by all who knew him. Rogers was revered by an entire generation of musicians, including the late Jimmy Buffet, who dedicated his album ‘Fruitcakes’ to the songwriter. His status as a local figure was memorialized after his tragic passing on October 10, 1991 when he drowned attempting to save a swimmer in distress off Flagler Beach. The stretch of shoreline was later renamed in his honor. Gamble Rogers received a Florida Folk Heritage Award posthumously in 1993 and was later inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 1998. Tickets and details at gamblerogersfest.org
The Taste of St. Augustine
April 12: This signature food festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre — serving up tastes from St. Augustine’s famous restaurants. The area’s best restaurants will offer samples of their signature dishes. Restaurants will compete for the prestigious TOStA (Taste of St. Augustine) awards, with categories including Best Family Dining, Best Ethnic, Best Upscale and Best Dessert, as well as the ever-popular People’s Choice. Everyone gets to vote. The even includes a children’s area with crafts and face-painting and live music by great musicians throughout the day. Admission is $5. Taste tickets are $1 each, with restaurants charging between 1-5 tickets per taste. The Amphitheatre is located at 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine. The event benefits EPIC Behavioral Healthcare.
Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival in Hastings, Florida
April 25-26: Immerse yourself in a weekend of agricultural celebration right in the heart of downtown Hastings, Florida This historic festival revives the essence of Hastings and its neighboring communities. Enjoy the finest Farm to Table culinary demonstrations and an exclusive Chef Tasting event. Reminisce with beloved local traditions like the Great Hastings Mow Down Lawn Mower races, the scenic Spud Run 5K & 10K, the Miss Potato Queen Beauty Pageant. And it wouldn’t be a festival without an outdoor artisans’ market, live music and a kids zone This free event takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with a special ticketed “Taste of Hastings” event from 5:30- 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 301 N. Main St., Hastings. www.hastingsfl.org
St. Augustine Cocktail Fest
April 27-28: The all-new St. Augustine Cocktail Festival will take place on Monday and Tuesday, April 27-28 at Embassy Suites Oceanfront Resort in St. Augustine Beach. More details staugustinecocktailfest.com
St. Augustine Craft Brewers’ Fest
May 2: (Tickets go on sale March 1.) The 7th annual St. Augustine Craft Brewers’ Fest will take place at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park from 1-5 p.m. for unlimited samples from 25+ regional and local breweries, live music and food trucks! Proceeds go to EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, Safe Pet Rescue, St. Johns County Marine Science Program and the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. General admission tickets are $50 in advance and VIP tickets are $120 and include access to the climate-controlled pavilion, private restrooms, a catered menu from Meehan’s, a festival tasting glass, and full festival access an hour early. 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets and details: www.stabrewersfest.com
Afternoon Tea with the St. Augustine Orchestra
May 2: Enjoy tea time with the St. Augustine Orchestra at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in St. Augustine Beach. Tickets and details: www.staugustineorchestra.com/tickets
St. Augustine History Festival
May 6-10: The St. Augustine History Festival was created and conceived by the University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc. and the Lastinger Family Foundation to showcase the history of America’s oldest city. The goal is to showcase every era of St. Augustine’s long and storied past, from the founding in 1565 to the most advanced technology available in 2026. American history began here, and no one tells our story better than we do – come out and enjoy our city! Tour 25+ historic properties, attend events and lectures, visits churches, gardens and cemeteries in St. Augustine, Florida. Learn more at staugustinehistoryfestival.com
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival
Once on this Island
May 7-24: Celebrate storytelling with this rousing Calypso-flavored tale of one small girl who finds love in a world of prejudice. Limelight Theatre is located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in uptown St. Augustine. Ticket: limelight-theatre.org
