Daily Rituals: Menorcan Stories exhibition at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
Through May 17: at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, circa 1798 on the oldest street in St. Augustine, Florida! Audio or guided tours Mon-Sat between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Explore the rich cultural heritage and daily life of St. Augustine’s Menorcan community through the clothing, household items, and traditions that shaped their world. Focusing on 1768–1830 and centered on the life of Juana Pellicer and her family, this exhibit delves into the resilience and customs of the Menorcans while also examining broader aspects of life in the Second Spanish Period, including slavery, Menorcan weddings, and more. In 1798, Don Andres Ximenez built this fine three-story coquina home for his wife, Juana Pellicer, and their children. Juana’s father, Francisco Pellicer, was a key figure in the Menorcan exodus of 1777, leading approximately 600 people out of bondage in New Smyrna and into St. Augustine, Florida. A master carpenter, Francisco Pellicer may have even contributed to the construction of this very house. RSVP for a tour: https://www.ximenezfatiohouse.org/tours/
First Friday Art Walk
April 4: First Friday Art Walk features new art exhibits and area artists in St. Augustine, Florida galleries on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 p.m. Free admission in 30+ participating galleries. More details here: www.staaa.org
Cafe Eleven concerts and comedians in St. Augustine Beach
- April 1: The Cold Stares with Fortune Child
- April 2: Gypsy Blue Revue featuring Anne Harris & JP Soars
- April 3: Keith Harkin
- April 5: Indie Night
- April 8: Chris Cain
- April 11: Deadphish Orchestra
- April 13: Curtis Salgado
- April 16: Cassie & Maggie
- April 27: John Nemeth
- Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia
St. Augustine Amphitheatre concerts
St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, plays host to national and international recording artists and comedians. See the full lineup at www.theamp.com
- April 3-5: Billy Strings
- April 9: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
- April 13: Chicago
- April 16: Khruangbin – A LA SALA Tour with special guest Helado Negro
- April 19: Warren Zeiders – Relapse Tour with special guest Tyler Braden
- April 25: Travis Tritt
- April 30: Wilco
My Friend Zelda Presented by A Classic Theatre, Inc. and the St. Augustine Historical Society
April 4-6: My Friend Zelma: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings On Trial is an original play, written by UF Distinguished Professor of History Dr. Michael Gannon, where local history comes to trial. All performances will be presented at The Center for Spiritual Living, located at 1795 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine. TICKETS: aclassictheatre.org
DATES
Friday, April 4 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 5 at 4 PM
Sunday, April 6 at 7:30 PM
A portion of the proceeds of the April 5 matinee will benefit The Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Society and will be followed by a short post show discussion of the play.
Directed by Deborah Dickey, My Friend Zelma presents the landmark trial of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings for Invasion of Privacy. Rawlings was a Pulitzer-winning author who lived in rural Cross Creek, Florida as well as having a home in Crescent Beach. She wrote novels and stories focusing on rural themes, including The Yearling and Cross Creek.
In her novel Cross Creek, Mrs. Rawlings mentions her good friend Zelma Cason. Cason did not like the description given of her and sued Mrs. Rawlings for Invasion of Privacy. Cason and Rawlings had been close until the publication of Cross Creek soured the friendship and led to a colorful courtroom battle. The trial drew nationwide attention and was a landmark case in the question of “right of privacy” in the state of Florida.
St. Augustine PoetFest
April 10-12: Poets and poetry lovers will gather for the 3rd annual St. Augustine PoetFest on April 11-13. The festival, a National Poetry Month celebration of creative writing and reciting, is presented by St. Johns Cultural Council, Crisp-Ellert Art Museum at Flagler College, and Ancient City Poets. More details atwww.ancientcitypoets.org/st-augustine-poetfest
Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
April 11-12: 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 11-12 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
Secret Garden Market at Jenna Alexander Studio
April 12: Jenna Alexander Studio, 73 San Marco Ave., will host the Secret Garden Market on Saturday, April 12 from 5-9 p.m. featuring 30+ area artisans and art by Jenna Alexander. Admission is free.
Old Town Art Show at Francis Field
April 12-13: Artists and fine craftsmen from the Northeast Florida and around the country will once again converge at the Old Town Art Show at Francis Field in St. Augustine. The show will feature showcase nearly 100 juried artisans and master craftsmen who will be exhibiting their carefully created jewelry, pottery, paintings, fiber art, glass art, sculpture, photography, wood and much, much more. Admission is free. Show hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Francis Field is located next to the parking garage, 25 Castillo Drive, downtown St. Augustine. Details at www.OldTownArtShow.com
St. Augustine Easter Parade
April 19: The St. Augustine Easter Parade kicks off at 9 AM 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
St. Augustine Easter Promenade
April 20: The Annual Easter Promenade celebrates the Easter holiday, St. Augustine history and the local community. This event is sponsored by the Easter Festival Committee and is held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20 at the gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitución. The promenade is a spectacle of outrageous Easter bonnets and festive Easter costumes. Awards are presented in various categories, including Most Creative Hat, Best Dressed Pet, Prettiest Hat, Best Dressed Couple, Best Dressed Man and Woman, Best Dressed Boy and Girl, Largest Family and Family from Farthest Away. Prizes from local businesses will be handed out at the end of the judging. Anyone is welcome to participate in the contests. Admission is FREE.
Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival in Hastings, Florida
April 26-27: 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
Ocala Symphony Orchestra hosted by EMMA Concert Association
April 26: Join EMMA Concert Assocation for an unforgettable evening of captivating music on Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. with Conductor Matthew Wardell of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $30 for adults and $5 for students/children. Save your seats at emmaconcerts.com
Experience the grandeur and beauty of Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, the vibrant rhythms of American composer Michael Daugherty’s Rio Grande, and the sweeping landscapes of Smetana’s The Moldau. The concert culminates with Rimsky-Korsakov’s iconic Scheherazade, a thrilling journey through captivating storytelling and rich orchestral textures.
Don’t miss this exciting program that promises to transport you through music’s most mesmerizing landscapes and tales.
THE PROGRAM – WATERWORKS
The Hebrides Overture – Felix Mendelssohn
Rio Grande – Michael Daugherty
The Moldau – Bedrich Smetana
Scheherazade – Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship
The Kalendar Prince
Festival at Baghdad. The Sea. The Ship Breaks against a Cliff
“Waterworks” features music inspired by famous waterways around the world:
Scotland, southwest America and the Czech Republic.
The Taste of St. Augustine
April 27: This signature food festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27 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. There will be children’s area with fun activities including crafts and face-painting as well as live music 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.
Peña-Peck House Museum Fashion Show & Luncheon
April 29: The Woman’s Exchange of St. Augustine will hold a Fashion Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, April 29 in the historic gardens of the Peña-Peck House, 143 St. George Street, in downtown St. Augustine. The theme is Spring in Paris, showcasing apparel from local boutiques. Ticket will be available on eventbrite.
St. Augustine Craft Brewers’ Fest
May 3: NEARLY SOLD OUT! Visit the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park from 1-5 p.m. (general admission tickets) to enjoy unlimited samples from over 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
St. Augustine History Festival
May 7-11: The St. Augustine History Festival was created and conceived 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 2025. 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
Sunflower & Tomato Festival at Wesley Wells Farms
May 10: The Sunflower & Tomato Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wesley Wells Farm, 2680 Ada Arnold Rd, St. Augustine. The event will feature family activities, food trucks, kid zone, a salsa tasting contest, u-pick flowers and veggies, live entertainment, a handmade market, a whip cracking contest, a best homegrown contest and more. Tickets & Details: wesleywellsfarm.com
