May 6th through May 23rd, 2013. Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival. The Chamber Music Festival offers a galaxy of international stars and emerging talent at venues throughout Amelia Island. Take advantage of the special discounts on performance packages. By presenting a valid confirmation number from your Addison reservation, visitors will receive a 50% discount on all Festival ticket purchases. Discounts, which cannot be combined, are available through the Festival box office after March 1st at 904-261-1779.
May 11th, 2013. Artrageous Artwalk. Every second Saturday, Amelia Island holds an exciting Artrageous Artwalk. With numerous galleries participating, visitors can peruse photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass, watercolors, acrylics and more. Visit more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina and two on the south end of Amelia Island.
May 17th through the 19th, 2013. Wild Amelia Nature Festival. This exciting 3-day festival of our bioregion around Amelia Island includes numerous nature tours led by area naturalists and Park Rangers, nature photography workshops taught by local professionals, a nature-based / green business expo, critters from the Jacksonville Zoo and more!
May 25th and 26th, 2013. World War II Event at Fort Clinch. Fort Clinch State Park will host a program Memorial Weekend on May 26 and 27, in honor of the men and women who served in World War II. Visitors can explore military displays, view memorabilia and learn about the uniforms, weapons, vehicles and lifestyle of those who were part of the war during the 1940s.
June 1st and 2nd, 2013. First Weekend Union Garrison at Fort Clinch. Living historians recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War Between the States. Activities may include artillery demonstrations, medical demonstrations and soldier drills. Soldiers and civilians also take up duty in the laundry, infirmary, kitchen, barracks, quartermaster and carpenter shop.
June 7th, 2013, Sounds on Center Free Street Concert. These well attended free concerts fill downtown with some great music. Join locals and visitors alike to enjoy the Beech Street Blues Band. 6PM to 8PM.
June 8th, 2013. Artrageous Artwalk. Every second Saturday, Amelia Island holds an exciting Artrageous Artwalk. With numerous galleries participating, visitors can peruse photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass, watercolors, acrylics and more. Visit more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina and two on the south end of Amelia Island.
June 8th, 2013. Goin' Coastal Music Festival. Featuring Zach Deputy, KLoB, and Granpa's Cough Medicine. Food trucks, concessions, arts and crfts, activities and more. Just a couple of blocks away in Central Park, gates open at 5:30PM
June 13th through June 29th, 2013. Amelia Community Theatre's performance of Father of the Bride. Visit their website for a full schedule and show times.
July 5th, 2013, Sounds on Center Free Street Concert. These well attended free concerts fill downtown with some great music. Join locals and visitors alike to enjoy Island Vibes. 6PM to 8PM.
July 6th and 7th, 2013. First Weekend Union Garrison at Fort Clinch. Living historians recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War Between the States. Activities may include artillery demonstrations, medical demonstrations and soldier drills. Soldiers and civilians also take up duty in the laundry, infirmary, kitchen, barracks, quartermaster and carpenter shop.
July 13th, 2013. Artrageous Artwalk. Every second Saturday, Amelia Island holds an exciting Artrageous Artwalk. With numerous galleries participating, visitors can peruse photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass, watercolors, acrylics and more. Visit more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina and two on the south end of Amelia Island.
August 2nd, 2013, Sounds on Center Free Street Concert. These well attended free concerts fill downtown with some great music. Join locals and visitors alike to enjoy Boukou Grove and their New Orleans funk and soulful R&B with a jam band twist. 6PM to 8PM.
August 3rd and 4th, 2013. First Weekend Union Garrison at Fort Clinch. Living historians recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War Between the States. Activities may include artillery demonstrations, medical demonstrations and soldier drills. Soldiers and civilians also take up duty in the laundry, infirmary, kitchen, barracks, quartermaster and carpenter shop.
August 10th, 2013. Artrageous Artwalk. Every second Saturday, Amelia Island holds an exciting Artrageous Artwalk. With numerous galleries participating, visitors can peruse photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass, watercolors, acrylics and more. Visit more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina and two on the south end of Amelia Island.
August 15th through August 31st, 2013. Amelia Community Theatre's performance of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Visit their website for a full schedule and show times.
August 23rd and 24th, 2013. The Great Southern Tailgate Cookoff. Kick off the football season with a barbeque competition at the beach with the 4th Annual Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off! Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, professional barbeque competition teams will compete for over $20,000 in cash and prizes at Main Beach Park on beautiful Amelia Island, Florida. Bring your family, friends, and your appetite to Main Beach Park and enjoy great entertainment including live music from national, local and regional bands. Cheer on your favorite backyard team as they battle against other local teams in their own barbeque competition. Get ready for football season and learn a few new barbeque tricks to show off at your own football tailgate parties! The Great Southern Tailgate Cookoff, where the brisket meats the beach.
September 13th, 2013, Sounds on Center Free Street Concert. These well attended free concerts fill downtown with some great music. Join locals and visitors alike to enjoy the Albert Castiglia Band. 6PM to 8PM.
September 14th, 2013. Artrageous Artwalk. Every second Saturday, Amelia Island holds an exciting Artrageous Artwalk. With numerous galleries participating, visitors can peruse photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass, watercolors, acrylics and more. Visit more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina and two on the south end of Amelia Island.
September 21st and 22nd, 2013. Spanish American War Event at Fort Clinch. A weekend event to commemorate the part that Fort Clinch played in the Spanish-American War. The fort will be filled with uniformed interpreters and participants will also be able to enjoy exhibits of the armament and period military equipment.
October 5th and 6th, 2013. First Weekend Union Garrison at Fort Clinch. Living historians recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War Between the States. Activities may include artillery demonstrations, medical demonstrations and soldier drills. Soldiers and civilians also take up duty in the laundry, infirmary, kitchen, barracks, quartermaster and carpenter shop.
October 12th and 13th, 2013. Confederate Garrison at Fort Clinch. Living historians recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War Between the States. Activities may include artillery demonstrations, medical demonstrations and soldier drills. Soldiers and civilians also take up duty in the laundry, infirmary, kitchen, barracks, quartermaster and carpenter shop.
October 14th, 2013. Artrageous Artwalk. Every second Saturday, Amelia Island holds an exciting Artrageous Artwalk. With numerous galleries participating, visitors can peruse photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass, watercolors, acrylics and more. Visit more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina and two on the south end of Amelia Island.
November 2nd and 3rd, 2013. First Weekend Union Garrison at Fort Clinch. Living historians recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War Between the States. Activities may include artillery demonstrations, medical demonstrations and soldier drills. Soldiers and civilians also take up duty in the laundry, infirmary, kitchen, barracks, quartermaster and carpenter shop.
November 9th, 2013. History of the American Soldier at Fort Clinch. Fort Clinch State Park will host a full day event to salute our Armed Forces on Saturday, Nov. 10. Visitors will enjoy a day filled with military history and displays from the Revolutionary War to present day while interacting with living historians from each major U.S. military conflict. Period music and firing demonstrations will also highlight the experience. In addition, participants can visit the Fort Clinch Canteen for a variety of delightful refreshments.
November 9th, 2013. Artrageous Artwalk. Every second Saturday, Amelia Island holds an exciting Artrageous Artwalk. With numerous galleries participating, visitors can peruse photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass, watercolors, acrylics and more. Visit more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina and two on the south end of Amelia Island.
December 7th and 8th, 2013. Union Holiday Encampment at Fort Clinch. 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. This special holiday encampment also allows you to watch as the fort is decorated for the holiday season.
December 14th, 2013. Artrageous Artwalk. Every second Saturday, Amelia Island holds an exciting Artrageous Artwalk. With numerous galleries participating, visitors can peruse photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass, watercolors, acrylics and more. Visit more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina and two on the south end of Amelia Island.
March 1st and 2nd, 2014. Amelia Island Garden Show. The 5th annual Amelia Island Garden Show produced by the Fernandina Farmers Market will roll out nature's brightest colors for two days on March 3 & 4, 2012 at Central Park in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Florida. With growers and nurseries from around the state, the Amelia Island Garden Show will feature more than 50 vendors with a full assortment of flowers and plants, fruit trees and palms, orchids, herbs, container gardens, native plants, butterfly-friendly plants, shrubs, garden accessories and more.
