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ANNUAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY
World Golf Village Fireworks
Sing Out Loud Music Festival
World Golf Village celebrates
Independence Day a day early with the
annual fireworks display over the
Village Lake. 904-940-4123
www.worldgolfimax.com Florida’s Historic Coast’s largest free
music festival is held over three
weekends and features hundreds of
performances at multiple music venues
throughout St. Augustine. 904-209-0367
www.singoutloudfestival.com
Fireworks Over The Matanzas Ponte Vedra Auto Show
The 4th of July Concert and Fireworks
in St. Augustine bursts above the
ancient Castillo de San Marcos
www.fireworksoverthematanzas.com.
Ancient City Game Fish Challenge
The Ancient City Game Fish Challenge is
a three-day tournament based in historic
downtown St. Augustine. 904-824-8324
www.acgfa.com
Bridge of Lions 5K Run
The annual run across St. Augustine’s
Bridge of Lions. 386-747-3532
www.bridgeoflions5k.com
Florida Heritage Book Festival
Florida’s rich and colorful literary
heritage is celebrated at a series of
workshops, presentations and readings.
904-819-6339 www.fhbookfest.com
First Muster
Commemoration of the first militia
mustering of America’s original citizen-
soldiers in 1565 and the birthday of the
U.S. National Guard. 877-352-4478
www.floridalivinghistory.org
OCTOBER
The Annual Pink Up the Pace 5K
Walk/Run raises money to assist local
uninsured and underinsured residents in
the early detection of breast cancer
904-471-1819 www.pinkupthepace.org
Founding Day
Datil Pepper Festival and Cook Off
Commemoration of the 452nd
anniversary of the founding of
St. Augustine. 877-352-4478
www.floridalivinghistory.org This annual celebration of the spicy
little Datil Pepper includes a cook off
of recipes using the datil pepper in
appetizers and entrees. 904-209-0430
stjohns.ifas.ufl.edu/datilfallfest.shtml
St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival Festival & Restaurant Week
The St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival is
a four-day event that offers something for
everyone who loves Spanish wine. 904-
540-1402 www.spanishwinefestival.com
Enjoy delicious food from St. Augustine
Beach area restaurants. 904-347-8007
www.sabca.org
This is a popular food and wine sampling
from 16 area restaurants. 904-540-3129
www.staugustinerestaurants.com
Surf Illumination
This free holiday event features a
ceremonial lighting of the holiday
tree, pictures with Santa and
entertainment. 904-347-8007
www.sabca.org
Super Scenic 72-Mile
Garage Sale
More than180 collectors’ cars compete
to capture one of the prestigious
trophies from 30+ categories.
904-829-5681 www.pvautoshow.com
Pink Up the Pace Walk/Run
SEPTEMBER
Taste of the Beach
Shop ‘til you drop at more than 100
stops that have bargains galore.
904-377-7813 www.scenica1a.org
St. Augustine Greek Festival
Enjoy Greek food, live Greek music,
traditionally costumed Greek folk
dancers and more. 904-479-6729
www.stauggreekfest.com
NOVEMBER
Great Chowder Debate
More than 30 area restaurants serve
up their chowder to compete for
top honors 904-829-8646
www.conch-house.com
St. Augustine Pirate Gathering
A pirate mutiny, weapons
demonstrations, sailors’ encampment
and thieves market. 386-972-9496
www.2016.thepirategathering.com
Spoonbills and Sprockets
Cycling Tour
Experience the beautiful A1A Scenic
Byway by bike. The tour consists of
cycling routes highlighting famous
landmarks and locations. 386-503-5197
www.scenica1a.org
St. Augustine Half Marathon
Weekend
Participate in a foot race that suits your
running level: a10K run; a family 5K; kid’s
race; and Half Marathon. 305-716-1111
www.staugustinemarathon.com
St. Augustine Art & Craft
Festival
More than 125 artists from
around the U.S. are juried into
this Thanksgiving weekend art
festival. 904-824-2310
www.staugustineartfestival.com
NOVEMBER - JANUARY
The Garden Club of St. Augustine
Christmas
Tour of Homes
A walking tour of private homes
decorated for the holidays in historic
downtown St. Augustine. 904-819-1917
www.gardenclubofstaugustine.org
Rails to Trails Festival
This festival honors the Gullah Geechee
with a bike tour along the Rails to Trails
bike and walking trail that introduces
the rich culture of the are