4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Artist’s Studio: “Fernandina Beach Photography Club” July 2, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Artist’s Studio: “Fernandina Beach Photography Club” Join us for this conversation series, where we feature local artists whose work is currently on exhibit in the Story & Song Art Gallery. The Fernandina Beach Photography Club was founded in 2007 as an independent offshoot of The Island Art Association, The founding members — William Raser, Roger Moore, Walter Peterson, Steve Leimberg and […] $20
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Hobby Hour: Origami with Serey Andree July 3, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Hobby Hour: Origami with Serey Andree Explore the Japanese art of paper folding. Free for kids ages 6-12. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Free
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm “Caro’s Comet” Book Launch Party July 3, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm “Caro’s Comet” Book Launch Party Join us to celebrate the release of “Caro’s Comet: The Celestial Cinderella!” This children’s book is based on Robin Pullen’s original musical (a Semifinalist for the 2024 National Music Theatre Conference), which celebrates the first female to discover a comet, Caroline Herschel. You will get to meet and greet with the author, illustrator (Bill Ivins), […] Free
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Independence Day Lunch at Story & Song July 4, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Independence Day Lunch at Story & Song Join us on July 4 for a festive lunch! Menu: Burgers with all the fixings (Vegetarian option available) Chips House-made Cookie Rishi Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cumberland Coastal Tour January 4, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cumberland Coastal Tour The Cumberland Coastal Tour (90 minutes) is a narrated tour along Amelia and Cumberland Islands. When the tide is right, the boat’s Captain may treat you to a journey up Beach Creek for a view of the Dungeness mansion ruins. Either direction you go, expect our captains to share some fascinating history of the local […]
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hometown 4th of July Fireworks July 4, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hometown 4th of July Fireworks Downtown Fernandina Beach is where the past and the present collide into small town perfection and where the Hometown 4th of July celebration takes place from 6pm – 9pm featuring music and fun for the whole family. Fireworks will launch at approximately 9:00pm.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm The 12th Annual Red, White and Deep Blue Celebration July 4, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm The 12th Annual Red, White and Deep Blue Celebration Enjoy holiday festivities including lawn and carnival-style games as Ritz-Carlton Chefs craft a lavish buffet with classic barbecue, local fish, shellfish, kids’ favorites, and a decadent array of desserts; front row seats to dazzling oceanfront fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Holy City Hogs Pitmaster Tank Jackson Unlocks the Secrets of Slow Roast BBQ July 5, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Holy City Hogs Pitmaster Tank Jackson Unlocks the Secrets of Slow Roast BBQ Master Pitmaster, Tank Jackson joins resort Executive Chef Garrett Gooch to demonstrate slow roasting techniques featuring Tank’s specialty whole hog to be featured at the July 6th Barbecue Party. Generous samples with local craft beer. $125
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Kids’ Game Night July 5, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Kids’ Game Night Drop off your kiddos for a casual time playing games and making new friends. A Play Expert will be onsite to teach new games and provide supervision. Caregivers are welcome to drop off or stay. Best for ages 5+ Bring a bottle of water. $10
8:00 am - 9:30 pm Firecracker 5k July 6, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 pm Firecracker 5k This chip timed race will start and finish at Omni Amelia Island Racquet Park, located next to the Verandah restaurant. Enjoy a scenic run, meandering through the beautiful, tree-canopied resort. Located at 102 Racquet Park Drive. Running or walking is acceptable, strollers are welcome. No animals or bicycles on course. A portion of the proceeds […]
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Holy City Hogs Barbecue Party July 6, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Holy City Hogs Barbecue Party Get ready for the ultimate low country barbecue party. Join us for an evening of culinary delights featuring Tank Jackson’s slow-roasted whole hog masterpiece, accompanied by a delectable assortment of sides, ribs, sausages, seafood, and local craft beer. $145
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Les DeMerle “Drums Are Fun” Summer Drum Camp July 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Les DeMerle “Drums Are Fun” Summer Drum Camp Join Les DeMerle, world-renowned drummer and Artistic Director of the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, as he teaches kids the basics of drum and rhythm skills. With three days of fun, music and rhythm jams where kids get to play on state-of-the-art Zildjian Practice Pads, snare drums and a professional drum set. Subjects include the correct […] $3 – $80
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Hobby Hour: Portable Pocket Gardens w/ Susan Dahl July 10, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Hobby Hour: Portable Pocket Gardens w/ Susan Dahl If you love nature and gardening this is the workshop for you! Art instructor Susan Dahl will show attendees how to create a pretty portable pocket garden in a tin in honor of summer. Seats are limited; RSVP today! Free
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lobster Night on Amelia River Cruises July 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lobster Night on Amelia River Cruises Enjoy Lobster Night on Amelia River Cruises with the fine folks from The Brunch Box Deli, and Jessie, the Ciceron from First Love Brewing. Enjoy live music, a spectacular sunset, playful wildlife, and historic landmarks as we cruise the waterways of Amelia and Cumberland Islands. As you board the boat, you will be greeted with […]
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Les DeMerle “Dance & Jazz Party” Charter Cruise Presentation July 12, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Les DeMerle “Dance & Jazz Party” Charter Cruise Presentation Join world-renowned drummer/bandleader, Les DeMerle, and his wife, vocalist Bonnie Eisele, as they present an exciting program outlining their fun, upcoming exclusive charter cruise sailing the Caribbean on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam ship from Nov. 10 through Nov. 17. This free event will include a Happy-Half-Hour Meet and Greet 5-5:30 pm with Les and Bonnie […]
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Les DeMerle Dance & Jazz Party Cruise Presentation July 12, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Les DeMerle Dance & Jazz Party Cruise Presentation Join world-renowned drummer/ bandleader Les DeMerle and his wife, vocalist Bonnie Eisele, as they present an exciting program outlining their fun, upcoming exclusive charter cruise sailing the Caribbean on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam ship November 10-17. This free event will include a Happy Half-Hour Meet and Greet (5-5:30 pm) with Les and Bonnie, plus their […]
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Opera Fantastique July 13, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Opera Fantastique Amelia Island Opera co-founders Victoria Isernia and John Tibbetts take you through the heart of France as they present an unforgettable fusion of French classics and the stirring melodies of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece, “Les Miserables.” Vive la musique!. Cash bar available. $35
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kids’ Night Out July 13, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kids’ Night Out Kids 6 -12, tell your caregivers to find something else to do- you've got plans! Each kids' night out will feature different activities, from games to building to karaoke! Includes pizza and a drink.
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Get Closer: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt July 14, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Get Closer: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt Backed by her 7-piece band, Debbie Rider looks and sounds just like Linda Ronstadt as she performs all of her greatest hits. Cash bar available. $35
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Hobby Hour: Front Porch Beading July 17, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Hobby Hour: Front Porch Beading Front Porch Beading with Fran Peters Let’s get beading! Come and spend the afternoon making unique works of jewelry art you can wear home! Free for kids ages 6-12. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Reserve your seat TODAY! Free
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Summer Tap Trolley Tour July 20, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Summer Tap Trolley Tour Join us this summer for a fun and refreshing hop-on, hop-off tap trolley tour with six popular stops. First Love Brewing Amelia Island Brewing Company PJD's Wine and Beer Garden Main Beach Park Mocama Brew Company A1A Cidery
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Sprouting Project Dinner | July Theme: Chili Pepper July 20, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Sprouting Project Dinner | July Theme: Chili Pepper Guests will enjoy an intimate southern-inspired true farm-to-table dinner at The Sprouting Project, our culinary team’s answer to hyper-local sustainability. The dinner includes a tour of the resort's state-of-the-art aquaponic greenhouse, expansive organic gardens, the barrel room and large collection of beehives while enjoying passed bites and harvest inspired cocktails, all before a five-course chef […] $109
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Christmas In July July 25, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Christmas In July Beat the summer heat and get a taste of holiday cheer! Join us for some festive family-friendly fun to promote our 10th Annual Dickens on Centre Festival. Walk into a winter wonderland and enjoy frozen treats, crafts, games, and more.
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Annual Lavender Harvest Luncheon July 26, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Annual Lavender Harvest Luncheon Join us for a delightful summer afternoon as we learn about awakening our sense of smell through the scent of lavender. Pam James, Pelindaba Lavender & Elise Perlstein, author of Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance will be presenting. We’ll explore the fascinating history of aromatic plants, the mind-body connection, and the value of lavender […] $35
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Annual Lavender Harvest Luncheon July 26, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Annual Lavender Harvest Luncheon Join us for a delightful summer afternoon as we learn about awakening our sense of smell through the scent of lavender. This event features Pam James from Pelindaba Lavender & Elise Perlstein, author of Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance. We’ll explore the fascinating history of aromatic plants, the mind-body connection, and the value of […] $35
8:00 am - 9:00 am Goat Yoga for the Whole Family July 27, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am Goat Yoga for the Whole Family Welcome to Goat Yoga at Jaybird Hammock Farm! Join us for a fun and relaxing yoga session surrounded by lively baby goats. This event will take place at the beautiful Jaybird Hammock Farm, where you can unwind, stretch, and connect with nature. Our furry friends will roam around as you practice yoga, adding an extra […] $15 – $30
8:30 am - 12:00 pm Sample Saturday July 27, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Sample Saturday Join us for a fun morning of Sample Classes! Now is your chance to try Pilates for Free! All levels welcome!! Studio A: 8:30 Pilates Reformer 9:00 Pilates Reformer 9:30 Pilates Reformer 10:00 Pilates Reformer Stretch 10:30 Pilates Reformer 11:00 Pilates Mat 11:30 Pilates Tower Power Studio B- 8:30 Restorative Yoga 9:30 Barre 10:00 TRX […]
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Shrimping Eco Tour June 6, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Shrimping Eco Tour An interactive tour that includes deploying and retrieving the shrimp net, and releasing the catch back into the wild! An interactive exploration of Tiger Basin, the Shrimping Eco Tour coaches our guests on the operation of an Otter Trawl shrimp net. Historically developed in Fernandina, this net is similar to the nets used by the […] $30
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm NSFA Kingfish Tournament and Fishing Rodeo July 27, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm NSFA Kingfish Tournament and Fishing Rodeo The Fernandina Beach Kingfish Tournament will continue its Division V Southern Kingfish Association tournament tradition while also offering an inshore fishing rodeo with 4 species. Trout, flounder, redfish and sheepshead will all be targeted for cash awards. There will be beverage refreshments, food trucks, a silent auction, T-shirt sales, and entertainment onsite. Marine dealers, Truck […]
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “Brazilian Fantasy”-The Story Of Jazz” Part 3 With Les DeMerle July 27, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “Brazilian Fantasy”-The Story Of Jazz” Part 3 With Les DeMerle “Brazilian Fantasy” will showcase the work of composer Antonio Carlos Jobim who wrote many popular Bossa Nova standards including, “The Girl From Ipanema,” “One Note Samba” and “Desafinado” plus groovin’ hits from Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto, Sergio Mendes and more. Living and studying music and dance in Brazil for a year, vocalist Bonnie Eisele’s deep […] $35
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cumberland Sound Sunset Cruise July 6, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cumberland Sound Sunset Cruise This fabulous, one-hour sunset tour is designed with family members of all ages in mind. Our narrated tour imparts fascinating tidbits about the area’s past, while your eyes scan both land and sea for fascinating wildlife like playful dolphins and feral horses. Breathe in the soothing sea-salt air as you marvel at the radiant sunset […]
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Book Signing with Lizzette Harris at The Shops at Omni Amelia Island August 2, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Book Signing with Lizzette Harris at The Shops at Omni Amelia Island Join us for book signing with local children’s book author Lizzette Harris. As an added bonus, Marcus the Westie will be making an appearance too! Lizzette Harris is the author of Marcus Finds Fantastic Flavors and Good Morning, Amelia Island. She’s a mom, a wife and a writer with a Westie dog, and calls Charlotte, […]
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sounds on Centre August 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sounds on Centre Decades is the band playing Sounds on Centre at our August 2nd event and they will have you out of your lawn chair and dancing on the street with a Pirate! This free, family-friendly event is designed as an opportunity for friends, family, and neighbors to gather downtown and enjoy our local shops and restaurants. […]
7:00 pm Adult Only BYOB Twilight River Cruise July 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Adult Only BYOB Twilight River Cruise Embark on a remarkable BYOB adventure with our Adult Only Twilight River Cruise. This two-hour, journey to nowhere, is crafted exclusively for adults seeking unforgettable experiences as we look for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, turkeys, wild horses, white tail deer, and more. Enjoy a glorious sunset, and sip on your favorite beverages as you […] $45
July 5, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Holy City Hogs Pitmaster Tank Jackson Unlocks the Secrets of Slow Roast BBQ
August 2, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Book Signing with Lizzette Harris at The Shops at Omni Amelia Island