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
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Creating Clarity Out of Chaos August 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Creating Clarity Out of Chaos "Creating Clarity Out of Chaos" is a documentary that combines stunning images of nature with the art and technique of photography, written and narrated by Len Messineo and produced by Stan Cottle. Examples and explanations of nuances and skills required to capture impressive images, intriguing facts and stories of wildflowers, scenery and wildlife complement the […]
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dolphin Research Tour August 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dolphin Research Tour Join Marine Biologist and Naturalist Nick Williams on a citizen science dolphin tour across the beautiful Cumberland Sound. On this adventure you will see dolphins, hear their calls on hydrophone, learn about dolphins, and participate in photo ID and behavioral video. All data collected on the tour will go toward a scientific publication that is […]
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cumberland Sound Sunset Cruise August 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cumberland Sound Sunset Cruise History and beauty unite on this family friendly, one-hour tour. Departing seven-days-per-week and designed with families in mind, our narrated cruise imparts fascinating tidbits about the area’s past. Breathe in the soothing sea-salt air as you marvel at the radiant sunset painting the horizon right before your eyes; this is truly an experience to treasure […]
8:00 am - 4:00 pm 2024 Official Strongman Games – Southeast Regional August 10, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 2024 Official Strongman Games – Southeast Regional Strongman and Strongwoman competition on Amelia Island, Aug. 10-11 at Main Beach Park and Marina Courts. Up to top 3 finishers earn an invitation to OSG World Final 2024.
10:30 am - 1:30 pm RCAI Chefs Theater Presents: Fine Dining with Chef Okan August 13, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm RCAI Chefs Theater Presents: Fine Dining with Chef Okan Chef Okan presents a Fine Dining showcase. Demonstrating fine dining cooking technique, plating and more. The Chefs at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island are presenting a monthly cooking demonstration preparing and cooking a variety of cuisines. Small class sizes create an intimate environment in the gorgeous Salt dining room. After each demonstration, students dine with a […] $400
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm New Riff Bourbon Dinner August 14, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm New Riff Bourbon Dinner Join us on August 14th for an exclusive New Riff Bourbon Dinner! Meet the owner, taste there bourbons, and enjoy a welcome cocktail followed by a delectable four-course dinner. Each guest will have the opportunity to take home their own signed bottle. Purchase your tickets through our website under the Events tab. Don't miss this […]
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Drop-in Art Studios October 3, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Drop-in Art Studios Bring your own supplies to the Island Art Assoc. on Tues and Thursday to paint with a group. No registration, just show up. Any Medium Painting. Tuesdays with Diane Withrow and Thursdays with Chris McCall. $5
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Summer Sip & Shop August 16, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Summer Sip & Shop Join us for the Fernandina Beach Main Street Summer Sip & Shop! All attendees will receive an insulated wine cup, wristband, and a map to the locations where you can sip while you shop! Registration begins at 4PM in the Pocket Park next to Amelia Island Coffee (209 Centre Street). Sips will be poured until […] $25
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Kids Yoga Drop-Off August 16, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Kids Yoga Drop-Off Drop your kids off in a clean, safe environment and take the opportunity to enjoy Sip & Shop for a much-needed break! Yoga helps children gain body awareness, develop strength, and improve rest and concentration habits. Snack & craft provided. Ages 4-11. Call 904-844-2449 or go online to reserve your spot. $25
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Booze & Bites Tours August 17, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Booze & Bites Tours Join us as you stroll through the streets of Historic Downtown, Fernandina Beach. We will take you on an adventure to the restaurants and bars in the area. Get to know the island, find new things to do, and learn about our vibrant history. Explore Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach with a fun guided walking tour […] $89
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “Bebop, Blues and Beyond” The Story of Jazz, Part 4 August 17, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “Bebop, Blues and Beyond” The Story of Jazz, Part 4 Don’t miss The Dynamic Les DeMerle Hittin’ The Blue Notes Band playing exciting original arrangements of the classic Blue Notes Records repertoire including “The Sidewinder”, “Filthy McNasty”, "Good Morning Heartache” and more. You’ll feel like you are in the front row at Birdland as the band transports you to 52nd St. and Broadway in New […] $35
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Sprouting Project Dinner | August Theme: Melon August 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Sprouting Project Dinner | August Theme: Melon 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
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nassau Community Jazz Band August 18, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nassau Community Jazz Band Do you love the sound of live jazz music? If so, you will not want to miss this FREE toe-tapping jazz extravaganza with the famous Nassau Community Jazz Band! They will be performing a variety of musical styles and songs throughout the evening. You won't want to miss a beat! RSVP to attend. Free
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Amelia Island Dance Series: Decades Party August 18, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Amelia Island Dance Series: Decades Party Crescendo Amelia is proud to announce the return of our Amelia Island Dance Series. Perfect for dancing or just enjoying the sounds of a classic big band with a modern flair, these events offer a variety of music from the 1920’s through the 2000’s. Sadler Ranch also has one of the largest & best wooden […]
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm “The Night the River Wept” Literary Luncheon August 22, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm “The Night the River Wept” Literary Luncheon Love a good mystery? From Atlanta, former lawyer turned novelist Lo Patrick is visiting us for a literary luncheon to discuss her latest book, The Night the River Wept, a novel about a young woman determined to dig into the past and solve a cold case murder. "This is a gripping portrayal of a small […]
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Olympic Homecoming Parade August 23, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Olympic Homecoming Parade Come join us in a BIG congratulations and homecoming parade for our local pro Skateboarder Olympian Poe Pinson! Parade will take place in downtown Fernandina Beach
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Booze & Bites Tour August 24, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Booze & Bites Tour Join us as you stroll through the streets of Historic Downtown, Fernandina Beach. We will take you on an adventure to the restaurants and bars in the area. Get to know the island, find new things to do, and learn about our vibrant history. Explore Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach with a fun guided walking tour […] $89
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Shrimping Eco Tour August 2, 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
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “Four Hands Piano Recital” August 31, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “Four Hands Piano Recital” The Gavril-Blauliac Duo began their collaboration in 2021. Originating from Romania and Ukraine and currently based in Houston, Texas, these accomplished pianists are winners of multiple international piano competitions. Both received their doctoral degrees in piano performance from the University of Houston in May 2024 and now enjoy active performing and teaching careers. The duo's […] $35
2024-09-01 Dining Month Dining Month September 1, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - September 30, 2024 @ 10:00 pm Dining Month September is Amelia Island Dining Month, when local chefs showcase their talents at the hottest restaurants with $35 and $55 prix-fixe dinners all month long. Plus, for every special prix fixe meal you order, $1 will benefit Barnabas Center, supporting neighbors in need. Get a taste of what’s to come and dig into the island’s […]
August 2, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Book Signing with Lizzette Harris at The Shops at Omni Amelia Island