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Right Whale Festival

The Right Whale Festival celebrates the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal waters off northeast Florida and Georgia, where they give birth to and […]

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Amelia Island Opera

AIO PerformancesSeptember 28, 2024 – April 6, 2025 Introducing the 4th Amelia Island Opera season, Opera in Bloom, featuring mainstage opera productions, concert presentations, plus free workshops, lectures, pop-up performances […]

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Inaugural Amelia Island Cookout

Fall, on Amelia Island: A Season of Flavor, Rhythm, and Fun

This fall, Amelia Island’s calendar is jam-packed with opportunities to savor exquisite cuisine, immerse yourself in captivating dance performances, groove to world-class jazz, and enjoy family-friendly festivals. Here’s your guide […]

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2nd Annual 3rd Street Oktoberfest

The 2nd Annual 3rd Street Oktoberfest is a lively and festive event that captures the spirit of the traditional German celebration. Located on South 3rd Street, between Centre & Ash, […]

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Right Whale Festival

The Right Whale Festival celebrates the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal waters off northeast Florida and Georgia, where they give birth to and […]

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A First-Timer’s Guide to Amelia Island

Amelia Island is a blend of natural beauty, history, and relaxed island vibes. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, this guide will help you make […]

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Pledge the Pink

A 4-day, cancer-kicking, bestie-bonding, bling-earning, beach-hopping adventure of a lifetime. Together, we will run, walk, and crawl 30 miles in search for the cure on Amelia Island, Florida.

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3rd Annual Recovery Glow-Up Festival

Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare is hosting a community oriented, family friendly festival to raise awareness of mental health and substance use challenges and to illuminate the message that recovery from […]

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8-Flags Car Show

Annual Car show consisting of everything from restored antiques to modern era limited edition corvettes. Entrants travel great distances to participate. Judging takes place in several categories, including getting the […]

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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

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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 […]

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Celebrate Independence Day on and around Amelia Island!

As the summertime reaches its peak, it’s time to don your red, white, and blue attire and gear up for unforgettable Independence Day celebrations on Amelia Island and in surrounding […]

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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 […]

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Island Events In The Sweet Summertime!

We’re highlighting summertime events that bring celebrations of love, freedom, food and dance. Read all about them here and then come see us!

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Christian Heritage Parade & Faith Festival

This is a parade celebrating the Christian heritage. The parade begins at 10am and follows the traditional parade route from Ash Street to Centre Street. Festival to follow at Central Park […]

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Pride Parade & Festival

The Pride Parade and Festival is a celebration of love, acceptance, and equality throughout the Fernandina Beach and Nassau County communities.  The parade begins at 10am and follows the traditional […]

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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 […]

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Sounds on Centre

Soundwavez is rockin’ our season finale! Bring a chair and your dancing shoes for an amazing October evening. There will be Pirates to play with the kids and dance with […]

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Sounds on Centre

Join us on Centre Street for a FREE concert as we welcome for the first time, Soundclash. These guys are thick – like a smoothie! The put out a lot […]

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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 […]

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Sounds on Centre

The popular band, Honey Badgers, will be playing Sounds on Centre on June 7th. This is a FREE community concert held on Centre Street, between 2nd and Front Streets, in […]

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Sounds on Centre Shrimp Fest Edition

Thursday, Thursday, Thursday… this is a special Shrimp Festival edition of the Sounds on Centre FREE concert series. We will be dancing on Centre Street, between 2nd and Front Streets, […]

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Sounds on Centre

Sounds on Centre is back! This is a FREE concert!!! Join your friends and neighbors for some dancing in the streets. Held on Centre Street, between 2nd and front, there […]

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Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Parade

Come out to downtown Fernandina Beach as the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival parade kicks off the 59th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival celebrating “Peace, Love and Shrimping […]

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