FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Located just off the coast of ordinary, this Southern jewel is eventful for everyone, year-round.

All year long, Amelia Island offers family-friendly events and festivals that celebrate the island's colorful past and present. With the onset of the pandemic, some events may be postponed or reimagined. See specific events for details.

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

January

Ring in the new year on beautiful Amelia Island while enjoying championship-level football. The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl is an opportunity to pair game day excitement with island enchantment.

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Amelia Island Restaurant Week

January

Try a selection of Amelia Island's irresistible, award-winning restaurants with special events and prix fixe menus at $12 for lunch and $21, $31 or $41 for dinner during the 13th Annual Restaurant Week

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Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival

January-April

World-famous virtuosos and premier musicians take the stage or virtually perform for an exquisite chamber music experience.

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2nd Saturday Artrageous Artwalk

January-December

On the second Saturday of each month, participating galleries host art events and open houses during the 2nd Saturday Artrageous Artwalk to showcase their resident artists.

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Amelia Island Book Festival

February

In 2021, the AIBF is planning virtual programs hosted by renowned authors as an alternative to our 2021 Book Festival to continue to celebrate the joy of reading and writing the written word.

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Sounds on Centre

May-October

Sing and dance to the beat with free outdoor concerts held on the first Friday of every month. Classic rock, blues, oldies and more fill the waterfront area in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach.

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Amelia Concours Week

May

Moved from March in 2021 and one of the rites of spring for true car lovers, this annual celebration is headlined by the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and includes events and auctions for the true “aficionauto!”

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Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

Cancelled for 2021

This signature May event features live music, a family fun zone, arts and crafts and dozens of shrimp dishes caught right off our coast. You may even run into a pirate or two! Check back for more information about a fall event in 2021.

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Fish to Fork

May

Omni Amelia Island Resort will host its annual Fish to Fork in 2022 (dates TBA). Fish to Fork offers an unmatched foodie experience, featuring dock-to-dish specialties and a live-event showdown among chefs from around the world.

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Wild Amelia Nature Festival

May 14 - 16, 2021

Celebrating the wild and beautiful side of Amelia Island, this free festival offers events, nature tours and more designed to showcase the local environment and the special creatures that call the island home.

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Amelia Island Jazz Festival

October

Cool cats and music-lovers are treated to an incredible celebration of the all-American musical genre of jazz, including dance nights, wine tastings and Sunday jazz brunch!

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Florida vs. Georgia Weekend

October

Don’t miss one of the Southeast’s biggest football traditions as the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators battle for bragging rights on the border. Enjoy a full weekend of activities to plan around the big game.

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Pétanque Amelia Island Open

November

The Pétanque Amelia Island Open is the largest Pétanque event in America, drawing players from all over the globe to compete for the honor of being the Pétanque champion in the beautiful Fernandina Harbor.

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Dickens on Centre

December

Join us December 9 - 12, 2021 for our traditional Dickens on Centre street festival! Check back for details on the holiday plans that promise to be jolly and bright with safe celebrations of lights, food and cheer in 2021.

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Holiday Home Tour

December

Brought to you by the Amelia Island Museum of History, the annual Holiday Home Tour will showcase beautiful houses in Fernandina Beach decked out in their finest for the season. Dates and details to follow.

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Downtown Shopping

Browse Amelia Island’s shops and boutiques for seasonal treasures like handpicked collectibles, exquisite jewelry and top-labeled apparel.

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Seasonal Flavors on the Island

Discover the seasonal flavors of Amelia Island with an authentic culinary scene full of farm-fresh eateries and world-class resort dining.

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Outdoor Recreation

Get outside and explore the wonders of nature and the sea through a variety of fun excursions on and around the island.

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Located just off the coast of northeast Florida, Amelia Island is easy to reach, but hard to forget. With 13 miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, and pristine waters, this barrier island has long been a beloved destination for visitors and residents alike.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Located just off the coast of ordinary, this Southern jewel is eventful for everyone, year-round.

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All year long, Amelia Island offers family-friendly events and festivals that celebrate the island's colorful past and present. With the onset of the pandemic, some events may be postponed or reimagined. See specific events for details.

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Amelia Island Restaurant Week

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival

2nd Saturday Artrageous Artwalk

Amelia Island Book Festival

Sounds on Centre

Amelia Concours Week

Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

Fish to Fork

Wild Amelia Nature Festival

Amelia Island Jazz Festival

Florida vs. Georgia Weekend

Pétanque Amelia Island Open

Dickens on Centre

Holiday Home Tour

DISCOVER MORE

Downtown Shopping

Seasonal Flavors on the Island

Outdoor Recreation

Located just off the coast of northeast Florida, Amelia Island is easy to reach, but hard to forget. With 13 miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, and pristine waters, this barrier island has long been a beloved destination for visitors and residents alike.

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