Amelia Island

The Juilliard String Quartet
2024-04-14 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
With unparalleled artistry and enduring vigor, the Juilliard String Quartet continues to inspire audiences around the world. Founded in 1946 and hailed by The Boston Globe as “the most important American quartet in history,” the ensemble draws on a deep and vital engagement to the classics, while embracing the mission of championing new works, a vibrant combination of the familiar and the daring.

Earth Day Turtle Fest
2024-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Main Beach Park, 32 N Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Beach Junki invites you to the Earth Day Turtle Fest at Main Beach Park! Come shellabrate Mother Earth and the annual arrival of Sea Turtles!
This family friendly event is free and will have conservation exhibits, a Kids Korner with educational activities, local live music, food trucks and a Vendor Village. Our goal is to inspire the community while raising awareness to the threats to sea turtles and our environment.

Amelia Island Dance Series: Swing into Spring
2024-04-21 16:00 - 18:30 | Sadler Ranch, 869 Sadler Rd., Suite 2, Amelia Island, FL, 32034, United States
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 dance floors in the area.
Full bar conveniently located inside the venue with The Loop Pizza & Grill right next door. A variety of ticketing options are available online including reserved tables & local business sponsorships.• April 21st: Swing into Spring• June 16th: Havana Nights• August 18th: Dancing through the Decades (Variety band)• October 20th: Masquerade Ball

American Swine & Wine Tasting Tour
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Amelia River Cruises and Charters, 1 North Front Street, Suite 3, Fernandina Beach, 32034, United States
Our Tapas and Tasting Tour series continues with Chef Bobby from New South Catering on Amelia Island. Enjoy passed crunchy crostini with a sensational pimento cheese and topped with a hand-crafted tomato bacon jam.
As the boat cruises past Fernandina’s shrimp boats, Egan’s Creek, Old Town, and Fort Clinch, you will be thrilled in delight as we look for dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, and the wild horses of Georgia’s Cumberland Island.
Live music sets the tone for a low and slow oak-smoked Beeler’s Red Duroc pork shoulder, pulled and piled high on a bun, with fresh slaw and dill pickles. This will be accompanied with potato salad and Southern style baked beans.
While your palate is treated to a beautiful pairing with different varietals of Zinfandel, the sun will set against the tree lined horizon over the shimmering waters of the Amelia River.
Expertise by New South Catering

CelloBration! with Zuill Bailey
2024-04-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey leads a crack ensemble of 7 cellists in a celebration of the life and work of Christopher Rex, beloved Founder of AICMF. A special transcription of Tchaikovsky’s brilliant “Rococo Variations” is featured.

Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Parade
2024-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Fernandina Beach, S.3rd St. between Centre St. and Ash St., Fernandina Beach, 32034, United States
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 – a salute to Shrimping in the 60s!”.
This event is rain or shine and sure to be a great time for everyone!

Sounds on Centre Shrimp Fest Edition
2024-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Fernandina Beach, S.3rd St. between Centre St. and Ash St., Fernandina Beach, 32034, United States
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, immediately following the Isle of Eight Flags’ Shrimp Festival’s Pirate Parade that kicks-off this three-day festival!
Bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for this family-friendly event featuring entertainment by “The Usual Suspects”. There will be branded merch for sale, face painting for the young at heart, as well as prizes, popcorn, and pirates! Interested in joining the great group of volunteers? Inquire at the show.

Amelia Island Air Fair
2024-05-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, 680 Airport Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
A-Cent Aviation’s 3rd Annual Amelia Island Air Fair.
Join us for family fun, education, food, vendors, fun giveaways, flights, and more!

Espanol Maridajes de Tapas
2024-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Amelia River Cruises and Charters, 1 North Front Street, Suite 3, Fernandina Beach, 32034, United States
Get ready to sail with two wine samples, one red and one white, as well as a delicious appetizer bite by Luxe Picnics by Les, LLC, once you are onboard. Les is a renowned chef for her beautiful grazing boxes that are carefully curated for the experience at hand, and this night we are traveling to Europe for a taste of Spain.
With live music, whispering winds, and the area’s abundant wildlife, you will be treated to the natural beauty that creates the western shorelines of Amelia and Cumberland Islands. As the cruise makes way and darkness begins to swell, you will be invited to select your Luxe Grazing Box to explore the spiced, smokey, and nutty – flavor layers and textures – personally chosen by Les.
Sharing the evening as your host is the Amelia Island Wine Company, and they have selected pairings to evoke the essence of Spain when partnered with the fine accompaniments joining the tasteful Spanish charcuterie and cheeses.
May 9, 2024, departing at 6:30 PM, Tickets are $150.00.
Expertise by Luxe Picnics by Les, LLC

Fish to Fork
2024-05-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, 39 Beach Lagoon Road, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Omni Amelia Island Resort will host its 8th Annual Fish to Fork May 9-12, 2024. With sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful tree canopies as a backdrop, the weekend will offer an unmatched foodie experience, with true dock-to-dish specialties in a fun and interactive atmosphere. The resort will welcome renowned chefs from around the country to showcase their fishing and culinary skills, leading up to a final chef showdown on Saturday night with a live vote from event guests!Main Event | 6 – 9:30 p.m. | Magnolia LawnChefs compete in individual and group challenges live as event guests sample their dishes and vote for their favorites. Saturday Night’s Main Event will include live music and open bar. The Main Event is included as part of the Fish to Fork VIP, Weekend and Main Event Package experience. Main Event tickets will also be available for individual purchase.

The Odd Couple (Play)
2024-05-09 19:30 - 22:30 | Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
The Odd Couple is a comedy about a pair of divorced roommates who are complete opposites in their habits and lifestyles. Oscar Madison is a New York sportswriter who revels in his slobbishness. Oscar resides in an eight-room Riverside Drive apartment, where the entire play is set, and his life is in upheaval because his friend Felix Unger has moved in with him.
Felix is a neat-freak photographer who is obsessed with cooking gourmet meals, purifying the air, and removing every speck of dust from Oscar’s domain. Even though in personality Oscar and Felix are like oil and water, and even though they drive each other crazy, they do care about each other. Their friendship persists despite their differences.

Mother's Day Kayak Fun
2024-05-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Amelia Island Kayak Excursions, 3 S Front Street, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Got Mother’s Day Covered? Think outside the box – think kayaking with Amelia Island Kayak Excursions! Treat Mom with a family-fun activity on her special day by getting “off the beaten path” for one of our 2-hour local guided kayak tours.
Complimentary digital memory photo album. So, call us at 904.557.5307 to reserve your tour, and know you now have Mother’s Day covered in an awesome way.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Nassau County 5k
2024-05-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Fort Clinch State Park, 2601 Atlantic Avenue, Fernanadina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 18th in Fernandina Beach for this FCA race/fundraising 5K event. The race will be inside the Fort Clinch State Park, and will start and finish at the beach access point.
Proceeds from this race benefit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Out of This World Play Event
2024-05-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Villa Villekulla Toy Store, 5 S 2nd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Join our Play Experts to make your own space launcher, constellations and other fun space-themed activities.
Best for kids 6+. Caregivers, drop off and enjoy our downtown or stay and play, it’s up to you. Program is 90 minutes.

RCAI Chefs Theater Presents: Celebration of Spring Vegetables with Chef Wes
2024-05-21 10:30 - 13:30 | The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL, 32034, United States
Chef Wes presents A Celebration of Spring Vegetables, celebrating fresh vegetables and local Amelia Island ingredients.
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 matched wine and return to the set for the next dish. The final demonstration is by the pastry chefs.

Crusin’ with Flavor Fusion
2024-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Amelia River Cruises and Charters, 1 North Front Street, Suite 3, Fernandina Beach, 32034, United States
Enjoy Benvolio Prosecco while you cruise the riverways of Amelia and Cumberland Islands. Giselle Tapia expertly manipulates her guitar as you are served your first course of passed hor d’oeuvres. Trays of cold marinated shrimp, potatoes and caviar, or select cheeses with local jams and jellies from Epperson Farms float effortlessly by.
Keep an eye out for curious dolphin as you savor charcuterie skewers, tarragon chicken pinwheels, or mini crab cakes. Sip an expertly chosen Diatom Unoaked Chardonnay, while admiring Fort Clinch from the water. Moments later you find yourself scanning the Cumberland Island National Seashore for wild horses and rosette spoonbills.
A praised La Crema Pinot Noir is served, and then partnered with olive pops, duck crostini, or a mushroom tart to highlight the Earthy flavors. This cruise through nature is ignited as the sun turns to twilight, embracing you in an overwhelming sense of relaxation as the day melts away into a spectacular sunset.
The evening concludes with a final course of steak and blue cheese bites, mushroom steaks, chocolate espresso, or panna cotta that will leave you riveted with satisfaction when complimented by a bold Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve.
Expertise by: Dinner at Your Place

3rd Annual Run The Runway
2024-05-25 07:30 - 11:00 | Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, 680 Airport Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
This one-of-a-kind race is unlike any other! You will have the ability to go where few have gone before and run on active runways at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport! This race is being hosted by the Southern Timing Foundation, Inc.The 3rd Annual Run The Runway 5K will take place on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport starting at 7:30am! This one-of-a-kind race will have you starting, running & finishing on an actual runway!
There is a 25% discount for participants 17 & Under, this discount is automatically applied during registration.

Les DeMerle Spare Rib Six Dixieland Jazz Party
2024-05-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
As the first show of a 4-part Jazz Series, The dynamic Les DeMerle and his band start out in New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz, entertaining you with stories and songs of that era.
“New Orleans Jazz Party Show”
featuring the music of Louis Armstrong,
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Fats Domino and more
Starring The Les DeMerle Spare Rib Six Dixieland Jazz All-Stars:
Dr. Bill Prince-Clarinet, Sax
Jim Malmgren-Trumpet
Cameron Strine-Trombone
Doug Matthews-Keyboards
Les DeMerle-Drums & Vocals
Special Guest, Bonnie Eisele-Vocals
In addition to the website, you can also get tickets by calling (904) 601-2118.

Beethoven & Beer: Ariel Quartet
2024-05-29 17:00 - 22:00 | FL
The Ariel Quartet, winners of the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award, makes their Festival debut in an entertaining program of duos, trios, and quartets by the Master in a fun setting- the Mocama Beer Company. Enjoy a brew or other favorite beverage while the Ariel dazzle you with their virtuosity!

Robot FUN-Gineering
2024-05-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Villa Villekulla Toy Store, 5 S 2nd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Come build your own robot that runs using kinetic energy and take it home with you. Build obstacles and race them, and try out progressive challenge puzzles to get your brain going! Best for kids 6+. Caregivers, drop off or stay, it’s up to you.
Program is 60 minutes.

The World Central Kitchen Benefit
2024-05-31 17:00 - 18:30 | Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
To honor Chef José Andrés and his organization whose work is “Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope,” we are creating a meal to eat in the Courtyard or take to-go.
We’ll ask you to go through the line, just like those who WCK feed in war-torn areas of the world, for a simple meal of Reem’s Kafta Bil Bandora (beef meatballs in sauce), flatbread, and a green salad with chick peas, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
All proceeds will be donated to the World Central Kitchen. You are welcome to offer an additional donation or we’ll have details on where to send a private donation directly. We’ll also have several of the WCK cookbooks available for purchase.

Christopher Rex String Seminar
2024-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
Catch two rising star string quartets, the Festival’s Beth Newdome Fellows, featured in concert along with the distinguished Ariel Quartet, culminating with all playing Mendelsohn’s miraculous Octet for Strings together.

StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha
2024-06-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming!
StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in!
Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can’t wait to see you!

Shrimp, Swigs & BarBQ
2024-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Amelia River Cruises and Charters, 1 North Front Street, Suite 3, Fernandina Beach, 32034, United States
Join Amelia River Cruises for Southern charm at its finest with a “Southern Sophistication: Skewers, Swigs & Bar-B-Q” Cruise. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the waterways of Amelia and Cumberland Islands, this two-hour cruise promises an unforgettable evening of live music, culinary delights, playful wildlife, and scenic beauty.
As you glide along the river, you’ll be treated to a stunning sunset, casting a golden glow over the tranquil waters. The ambiance is further enhanced by the professional renderings of a live musician, creating the perfect atmosphere for a leisurely cruise, date night, special event, or just to try something new.
Indulge in a delicious Southern feast with a featured appetizer of low country skewers with shrimp, corn, and sausage. Each dish is carefully crafted to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.
To complement the meal, we’ve partnered with Jessie, a Cicerone from First Love Brewing, who has expertly paired your main course of BBQ, chips, and homemade coleslaw with a selection of beers, enhancing the flavors and elevating your dining experience. Join us for an evening of Southern hospitality, great food, and unforgettable moments on the water.
Culinary expertise by The Brunch Box

Shrimping Eco Tour
2024-06-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Amelia River Cruises and Charters, 1 North Front Street, Suite 3, Fernandina Beach, 32034, United States
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 commercial shrimp industry today and part of the reason Fernandina Beach is known as the “Birthplace of the Modern Shrimping Industry”. Deploying and retrieving the net is part of the hands-on experience. The catch will then be displayed in an on-board aquarium and each of the creatures will be identified and released back into the wild. We continue to explore the backwaters and tidal creeks that make up this estuary before returning to historic Fernandina Beach.

Mindfulness & Meditation
2024-06-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
Valerie Brandt leads us in a FREE session of Yoga Nidra followed by the soothing sounds of her “singing crystal bowls.”
If you haven’t tried it, but you’ve been feeling the need for calm and peace in your life, please join us! Yoga Nidra is a meditation and conscious relaxation practice intended to induce total physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.
There’s enough room upstairs to allow us to maintain safe distances, whether seated upright or stretched out on the carpet. Bring a mat if you’d like to stretch out on the carpet and a sweater or blanket, too.
No RSVP required. Just come on in and start relaxing.

Tea & Tales
2024-06-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
Join us for a delightful afternoon tea with captivating readings by actor Ron Kurtz on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month!
Indulge in a scrumptious selection of sweet and savory treats crafted by the Story & Song bistro, perfectly paired with enchanting stories.

Sounds on Centre
2024-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Fernandina Beach, S.3rd St. between Centre St. and Ash St., Fernandina Beach, 32034, United States
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 historic downtown Fernandina Beach.
This event is designed for families to enjoy together, bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for some good old-fashioned FUN!
There will be prize drawings, face paintings, freshly popped popcorn, and Pirates galore!

Sofia Talvik - An Evening of Story & Song
2024-06-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
Dive into the enchanting world of Swedish singer/songwriter Sofia Talvik, the North Sea siren whose spellbinding voice masterfully blends sparkle and melancholy.
Her original music, infused with Nordic flavors and an Americana twist, promises to captivate your heart and soul.

RCAI Chefs Theater Presents: Amelia Island Barbeque with Chef Garrett
2024-06-11 10:30 - 13:30 | The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL, 32034, United States
Chef Garrett presents Amelia Island Barbeque, incorporating local seafood in traditional barbecue styles.
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 matched wine and return to the set for the next dish. The final demonstration is by the pastry chefs.
