Bring the whole family to celebrate this festive tribute to the arrival of the first colony of Greeks in North America. Hundreds of Greeks came with Minorcans and Corsicans with Andrew Turnbull, registering on June 26, 1768 with the governor of the East Florida Province, colonizing what would be known as the New Smyrna Colony. St Photios Shrine serves as a memorial to those Greek colonists by witnessing the Orthodox Faith and promoting the Hellenic culture.
St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, 41 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Admission: Free. Call 904.829.8205 for more information about the event.
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Golden Dragon Acrobats – Cirque d’Or – St. Augustine, Fl
Bring the family for one of three shows of this spectacular performance at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds. Cirque D’or is recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. Through the combination of award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques they present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
St. Johns County Fairgrounds – 7 miles west of I-95 (exit 311) on SR 207
Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children
Historic Weapons Firing Demonstration – St. Augustine,Florida
Take the National Park Service’s ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas – the 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons at the fort. Admission is free. Fort Matanzas National Monument is located on A1A at the south end of Anastasia Island approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Free. Call 904.471.0116 for more information, or click here to visit the website.
Drake’s Raid – St. Augustine, Florida
Relive history as the English corsair, Sir Francis Drake, and his raiders return to St. Augustine in an authentic re-creation of the 1586 sack of the city. Open to the public, the raiders’ camp at the Fountain of Youth Park features displays of the arms and armor, craft skills, and lifestyles of the period explained by costumed interpreters. In the late afternoon, Drake and his followers will descend on the city’s historic district. Early evening will witness the English attack on the town, the Spanish residents’ defense, with pike and musket skirmishes, and the simulated destruction of the town by the invaders.
Fountain of Youth, 11 Magnolia Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
This is a Free event!
Call 904.829.9797 for more information, or click here to visit the website
Anastasia State Park’s Annual Beach Bash – St Augustine, Fl
Enjoy a day of sand castle building, scavenger hunts, nature walks, and other fun family activities. Beach Bash celebrates the beginning of summer with numerous activities and fun. Sand castles must be all-natural in keeping with the park setting. Prizes will be awarded!
Anastasia State Park. Call 904.461.2033 for more information.
This event takes place in the park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 7th.
Admission: $5 per vehicle, $1 for pedestrians and bicyclists