Bring your walking shoes and enjoy an evening in beautiful downtown Jacksonville as you join hundreds of participants in our monthly self-guided Art Walk! With over 40 downtown venues – most within a 6 block radius participating, there is something for everyone. Feel the energy as you view the creative talent of Jacksonville artists. You’ll also listen to live music, enjoy free food & drink samples, and you can even get your portrait drawn by a caricature artist. Pick up your map at Art Walk Headquarters and get ready for a fun evening out!
Downtown Jacksonville, North Bank, Headquarters at 100 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 634-0303
Archives for September 2008
Greek Festival in St. Augustine, Florida
The Annual Greek Festival hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, St. Augustine, FL will be held October 10th-12th at the Special Events Field on Castillo Dr. downtown St. Augustine adjacent to the Visitor’s Center. The festival offers visitors a chance to enter a virtual Greek village with all its sights and sounds. Enjoy traditional Greek foods and beverages like mouth watering spanakopita or baklava. The classic sound of the bouzouki will have you tapping your toes and your eyes will feast on the vibrant colors of the costumed Greek dancers.
Festival hours are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 12 pm. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is only $2.00 for adults and free for those 16 and under. For more information call 904-829-0504 or visit www.stauggreekfest.com.
Beaufort Shrimp Festival – South Carolina
The Beaufort Shrimp Festival is set for October 3-4, 2008 in historic downtown Beaufort. Plenty of shrimp will make this 14th annual event unforgettable.
The event opens with a free concert in the park Friday evening and includes a run and walk Saturday morning. Then the festival continues with free music, entertainment for kids, peeling contests and plenty of shrimp to eat. Enjoy local recipes and tastings from a dozen restaurants. Limited non-shrimp alternative foods are available.
Registration forms for the 5K Run, the Walk through History and the Popcorn Shrimp Run are available for download by clicking here. Advance registration is required. For race information, please email shrimp@beaufortsc.org.
For more information about visiting: 843-986-5400, ext. 31 or email shrimp@beaufortsc.org.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market – Charleston, SC
Every Tuesday 3:00 p.m. till dark at Moultrie Middle School on Coleman Blvd. The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market offers vegetables, fruits, seafood, flowers, plants, baked goods, canned goods, fresh cooked meals and snacks. Free Admission! Free Parking!
Moultrie Middle School Grounds, Coleman Boulevard
843-884-8517
http://www.townofmountpleasant.com/index.cfm?section=11&page=6
The Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens in Charleston
Every year this popular tour returns to Charleston, South Carolina, and brings lots of visitors to the city.
And no wonder – the tours gives you an exclusive look at some of the most beautiful homes and gardens in Charleston.
Read more about the Tour of Homes and Gardens in Charleston here.