From May 1-4, Jacksonville celebrates its cultural diversity at the World of Nations Celebration, presented by the City of Jacksonville. Metropolitan Park transforms into a multi-ethnic marketplace of cuisine, crafts and entertainment of people from throughout the world. With more than 30 countries represented, the festival provides a unique look into cultures from across the globe. Log on to www.coj.net or call (904) 630-3690 for more information.
Spring into Bloom at the Zoo – Jacksonville, Florida
If you like plants and gardening, visit the new Great Lawn and the Gardens of Trout River Plaza for Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ second annual Spring Into Bloom event on April 26 – 27! Well-known local experts will be on hand to explain how to grow, decorate, and cook with botanical and other plants. Guests can learn from speakers who are well-known for their gardening expertise, visit horticulture stations, enjoy children’s activities, and listen to live entertainment!
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens website, www.jacksonvillezoo.org, for more information.
Sandcastle Contest – Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Come to Jacksonville Beach for a sandcastle building contest on April 26, 2008
The contest takes place on the beach in front of Sea Walk Pavilion, time to be announced. For more information about the event, please visit Jacksonville Beach website.
The Players Downtown Experience – Jacksonville, Florida
Downtown Jacksonville will be alive with activity surrounding THE PLAYERS Championship, as the second annual THE PLAYERS Downtown Experience, May 7-10, takes over Downtown. The program kicks off during Art Walk on Wednesday, May 7 combining art with golf throughout participating Downtown businesses. There will be a celebration of local favorite, Mark McCumber and the 20th anniversary of his tournament win during Art Walk. Golf activities and entertainment, plus live coverage of the tournament on the Jumbotron will be available at Jacksonville Landing, the city’s official “19th hole” during the week, from May 7-9. On Saturday, May 10, experience the main program consisting of live event coverage on the Jumbotron and entertainment and golf memorabilia, interactive games and autographs from professional golfers in the courtyard beginning at 4 p.m. All events are free. More information will be available at www.jaxdowntownexperience.com and www.visitjacksonville.com
The Players Championship – Ponte Vedra, Florida
THE PLAYERS Championship is one of golf’s biggest events and it’s played annually on the coastline of Northeast Florida at the famed Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, May 5-11. The lush, green rolling hills and steep inclines offer spectacular views of each hole. The tournament begins on Monday with practice rounds. Thursday, the competition heats up as Round 1 of tournament play begins, concluding Sunday with fans gathering around the 18th hole to see who will take home the crystal trophy. Log on to www.theplayerschampionship.com/ or call (904) 273-3383 for more information.