The Fort Clinch State Park Holiday Encampment is a gathering of re-enactors decorating the fort for Christmas. Volunteers in Civil War era costume place boughs of fresh greenery on the mantles of every room in the fort, put up and decorate a period Christmas tree, and portray daily life as it was in 1864. The ladies string berries and popcorn to decorate the tree, fires are burning in the fireplaces and soldiers answer questions about what it is like to be stationed at Fort Clinch. For details call (904) 277-7274.
9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday 12/6
9:00am to 12:00pm on Sunday 12/7
Annual Holiday Light Celebration – Amelia Island, FL
Let the holiday season begin as we light up the resort with thousands of twinkling white lights. Join us at The Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation for an enjoyable evening filled with live entertainment, complimentary hot chocolate, apple cider, cookies, and horse & carriage rides. Don’t forget to take your picture with Santa! All events subject to change. Please contact the Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation at (904) 432-2202 or www.aipfl.com for more information.
Pastry Demonstration – Amelia Island, FL
Join us at Marché Burette to sample a delicious holiday favorite from award winning Pastry Chef Jeff Barnes’ and take home special tips and a recipe for making your own delicious creation! All events subject to change. Please contact the Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation at (904) 432-2202 or www.aipfl.com for more information.
Cooper’s Ice Cream Social – Amelia Island, FL
Bring the whole family over to the back porch of Marché Burette and enjoy a delicious ice cream cone from Cooper’s Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts. Complimentary. All events subject to change. Please contact the Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation at (904) 432-2202 or www.aipfl.com for more information.
Fernandina Beach Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
The 1st Annual Fernandina Beach Lighted Christmas Boat Parade will be held on Saturday evening, December 13, 2008 at the Water Front Marina at the foot of Centre and Ash Streets in downtown Fernandina Beach. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., spectators are invited to bring their chairs to view the lighted parade from along the beautiful waterfront walkway. All boats will be decorated with lights in a Christmas/Holiday theme. Applications will be available online at www.downtownfernandina.com after October 1, 2008. The 1st Annual Fernandina Beach Lighted Christmas Boat Parade is hosted by the Historic Fernandina Business Association. For more information, contact Sandy Price, event coordinator, at 904-206-0756 or by email at slprice@bellsouth.net .