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Jazz at the Palace – Fernandina, Florida

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This is a Preview Benefit Concert at the Historic Palace Saloon, 117 Centre Stree, Fernandina Beach for the Amelia Island Jazz Festival coming up this fall. The concert features the Dynamic Les DeMerle Band with Bonnie Eisele, Vocals and special guest
Plus the official Unveiling of the 2008 Amelia Island Jazz Festival Poster by Keth Gold and the presentation of the exciting new 2008 Amelia island Jazz Festival Video. Tickets: $25 (Cash Bar Available)

Complimentary Carriage Rides by Amelia Island Carriages for Ticket holders Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
for more information, visit www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com

The First Annual Songwriter Festival in Amelia Island, Florida

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SONGWRITER FESTIVAL SLATED FOR AUGUST 27-31 IN FLORIDA

The First Annual Amelia Island Songwriter Festival will drop anchor in Fernandina Beach, Florida, August 27-31. The BMI-sponsored event offers a unique combination of workshops, showcasing and networking opportunities for aspiring songwriters of all levels. Established Nashville hitmakers will also attend, performing their smashes at evening showcases on the island and offering invaluable insight during daily seminars led by songwriter and author Jason Blume. Numerous songwriting contests will also be staged with cash awards for first second and third places; the Grand Event held the final day of the festival will pit the winners of individual contests against each other for Song and Songwriter of the Year bragging rights, along with respective $1,000 prizes.
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12th Annual 8 Flags Car Show – Amelia Island, Florida

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Presented by Amelia Cruizers, the 12th Annual 8 Flags Car show is a fun, free event attracts car collectors who park their restored beauties on Centre Street in Fernandina. For more information, call (904) 491-5975 or visit www.ameliacruizers.org.

Amelia Island’s Fall Arts Festival – Florida

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Downtown Fernandina Beach will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery. All day Saturday and Sunday, more than 125 artists from across the nation will gather for the 2nd Annual Amelia Island Art Festival. The fine art on display will include a broad spectrum of media: copper sculptures, handcrafted fine jewelry, functional and decorative pottery, original paintings, photography and more. Join us for a celebration of art and enterprise on the storied streets of Fernandina Beach. [Read more…]

Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Association Fall Decorating Tour – Fernandina, Florida

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Draw inspiration for holiday table decorating from seven unique inns. From fall-themed table settings to pumpkins on the porches, you’ll get an inside look at the best autumn has to offer. Held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets for the tours are $20/each and will be available beginning at any of the seven inns and the Chamber of Commerce Gateway Office. For more information, visit www.ameliaislandinns.com.