Bluerunners will perform at The Frisky Mermaid at Florida House Inn on Thursday, June 12th, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. (for more info about the band visit www.bluerunners.com) [Read more…]
Farmers Market – Fernandina Beach, Fl
Visit the Farmers Market to find fresh produce, pickled seasonal vegetables, freshly baked breads and pastries, jellies, relishes and marinades, desserts as well as a wide selection of plants including orchids and other tropicals, succulents, herbs and garden flower and shrubs.
This is a fun outing for the whole family. Support your local market on Saturdays, 9am – 1pm at the corner of Centre Street & 7th Street North in downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach. There is plenty of parking available.
www.fernandinafarmersmarket.com or (904) 491-4872
Kingfish Tournament – Fernandina, Florida
Nassau Sport Fishing Association’s Kingfish Tournament of Champions
Challenging participants’ fishing prowess, one of the largest events on the Southern Kingfish Association tournament trail, the NSFA’s Tournament of Champions attracts the world’s best kingfish anglers to Amelia Island.
This year the anglers will compete for cash prizes totaling over $75,000. This three-day event includes a Saturday fish fry, awards ceremony – with free performance from The Finesse Band – and other festivities. For more details or to obtain an entry form, call (904) 607-4224 or visit www.fishnsfa.com.
Salt Cooking School – Amelia Island, Fl
The first day features a “behind the scenes” tour of the resort’s kitchens, including the pastry shop, butcher shop and garde manger kitchen, which gives the participants a glimpse into the inner workings of a 444-room resort and an understanding of the various responsibilities of the 45 member culinary team. Students then work with Chef Richard Gras and his team to prepare all the elements of a four-course luncheon, which is served family style and paired with a selection of fine wines.
Fort Clinch Union Garrison – Amelia Island, Fl
Living history interpreters recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War between the States. Activities may include powder artillery demonstrations, marching drills, as well as soldiers and civilians taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary and kitchen. For details call (904) 277-7274.