Take the National Park Service’s ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas – the 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons at the fort.
Location: Fort Matanzas National Monument
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
904.471.0116
13th Annual Gamble Rogers Festival – St Augustine, Florida
Join the happy crowds at this annual three-day celebration of the music, stories and dance that made Gamble Rogers famous. There will be six stages of continuous music with performances with a special Saturday night performance. Friday night admission is $25 and includes a free fish dinner. An all-day and night Saturday pass is $40. A day-only Saturday pass (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is $25 and a Saturday evening pass is $25. Admission for Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is $25. A full weekend pass is $60 in advance and $75 at the door. Children under 12 are free with a paid adult (excluding Saturday night’s performance, when admission for children is $10).
Location: St. Johns County Fairgrounds
Directions: 7 miles west on I-95St Johns Fair Grounds, State Road 207, St. Augustine, FL 32033
904.208.5210
paul@gamblefest.com
www.gamblefest.com
Concerts in the Plaza – St Augustine, Florida
Bring your chair and enjoy an evening concert in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitucion while enjoying the cool breezes under a canopy of live oaks as you enjoy this week’s concert featuring Moderate Chop Ensemble. The concert is from 7 to 9 p.m. and is free to the public.
Location: Plaza de la Constitucion
Directions: Downtown St. Augustine
Hours: 7 to 9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Local: 904.825.1004
Phone: 904.825.1000
www.plazaconcerts.com
‘Riding Into History’ Zooms in to World Golf Village for Ninth Year
Hundreds of vintage and custom motorcycles, as well as vendors, dealers and entertainment will be featured around the Walk of Champions at World Golf Village Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the ninth-annual “Riding Into History.â€Riding Into History, one of America’s premier motorcycle events, will return to the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla. for the ninth year on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public and admission is $10 per person. All proceeds will benefit Buddy Check 12â„¢, a partnership between Baptist Health and First Coast News to aid in the prevention and detection of breast cancer.
Moonlight Movie Series: Shrek – Jacksonville, Florida
Come to the Sea Pavilion at Jacksonville Beach for a free screening of the family movie Shrek. Shrek became an immediate classic after its release in the Summer of 2001 with the incredible voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow. Do not miss this ogre-sized adventure, great for the whole family. It was the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.Bring your lawn chair, blanket & picnic and enjoy our outdoor Moonlight Movie event series at the Beach! Friday Nights at 9:00 pm. Visit Jacksonville Beach website for more information.