Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Fort Clinch State Park at 7:00 p.m. as we salute veterans of the Armed Forces with a timeline review of the American Soldier (1776-2004). Admission to the event is one canned food item per person, which will be donated to need families for Thanksgiving. This event is sponsored by Fort Clinch State Park and The Friends of Fort Clinch. For more information, call (904) 277-7274.
Centre Street Merchants Annual Pajama Party & Sale – Fernandina, Fl
Kick off the holiday shopping season donning your favorite pajamas and bunny slippers. Merchants in downtown Fernandina Beach will have juice, coffee and pastries, along with great deals and discounts. Gift certificates are awarded to top three “best-dressed” shoppers. The event is held 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, call (904) 261-3248.
2007 Beaujolais Nouveau – Amelia Island, Florida
Continuing an enduring tradition, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island will celebrate the arrival of the 2007 Beaujolais Nouveau with a lavish fete on November 15th at 5 p.m. In the years since the annual event began, the resort has staged the wine’s arrival by parachute and pirate ship. In a new twist, this fall the Beaujolais Nouveau will debut alongside a lineup of all new 2008 Mercedes Benz automobiles.
Amelia Island Art Festival – Fernandina, Florida
On Veteran’s Day weekend, November 10th and 11th, 2007 downtown Fernandina Beach will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery. All day Saturday and Sunday, over 150 artists from across the nation will gather for the 1st Annual Amelia Island Art Festival. The fine art on display will include a broad spectrum of media: copper scultpures, 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. For more information visit www.jandcoevents.com
6th Annual Charity Oktoberfest – St. Augustine, Florida
Rev up your fall at the Annual Charity Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at the World Golf Village. See more than 100 European automobiles, motorcycles and racecars from national and local car clubs as well as private investment collections. The show takes place along the World Golf Hall of Fame’s Walk of Champions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to the auto classics on display, there will be plenty of European-style food and an Umpah band. Oktoberfest is free and open to the public.
World Golf Hall of Fame’s Walk of Champions, I-95 at Exit 323
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Call 904.390.3200 for more information.