Fun things to do in Jacksonville, Florida – April 2012
April is the perfect time for outdoor festivals, and this month there is no shortage of fun things to do in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Beer WeekApril 2 – 7, 2012 Lots of different events around town from smaller tastings to a pub crawl on April 6th. The week culminates with a grand tasting on Saturday, April 7th.Read [...]
Charleston, SC – January 2011 Events
Need new ideas for the new year? The holidays are finally over, and it’s time to make plans for what to do for the month of January with your family and friends. As usual, there is always a lot going on in South Carolina, especially when it comes to food events and festivals. First Friday [...]
St Augustine Nautical Festival and Boat Show
This exciting two-day event will feature new and used boats, vintage boats and all things nautical. The festival will be held at St. Augustine’s Francis Field located directly west of the Historic Downtown Parking 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday May 29, 2010 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday May 30, 2010. [...]
Jacksonville International Boat Show 2010
Come to the International Boat Show in Metropolitan Park, April 16 – 18, 2010, to check out the latest in boating, see the latest yachts, and exciting nautical gear. Participate in one of the many fishing clinics or seminars. Don’t forget to register for a chance to win a 7-day, all-expense paid trip to Costa [...]
East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival 2010, South Carolina
One of the premier paddlesport events on the Atlantic Coast, the festival will be held at James Island County Park on April 16-18, 2010. Here you can find everything you need to know about canoeing and kayaking at the 20th Annual East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival (ECCKF). Every year paddlers, instructors and equipment manufacturers are [...]
Blessing of the Fleet Downtown Jacksonville
Have your boat blessed in time for the beginning of the season. On Saturday, March 27, 2010, the event “The Blessing of the Fleet” takes place in downtown Jacksonville. Watch the boats parade by! The event starts at 2 p.m at the Hogan Street Gazebo, North Riverbank, Jacksonville. If you want to register your boat [...]
Holiday Regatta of Lights 2009 – St Augustine, Fl
Come to St Augustine, Florida on Saturday December 12, 2009, to see the Regatta of Lights – a holiday parade of boats. The boat parade consists of boats 15 to 85 feet in length – sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and more – all festively decorated with glittering lighted displays ranging from Christmas, to patriotic or [...]
Christmas Tree Lighting and Boat Parade – Savannah, GA
The city of Savannah welcomes the holiday season with a boat parade on Saturday November 28th, 2009. The Savannah River will be filled with lighted boats, holiday decorated boats and more boats! Get into the holiday spirit and come and look for the best lit vessel and pick your favorite. The beautiful parade navigates up [...]
Jacksonville Light Parade 2009
The St. Johns River sparkles in holiday cheer during the Jacksonville Light Parade on November 28. Sailboats and other boats festively decorated for the holidays will parade down the river in the heart of Downtown. Boaters will light up the sails and dress up as Santas and wave to the crowds along the riverbanks. Don’t [...]
USS Klakring visiting Jacksonville
During the Sea & Sky Spectacular event in Jacksonville the USS Klakring will be visiting. USS Klakring is U.S. Navy frigate available for free guided ship tours November 7 – 12, 2009. Northbank Riverfront Tour Hours: 1-5 p.m To find out more, visit the ship’s website. For more information about Sea & Sky Spectacular in [...]
Week of Valor in Jacksonville, Florida
Week of Valor is held November 4-12, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. The week begins with the arrival of the Blue Angels on Wednesday, November 4, and ends with the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11. The Week of Valor will highlight the Sea and Sky Spectacular and Veterans Day Parade as well as ship [...]
CoastFest 2009 – Brunswick, Georgia
CoastFest is a family-oriented environmental festival where participants learn about Georgia’s coastal resources and have some fun at the same time. CoastFest 2009 takes place on Saturday October 3, 2009 from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in Brunswick, GA. Admission is free, so it’s perfect for the family! Each year more than 7,000 visitors come [...]
2009 Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival
The 5th annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival takes place October 18-25, 2009. Discover “Where Fine Art & the Bounty of The Sea Come Together,” during a week long event showcasing locally harvested seafood, Low country cuisine, area andregional artists, live music and entertainment, fishing tournament, boat tours, children’s activities, fireworks and more. The [...]
Folly Beach Fishing Pier Tournament Sept 26th, Charleston
Folly Beach Fishing Pier is said to be one of the best destinations in the Lowcountry for pier fishing. So why not make a trip out to Folly Beach and try it out for yourself? On Saturday, September 26 you can participate in the monthly Pier Tournament at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. This is [...]
Experience the Okefenokee Swamp by Kayak
Okefenokee Swamp near Waycross, Georgia, is just fascinating. The landscape itself is fascinating with the black water and the reflections of the trees in the surface. You can see birds everywhere; herons, egrets, ibis, and more depending on the time of year. You can paddled through the canals, and there are trails meandering through prairies [...]
Sun Fun Festival 2009 – Myrtle Beach, Sc
For almost 60 years, people have come to the Grand Strand for the food and the festivities at the Sun Fun Festival. This year the event includes with the Miss Sun Fun USA/Teen USA pageants, celebrity meet-and-greets, beach games, sporting events, a concert featuring Lifehouse, a kids’ fair and much more. Visit South Carolina for [...]
East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival 2009
(Charleston, SC) James Island County Park will host the 19th Annual East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival, April 17-19, 2009. One of the premier paddlesport events on the Atlantic Coast, the festival is a full-weekend immersed in the technique, hands-on experience,>history, and fun of canoeing and kayaking. Each year E.C.C.K.F. brings together paddling enthusiasts of [...]
Wild Ways Tours by Amelia River Cruises
Amelia River Cruises has set the dates for its next series of Wild Ways Tours offering tourists and locals, alike, the unique experience that has earned a nomination as Best of the Best in Boat Cruises by WJXT. Votes are now being recorded for a wide range of Jacksonville and surrounding area businesses by category. [...]
7th Annual Savannah International Boat Show
The Savannah International Boat Show returns to the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center on Hutchinson Island, March 6-8. Tickets are $8 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Boats will be displayed both inside the Convention Center as well as on the Savannah River itself. Boats include Power boats, sail boats and yachts [...]
Blessing of the Fleet 2009- Darien, Georgia
This popular event is the biggest event in McIntosh county. Every spring the Blessing of the Fleet celebrates the opening of the shrimping season. On Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28, 2009 the small town of Darien creates a party on the riverfront with food and live entertainment. The actual blessing takes place on [...]
The Charleston Boat Show to be held January 23-25, 2009
The 29th annual Charleston Boat Show will be held January 23-25, 2009 at the North Charleston Convention Center. This event is the Lowcountry’s biggest boat show and sale featuring the latest models, many offered at discount prices. The region’s leading dealers will be on-site to showcase a multitude of powerboats including: sport cruisers, motor and [...]
Regatta of Lights in St Augustine in December
ST. AUGUSTINE (Fla.) Dec. 1– The historic waters of Matanzas Bay will sparkle in the glow of a holiday regatta of boats decked out in their seasonal finery when the Regatta of Lights returns to St. Augustine on Saturday, December 13. Hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht Club, the 28th annual event will feature a [...]
28th Annual Charleston Parade of Boats
Many cities on the coast have boat parades to celebrate the holiday season, and Charleston joins this weekend. Get on board with a traditional Lowcountry holiday celebration and watch this display of lighted and festive boats proceed through the Charleston Harbor. The event culminates with a magnificent fireworks display. The parade of boats starts along [...]
Boat Parade on the Yorktown Flight Deck – Charleston, SC
Enjoy the “best seat in the house” for the Charleston Harbor Boat Parade. Patriots Point is hosting a fun-filled family night with sweets & treats, toasty beverages, Reindeer games, face painting, pictures with Santa and the Polar Express down the pier. You’ll never guess how Santa will arrive to join us on the flight deck! [...]
The Thanksgiving Dinner for Cruisers – St Marys, GA
If you are a cruiser and going south for the winter- St. Marys is a stopping place for boaters from all over the world. Each cruiser brings a covered dish, local boaters provide the turkey and ham for delicious food and fun filled Thanksgiving. This is the fifth annual Thanksgiving Celebration for boaters wanting to [...]
