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Taste of St Augustine 2010

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Savor the unique tastes of St. Augustine during this flavorful event that showcases more than 30 area restaurant’s signature dishes. All the fun takes place at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, which will be transformed into a culinary marketplace offering the participating restaurants “signature tastes” as well as cookbooks, cooking equipment and other specialty food items.

Throughout the afternoon and evening restaurants are judged for the “best of” ‘upscale dining’, ‘ethnic tastes’, ‘family dining’, ‘desserts’, and ‘The People’s Choice Award’.

New this year is the “Race to the Taste” – A 5K run starting at Anastasia State Park and ending at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre (with an off-road course set on the park’s trails). The only 5K in St. Augustine tied to an extraordinary culinary event. Registration is $20 in advance, $25 day of.

Admission is $5 and taste tickets are $1 each with restaurants charging between 1 and 5 tickets per taste.

Saturday, Apr. 24, 2010 Noon to 8 p.m.
St Augustine Amphitheater, 350 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL
904.829.3295

Farmers Markets in St Augustine, Florida

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The best way to find fresh, local produce is to visit a farmers market. There are several in the St. Augustine area every week. Bring the whole family to the market for a day of fun at the market.

Old City Farmers Market
farmers market thumb8:30a.m. -12:30p.m. Every Saturday.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre parking lot
1340 A1A South, St. Augustine.
www.staugamphitheatre.com/farmers.php

Nocatee Farmers Marketart apples thumb
8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. Every 3rd Saturday.
Curbside off Crosswater Parkway, Nocatee (off CR210 East)
www.nocatee.com

210 Citizens Alliance Farmers Marketthanksgiving
8:00-1:00p.m.
St. Johns Creek Shopping Center
www.210ca.com

Michael W. Smith and Stephen Curtis Chapman Concert – St Augustine, FL

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Enjoy the two most popular names in contemporary Christian music when they unite for one night. Three time Platinum and Grammy Award winner Michael W. Smith will hit the stage with five-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Curtis Chapman.

This event is located at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, gates open at 6 p.m., and show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $39.50-$65.00. For more information call 904.471.1965 or visit our website at http://StAugAmphitheatre.com

Night Owl Cinema Series: Spiderman – St. Augustine, FL

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Enjoy a night with the family in the open air while watching the movie Spiderman on the big screen at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Florida’s newest outdoor arts and cultural venue. Admission to Night Owl Cinema Series is free and the show begins at 8 p.m.

This event is located at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. Admission is free! For more information call 904.471.1965 or visit our website at www.StAugAmphitheatre.com