Restaurant Week returns to Amelia Island, Florida
With an irresistible mix of eclectic dining experiences, Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island is pleased to announce its second annual Restaurant Week. The new program which runs January 24 through 31, 2010, will offer area residents and visitors a fixed menu, including three courses and a beverage, for only $19 or $29. Additionally, diners may enter [...]
Gingerbread Pirate Ship is the most unusual gingerbread house!
The gingerbread pirate ship created by the wonderful staff at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, Florida beats the most unusual gingerbread houses I have seen. I had an opportunity to speak to the creators and get some insight into how it is made.
French Flair in Fernandina – Florida Pétanque America Open
Amelia Island is the only community in the United States to have experienced life under eight different flags, and the first flag was the French. This month Fernandina turns French again when 2009 Pétanque America Open comes to town.
Close to 200 players will be playing pétanque, (pron. „pay-tonk’) the French cousin of horseshoes and “bocce” [...]
Is Fernadina Farmers Market the third in the US?
Forget voting for your favorite “American Idol”, or Americas most popular dancer in “So You Think You Can Dance”, now there’s a more important question on the world wide web — where is the most popular Farmers Market in the country?
This popularity contest is sponsored by Care2.com and Local Harvest. Over the weekend, Fernandina Farmers [...]
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival 2009
Each year, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival invites internationally acclaimed talent and the finest musicians from the Southeast to Amelia Island, Florida. Performances are held at a variety of venues in Fernandina Beach during a two week period from May 21 – June 14, 2009.
The Festival includes a wide range of musical tastes, including: [...]
Shrimp Festival – Fernandina, Amelia Island
Fernandina has one of the best shrimp festivals on the coast. This year it’s the 46th Anniversary and it is said that this year’s event will be even bigger and better.
Fernandina Shrimp Festival is held the first weekend in May in the Historic downtown Centre Street business district in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Florida.
But [...]
Sounds on Centre Season Returns to Fernandina, Amelia Island
Spring is in the air and a sure sign of warmer weather is that the concert series Sounds on Centre returns to downtown Fernandina. The 2009 season kicks off in March and the free concert series will continue until October – except in the month of May.
The concerts are free, so come and hang out [...]
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 [...]
The Amelia Island Pirate Run
The morning was cold, very cold, but as soon as the sun came up, the weather was perfect for running. The Pirate Run 5K and 10K takes place in Fernandina every year and is organized by the Amelia Island Runners.
This year the new race headquarters was located at St. Peter’s Church. This is a [...]
Restaurant Week on Amelia Island
We recently received this great tip from Amelia Island. If you’ve been thinking about taking out the family or friends for a nice dinner after the holidays, Restaurant Week in Amelia is going to be a great time to try out some new places on the island. And Amelia Island has an excellent selection of [...]
Holiday Events on Amelia Island
Celebrate the holiday season on Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach, Florida. Besides taking relaxing strolls on the beach, visit the quaint little historic town Fernandina Beach. There are lots of events happening in December, here are just a few.
December 6-7, 13-14, & 20-21, 2008
Story Book Tea Party
Throughout the month of December, jolly old St. [...]
