The Isle of Eight Flags shrimp festival in Fernandina, Amelia Island, Florida, Â draws a huge crowd every year, but the festivities kick off early with a fun and festive parade. Here you’ll see all kinds of floats and costumes,from dancing shrimp, to dancers, live bands, music, soldiers and of course the always popular pirates. This time they even managed to scare our camera man. Check out this video and you’ll understand what I’m talking about.
(Click here to read our previous post about the Fernandina Shrimp Festival)
Opening of the Beaches – Jacksonville Beach, Fl
Summer is almost here – the weather is beautiful and it’s a perfect weekend to head for the beach. Every year Jacksonville Beach celebrates the arrival of summer with a big party – The Opening of the Beaches. There’s a sandcastle contest on Saturday April 24th and of course a parade at 2 p.m on Sunday April 25th.
Butterfly Festival 2010 – Jacksonville, Fl
At the Butterfly Festival you will experience a close encounter with 1000 of the gossamer-winged creatures. The festival takes place at Treehill Nature Center on April 24, 2010, from noon to 5:00 p.m. and culminates with nature’s fireworks – a live native butterfly release. This is something you don’t want to miss.
If you ever thought about starting your own Butterfly garden, come to the festival to find out more. You can visit the butterfly exhibit and there’s lots of activities for children, live music, vendors, and much more.
There’s also Art in the Park where local artists showcase their art. In the Get Back to Nature area you can meet experts from local nurseries who can tell you all you need to know about native plants and herbs. You can also shop at the Monarch Mall for everything from plants to jewelry and much, much more.
Thousands of visitors come to the popular butterfly festival. So plan on getting here early, and staying all day. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for seniors/military and $2 for children. Click here for a $1.00 off coupon
The proceeds goes to support Treehill Nature Center.
Watch our video from last year’s event – and below it the Tour of Treehill Nature Center!
Watch the Tour of Treehill Nature Center!
Episode with Joe
I’m always on the lookout for fun things to do on the coast from South Carolina, Georgia to Northeast Florida. Every week I’ll show my findings to you – sometimes you’ll agree, and sometimes I’m sure you’ll disagree with my choice.
If so, make sure to let me know – and don’t hesitate to submit your suggestions for things we should showcase in one of our upcoming episodes – send me an email to joe@coastalcompanion.com.
I’d also appreciate your comments below! Thanks!
Black Maria Film and Video Festival 2010 – Savannah, GA
SCAD hosts 29th annual Black Maria Film and Video Festival
The Savannah College of Art and Design will host the 29th annual Black Maria Film and Video Festival Friday, March 5, at 8 p.m. at Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Admission is $5 for the general public and free with a valid SCAD ID.
The Black Maria Film and Video Festival, started in 1981, is known for its annual roster of bold contemporary works by award-winning independent film- and video-makers that give insight to the human condition, political, social and environmental issues, and aesthetic investigations. It is a traveling showcase that circulates nationwide to more than 50 host institutions. Each location shows a different selection of work, with the Savannah films selected by faculty from SCAD’s film and television department.
“The Black Maria festival continues to provoke and challenge our concept of cinema,†said Michael Chaney, SCAD professor of film and television. “I’m always inspired by these short innovative works of exceptional filmmaking, and there’s always something for everyone.”
SCAD has hosted the festival annually since 1999, screening work by luminaries such as Leighton Pierce, Emily Hubley and Stan Brackhage.
The Black Maria Film and Video Festival’s mission is to advocate, exhibit and reward cutting-edge work from independent film- and video-makers. It is also an opportunity to view exciting and engaging work from both emerging and established filmmakers from around the world.
For more information on the festival, visit the Web site at www.blackmariafilmfestival.org.
