Bring in the New Year with a bang! Enjoy the show launched from the Tybee Pier a the stroke of midnight. Tybee Island Pier. Call 912-786-5444 for more information or visit www.tybeevisit.com
The Farmer’s Market – St Augustine Beach, Florida
Enjoy shopping at the Farmers Market located at the ocean-side St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. The Farmers’ Market features selections of fresh produce and green houseplants. Rain or shine.
Every Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
St. Johns County Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
904.347.8007
Beach Blast Off 2008 – St Augustine, Florida
Kick off the new year at St. Augustine Beach! Start the celebration with a great meal. Many of St. Augustine’s favorite restaurants serve up chili for tasting at the Fire and Ice Chili Cook-off from 3 to 7 p.m. You can also enjoy the icy art of professional ice sculptor, Mike Riesmeyer. Then it’s time for the highlight of the evening, the Fireworks begin at 7 p.m. You will have the best view in town from the beach. There is no better way to welcome the New Year! Admission is free. The Beach Blast takes place at St. Johns County Fishing Pier and Pavilion, A1A South in St. Augustine Beach.
St Augustine Beach Surf Illumination – St Augustine, Florida
Light up your evening when the Surf Illumination complements the seasonal lighting of A1A Beach Boulevard on St. Augustine Beach. The event includes the ceremonial lighting of the seasonal tree by the Mayor. Food and beverages are offered by local restaurants and many local arts and crafts vendors provide convenient shopping for the holiday season. Santa, musical performers and traditional carolers make it fun for all. This season’s lighting will be expanded to illuminate four buildings and most of the trees at Pier Park, creating St. Augustine Beach’s winter wonderland.
For more information, please call 904.471.1686 or visit www.staugbchcivicassoc.com
Holiday Regatta of Lights – St Augustine, Florida
The HOLIDAY REGATTA of LIGHTS is a spectacular and colorful parade of boats held on the St. Augustine bay front just north of the Bridge of Lions. This is a parade of boats ranging from 15 to 85 feet in length – sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and many other vessels aglitter with brilliant lighted displays ranging from patriotic to whimsical. Awards will be made for the best theme, most colorful, best in class, and best overall.
This event reflects the maritime roots of the “Oldest City” and is in keeping with St. Augustine’s historical seaborne image and rich nautical heritage. Beginning at 6 p.m., the boats will light up Matanzas Bay between the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos. The Regatta of Lights is sponsored by the St. Augustine Yacht Club.