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Sounds on Centre Shrimp Fest Edition

Thursday, Thursday, Thursday… this is a special Shrimp Festival edition of the Sounds on Centre FREE concert series. We will be dancing on Centre Street, between 2nd and Front Streets, […]

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Sounds on Centre

Sounds on Centre is back! This is a FREE concert!!! Join your friends and neighbors for some dancing in the streets. Held on Centre Street, between 2nd and front, there […]

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Celebrate Easter On Amelia Island

Enjoy gorgeous spring weather along with an array of Easter activities to keep you hopping. This most sacred holiday is celebrated with sunrise and church services, egg hunts, dining and more.

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Easter Bunny Breakfast

Children will delight in breakfast with the Easter Bunny, while indulging in a lavish buffet adorned with breakfast favorites. This delicious buffet will include a pancake station with fun toppings, […]

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Dickens on Centre

A Victorian Christmas Festival That Transforms Historic Fernandina Beach Into Victorian London!Travel back in time December 7-10, 2023 during the ninth annual Dickens on Centre festival in historic downtown Fernandina […]

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Lighted Christmas Parade

All are invited! Come enjoy the magic of the holiday season at the annual Lighted Christmas Parade, organized by America’s Youth. The parade will consist of bands, dancers, lighted floats, […]

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An Evening in December Amelia Baptist Church

An Evening in December

This Christmas, make a memory with your loved ones! An Evening in December offers a free family-friendly outdoor experience bringing the first Christmas to life.  Follow your story-telling guide and […]

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Annual Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

This year, we are combining two of your favorite holiday events for one BIG celebration! Start with our traditional Black Friday PJ Party from 8:00am-4:00pm. South 2nd Street will be […]

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Amelia Musical Playhouse It's a Wonderful Life

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Start the holiday season with this beautiful heartwarming play, running November 9-12 at Amelia Musical Playhouse. Sponsored by Villa Villekulla Toys of Amelia Island and The Spice & Tea Exchange […]

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Right Whale Festival

Right Whale Festival

The Right Whale Festival celebrates the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal water off northeast Florida and Georgia, where they give birth to and […]

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Right Whale Festival

Right Whale Festival

The Right Whale Festival celebrates the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal water off northeast Florida and Georgia, where they give birth to and […]

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Northeast Florida Fair

Held just a hop, skip and a jump away from Amelia Island in Callahan, Florida. Enjoy thrill rides, games, candied apples, cotton candy, live music, hundreds of livestock entrants, and […]

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Island Hop Craft Beer Festival

Island Hop Craft Beer Festival

On Saturday, October 7, the Island Hop Craft Beer Fest will be held at Central Park in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. Island Hop is a craft beer tasting of […]

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade

This is a family friendly community event honoring the life and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All are welcome to attend or participate in the parade which […]

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NAO Trinidad

Tickets: Adults, $15; Kids, $5; Families,$35

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Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

Always the 1st weekend of May in historic downtown Fernandina Beach! An array of activities for the entire family including: fresh seafood and shrimp dishes prepared by local non-profit and […]

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Holidays on Amelia Island

Lights, decorations, a historic downtown, and the warmth of Southern hospitality combine to make the holidays especially enchanting on Amelia Island. From the night before Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, […]

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Dickens on Centre

Free to the public, this Victorian holiday festival is sure to enliven your Christmas spirit. Throughout the weekend, feel the spirit of the holiday with Victorian-inspired entertainment on two stages. […]

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New Year’s Eve Shrimp Drop

Join the City of Fernandina Beach and Light Up Amelia for a unique, family-friendly New Year’s celebration! Ring in the new year at the downtown waterfront in conjunction with the […]

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What Makes Amelia Island Your Ultimate Family Spring Break Destination

As old man winter takes his leave and the vibrant colors of spring begin to emerge, families across the country are gearing up for that time-honored tradition: Spring Break. It’s […]

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Spring is Coming with a Tapestry of Events

Spring is in the air on Amelia Island, and with it comes a calendar brimming with exciting events sure to delight locals and visitors alike. From car enthusiasts to music […]

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Hidden Gems on Amelia Island

While Amelia Island is known for obvious things like beautiful beaches, historic charm, world-class golf and eclectic dining, there are some areas on the island that might not be on […]

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