Springtime Events on Amelia Island

02-24-2011

Springtime Events Cropping Up on Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island

 

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (February 24, 2011) – Located off Florida’s northeasternmost coast, Amelia Island welcomes springtime visitors with a colorful assortment of annuals and perennials – events, that is.  The island will blossom with long-time favorites like the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, and the NSFA Kingfish Tournament, and newer arrivals such as the Wild Amelia Nature Festival and Old Town Bicentennial Celebration.  Springtime weather will add a new twist to ongoing events such as Sounds on Centre, Union Garrisons at Fort Clinch State Park, ArtRageous Artwalks and others.  As always, visitors can expect to find Amelia’s usual bouquet of award-winning hotels, resort and inns, unique attractions, and more than 40 restaurants to round out a memorable spring escape.

 

Upcoming events include:

 

Sounds on Centre (April 1, May 27, June 3)

Presented by the Historic Fernandina Business Association, Sounds on Centre is a free community concert held the First Friday of each month (March – October) in the historic downtown on Centre Street between 2nd and Front Streets.  Concerts are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and feature different bands each month.  Bring a chair and your dancing shoes.  For additional information, call (904) 277-0717.

 

Union Garrison at Fort Clinch State Park (April 2-3, May 7-8, June 4-5)

The first weekend of every month, history comes alive at Fort Clinch, as interpreters recreate life as it was at the fort during the Civil War.  Garrison activities may include powder artillery demonstrations, medical demonstrations, drills and other duties.  Additionally, soldiers and civilians offer a glimpse into garrison life, taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary, barracks and kitchen.  Saturday events are from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday events are from 9 a.m. until noon.  For details, call (904) 277-7274 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch.

 

Old Town Bicentennial Celebration (April 2)

Two hundred years ago, the small community of Fernandina was so named by Spanish Governor Enrique White, and the town was platted according to the Spanish Law of the Indies of 1573.  On April 2, 2011, Old Town Fernandina will mark this milestone with Bicentennial Day, a celebration of Old Fernandina’s unique history.  The event will include walking tours, home tours, nature walks, archeological exploration, authentic Spanish music and Flamenco, a pirate weapons display, re-enactors, and much more. To find out more about the history of Old Town Fernandina and Bicentennial Day activities, visit www.oldtownfernandina.org.

 

Amelia Island Lighthouse Tours (April 6, 20, May 4, 18)

On the first and third Wednesday of each month (through May), a shuttle will depart from the Atlantic Avenue Recreational Center for a tour of the historic Amelia Island Lighthouse. The tours take place at 10 a.m. for one hour and are limited to 25 people. Participants will not be permitted to climb the stairs of the lighthouse. Tours cost $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. For additional information, visit www.fbfl.us or call (904) 277-7350.

 

Morning's at Seven (April 7-23)

The Amelia Community Theatre presents “Morning’s at Seven”, a charming Broadway comedy about families and relationships. The performance will be held in new theatre at 207 Cedar Street on April 7-9, 14-17, and 21-23. For additional information or to purchase tickets call (904) 261-6749 or visit www.AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org.

 

Evening of Story & Song with The Waymores (April 9)

Three of Nashville's finest singer/songwriters, Sally Barris, Don Henry, and Tom Kimmel, perform together as "The Waymores.”  Taking place at Burns Hall at St. Peter’s Parrish, the concert costs $15 per person. For additional information, call Mark Kaufman at (904) 277-2664.

 

Artrageous Artwalks (April 9, May 14, June 11)

Every second Saturday, Amelia Island holds an exciting Artrageous Artwalk. The Artwalk opens the doors to some of Amelia Island’s impressive galleries and an incredible assortment of photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass, watercolors, acrylics and more. Visitors can peruse more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina or Plantation Artists’ Guild and Gallery, located at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation. The complimentary Artrageous Artwalk will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  For more details, visit www.ameliaisland.com or call (904) 277-0717. 

 

Wild Nights Nature Lecture (April 12)

Learn about "Saving Sea Turtles" from Mary Duffy and Sandra Baker-Hinton of the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the Peck Center Auditorium and is presented by Fernandina Parks and Recreation and Wild Amelia. Visit www.wildamelia.com for more information.

 

3^rd on 3^rd at the Amelia Island Museum of History (April 15, May 20, June 17)

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