Jacksonville festivals and spring fairs bring cotton candy, wild rides, and teddy bears to mind.
Forget those few really cold Jacksonville days! It’s a time to leave all your cares behind and celebrate the coming of spring.
Spring is in the air, and you can really feel it on a day like today! The sun is shining and it’s a warm 81 degrees outside. You can find a lot of different fairs and festivals all over town and down to St. Augustine.
23rd Annual Scottish Games and Festival
2497 State Road 16 West
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Phone: 904.284.6378
Saturday, February 24th from 9am to 9pm
Each year residents of Northeast Florida and the surrounding areas gather and enjoy the bagpipe and drumming competitions, Highland dancing and Tartan parade, where Scottish Descendants march with the symbol of their clan to open the festival. A highlight of the games is the athletic competition, where individuals compete against other participants and themselves, engaging in such challenges as the very popular caber toss, the hammer throw, weight for height, sheaf toss and stone throw. Other activities include sheep dog trials, where border collies demonstrate how shepherds and dogs work together to herd sheep, along with a Highland breed dogs and Highland Livestock, including Clydesdale Horses and Shetland Ponies.
Community First Seawalk Music Festival
Seawalk Pavilion
1 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
The 4th annual Community First Seawalk Music Festival returns to Jacksonville Beach! The free, two-day festival celebrates our rich and diverse local resources with all local artists, crew, volunteers and food vendors.
World of Nations Celebration 2018
Jacksonville Metropolitan Park
1410 Gator Bowl Blvd
Jacksonville, FL
Phone: 904.255.8008
Saturday and Sunday, March 3rd (10am to 7pm) and March 4th (10am to 6pm)
As you travel through the World of Nations Celebration, experience the cuisine, artistry and customs from lands near and far. Grab your event passport and prepare for an adventure at the 26th annual World of Nations Celebration!
Farm Brunch and Family Strawberry Festival
Rype and Readi Farms
5780 County Road 305
Elkton, FL 32033
Phone: 904.209.0360
Saturday, March 3rd from 10am to 2pm
Come enjoy a fabulous farm to table brunch, live music, kite flying, cabbage chunking, biking, and a petting zoo for the kids. Bring your family and friends for a wonderfully memorable visit to Rype and Readi farms. The experience will be exhilarating with all of the fun activities and amazing food.
Strawberry Fest
Clay County Fairgrounds
2497 State Road 16 West
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Phone: 904.284.6378
Saturday and Sunday, March 10th and 11th from 10am to 5pm
The Strawberry Fest is all about springtime. Bring the family and enjoy all of the fun and festivities. Pick up a few packages of Plant City strawberries, and try all of the delicious strawberry treats from chocolate covered strawberries to strawberry milkshakes. Live entertainment, classic cars, and lots of activities for the kids.
37th St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
St. Francis Field
25 West Castillo Dr
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: 904.825.1040
Friday, March 16th from 3pm – 9pm
Saturday, March 17th from 10am – 9pm
Sunday, March 18th from 11am – 5pm
The St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival features tons of delicious food, outstanding entertainment and affordable arts & crafts. Visit the Food Line, Kids Zone, Arts & Crafts Village, Music Stage and Spanish Landing. Friday is Jazz night, Saturday is Pop, Classic Rock and Soul. Sunday is Folk, Country and Americana music.
Spring Wine Festival
Amelia Island Wine Company
4924 1st Coast Hwy
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Phone: 904.310.9255
Saturday, April 14th from 1pm to 4pm
Try over 60 different wines from around the world and enjoy delicious hors D’oeuvres from Bar Zin while strolling on the porches. You are going to want to visit just to soak in the atmosphere.
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