Some people get excited about the holiday season while others jump for joy when the spring festival season arrives in St. Augustine. Because it's Florida, or more accurately because it's St. Augustine, the season kicks off in February making for weekend bliss until summer rolls around. From water, to wine, to art, to music, to bunnies, and to birds, there is something for every age and every interest in the springtime, so forget Paris and jump into St. Augustine's festivals.
Admission: $5.00 for adults; $3.00 for children 11-17 and adults 65 and older; free admission for active-duty military and children 10 and younger.
When: 5:00 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, February 23; noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, February 24; noon to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2024. Fireworks are planned for 9:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Where: The Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios, 101 San Marco Ave.
Admission: Regular field tickets cost $45.00 and VIP tickets cost $145.00.
When: Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Francis Field in St. Augustine, adjacent to the City's Parking Garage.
Admission: $100.00 - $700.00
When: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 29 - March 2, 2024. Tapas, Wine, and Spirits is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday; the VIP Cava Reception & Dinner is from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and the Grand Tasting is from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Where: Events take place at several locations on the Flagler College campus and at the Lightner Museum in historic downtown St. Augustine.
The Adventure Project presents this annual celebration of improv theatre and improv comedy in America's Oldest City. Taking place in March over four evenings, Improvapalooza gives locals and visitors the opportunity to enjoy improv performers from Jacksonville to Orlando. Three evenings are shows while one evening is a workshop from a Hollywood writer, comedian, and improviser who has worked on Mad TV and Saturday Night Live among other notable projects. Every performance showcases different types of improv giving festival-goers a taste of various styles and forms.
Admission: Shows range from $12.00 - $17.00 while the workshop is $60.00.
When: Shows are Sunday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9 at 8:00 p.m., and Friday, March 22 at 8:00 p.m. The workshop is Sunday, March 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: The March 3rd show is at Limelight Theatre and the other events are at Third Space Improv — both are in historic downtown and both have free parking.
Admission: $20.00 general admission for Saturday or Sunday. Free for children under 12 and active duty/retired military with ID. $100.00 VIP tickets include admission for both days, a festival t-shirt, two beers or glasses of wine, separate VIP seating, bars, and bathrooms. $60.00 for Friday's whiskey tasting.
When: Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10, 2024; Friday: Whiskey Tasting 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday: gates open at 10:00 a.m., close at 10:00 p.m.; Sunday: gates open at 10:00 a.m., close at 7 :00 p.m.
Where: Francis Field at 25 West Castillo Drive in historic downtown St. Augustine.
Hand-crafted items, fine artwork, live music, delicious food, and more at this outdoor festival on St. Augustine Beach.
Attracting local, regional, and national artists, and crafters to showcase their work seaside, the festival invites visitors to enjoy browsing everything from handmade jewelry and ceramics to stained glass and fine artwork. The event also hosts live music as well as several varieties of food items to eat on-site or to take home.Admission: Free.
When: Two weekends: March 9 and 10, April 13 and 14, 2024. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Where: Anastasia Island's St. Augustine Beach Pier Park at 350 A1A Beach Blvd.
Admission: $5.00 for adults (good for both days); free for kids 12 and under.
When: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16, and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Where: Sykes Family Farm at 5995 Brough Road in Elkton.
Admission: Free.
When: March 23 - 24, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Where: Francis Field at 25 West Castillo Drive in historic downtown St. Augustine.
Admission: $15.00 at the door, $10.00 in advance for anyone 15 and over. Humans younger than 15, and all dogs, may enter for free. The event benefits the St. Augustine Humane Society.
When: Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm.
Where: St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 Florida 207, Elkton, Florida 32033
St. Augustine's Easter Parade, now in its 64th year, is the nation's second oldest Easter Parade. This hometown parade welcomes visitors to join in the community's celebration by lining the streets to watch marching bands, floats, drill teams, the Easter Bunny, and the city's carriage horses wearing their Easter hats. Trophies are presented to winners in four categories.
The promenade is a spectacle of Easter bonnets and festive Easter costumes. Awards are presented in various categories such as Most Creative Hat, Best Dressed Pet, and Family from Farthest Away. Prizes are awarded to the winners, and all are welcome to participate in the contests.
Admission: Free.
When: The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. March 30, 2024. The promenade starts at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Where: The parade is along San Marco Avenue and Avenida Menendez in downtown St. Augustine, beginning at the Old Jail Museum. The promenade is at the gazebo of the Plaza de la Constitución between King Street and Cathedral Place.
Admission: $10.00 for adults; free for kids under 12.
When: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Where: Francis Field at 25 West Castillo Drive in historic downtown St. Augustine.
Admission: Free to watch.
When: Youth Regatta, Saturday and Sunday, April 6 & 7; Inshore Series, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 & 10, Performance Yacht Offshore; Thursday, Friday, and; Saturday (April 11 - 13, 2024).
Where: Several locations in the St. Augustine area including the downtown bayfront.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
When: Thursday, April 11, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Friday, April 12, 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Several locations in St. Augustine including the St. Johns County Waterworks, Relampago, and Flagler College.
The 27th Annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival is dedicated to commemorating the life and music of Gamble Rogers, whose passion for balladry, storytelling, and the oral tradition has shaped American folk music. Along with three full days of music, the Gamble Rogers Music Festival also offers food and drinks as well as a children's area featuring interactive music-making, folk arts, storytelling, and crafts demonstrations.
Admission: $80.00 - $120.00 for a weekend pass; $30.00 - $80.00 for a day pass.
When: Friday to Sunday, April 12 to 14, 2024. The concert runs on Friday evening, beginning at 5:00 p.m.; on the day and evening on Saturday; and on Sunday until 6:00 p.m.
Where: The St. Johns County Fairgrounds at 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton, FL 32033
Admission: Free.
When: noon until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Where: The parade is along King Street with the Harinam Procession on St. George Street. Other festival activities take place on the Plaza de la Constitución.
Admission: General admission on Saturday is $20.00 for one, and $30.00 for families of two or more. General Admission on Sunday is $15.00 for one and $20.00 for families of two or more. Children 12 and under are free.
When: Beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, and noon on Sunday, April 20, 2024. See their website for more information.
Where: At the North Shores Community Park, 120 Meadow Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida.
Admission: $15.00 - $25.00 for one-time registration; Individual classes and events have additional fees.
When: Wednesday through Sunday, April 24 through April 28, 2024.
Where: The festival is headquartered at Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Both the opening reception and keynote presentation will take place at the Whitney Lab Center for Marine Studies. Individual events take place throughout the area.
Admission: $5.00 per person; free for kids 12 and under; taste tickets are $1.00 each with restaurants charging between one and five tickets per taste.
When: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: The St. Augustine Amphitheatre on A1A South in St. Augustine.
Admission: Most events are free.
When: Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Where: At various locations around St. Augustine.
Admission: $20.00 for general admission; $75.00 for the VIP Experience which includes an artist meet and greets, front-of-stage access, private tables under the canopy, air-conditioned restrooms, a VIP bar, and Latin American-inspired hors d'oeuvres. Kids aged four and up are $5.00.
When: From 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Where: Francis Field at 25 West Castillo Drive in historic downtown St. Augustine.
Admission: $45.00 advance, $50.00 at the door; $100.00 VIP tickets; $8.00 for designated drivers with a regular ticket.
When: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Where: The Fountain of Youth at 11 Magnolia Avenue in St. Augustine.
Admission: Events are free while admission to historical sites varies.
When: Wednesday, May 8 to Sunday, May 12 — times vary.
Where: At locations in and around historic downtown St. Augustine.