Friday September 3rd 2010

Events

AMELIA ISLAND’S TOP EVENTS HELD ANNUALLY LISTED BELOW BY MONTH WITH LINKS… Also read “TOURIST BLOG” for articles about Amelia Island’s top festivals, events and attractions.

TOP ANNUAL EVENTS HELD ON AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA

February — Amelia Island Film Festival (http://www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.org, 904-335-1110).
February — Amelia Island Book Festival (http://www.bookisland.org/, 904-491-8176 ). Read article about February’s Film & Book Festivals…
March — Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, read Concours article, see photo slideshow
May — Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, read article. Always first weekend in May each year.
May –Wild Amelia Nature Festival (http://www.wildamelia.com, (904-251-0016).
May into June –Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival (http://www.aicmf.com, 904-261-177).
October — Amelia Island Jazz Festival (http://www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com).
October — Amelia Island Autumn Arts Festival (new juried fine arts street festival organized by the Island Art Association).
November — Amelia Island Holiday Cookie Tour of Bed & Breakfast Inns, enjoy each inn’s signature cookie and recipe (http://www.ameliaislandinns.com)
December — Amelia Island Holiday Historic Home Tour (http://www.ameliaislandmuseum.org)

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Amelia Island Family Travel Video: Quality Time With The Kids

Amelia Island Family Travel Video: Quality Time With The Kids

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Amelia Island Turtle Trot: Walk, Run, Have Fun & Help Sea Turtles

Amelia Island Turtle Trot: Walk, Run, Have Fun & Help Sea Turtles

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Landmarks: Fernandina’s Famous Bar, The Palace Saloon

Landmarks: Fernandina’s Famous Bar, The Palace Saloon

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Amelia Island Events Benefit Locals, Attract Tourists & New Residents

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Pruning Palms, Centipedegrass, Winged Ants or Termites?

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Rebecca Jordi, Horticultural Agent with Nassau County, Florida Extension, answers gardening questions. LANDSCAPE [Read More]

Omni Hotels & Resorts to Purchase Distinguished Amelia Island Plantation

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Wild Beach Morning Glories Along Amelia Island Coastal Dunes

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