The “Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sale” is an annual tradition on Shrimp Festival Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. Friday evening the riverfront food vendors and Kids’ Fun Zone open at 6 pm, followed by the opening ceremony of the Shrimp Festival at 6:30 pm and the Miss Shrimp Festival Scholarship Pageant at 7 pm. The grand finale of the festival’s Friday night opening is the “Pirate Invasion” by ship on the Amelia River at 9:30 pm, followed by a wonderful fireworks display at 9:45 pm over the waterfront. (The food courts are open Friday evening, along with the KIDS FUN ZONE until around 10:30 pm.) The arts and crafts booths are open Saturday and Sunday only.
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What’s Happening on Amelia Island? Event News April — June 2012
Northeast Florida’s stunning barrier island near the Georgia border is offering a diverse line-up of festivals this spring showcasing Amelia Island’s shrimping heritage, natural resources, world-class chamber music and more. See highlights of upcoming festivals and other events.
GOLF LOVERS: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Among Top Golf Resorts
With 54 holes of championship golf, Amelia Island Plantation’s three courses – Ocean Links, Oak Marsh and Long Point — boast the most seaside holes in Florida, featuring seven. Designed by Pete Dye, Bobby Weed and Tom Fazio, the course greens and fairways are carefully placed along Spanish moss-covered oaks, lush marshes, and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean.
Tennis Your Game? Amelia Island Renowned Tennis Destination
A U.S. top 50 tennis resort according to Tennis Magazine, the Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Racquet Park has hosted tennis legends like the Williams sisters, Andre Agassi, Chris Evert and Maria Sharapova. Tucked under canopied oaks, the facility includes 23 Har-Tru® fast-dry clay courts, three of which are lighted for night play.
Amelia Island’s Most Prestigious, Glamorous Event
Cars from some of the world’s most prominent corporate, public and private collections will be on display this weekend on Amelia Island, Florida. Amelia Island’s most prestigious event of the year, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will be held March 9-11, 2012 on the 10th and 18th fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. The honoree for 2012 will be rally and endurance racing legend, Vic Elford.
Springtime Events Amelia Island, Florida
Amelia Island’s spring events include a garden show, one of the top rare collector car events in the world, the 2012 start-up of Fernandina’s free street music concerts “Sounds on Centre,” and also features the top tourist attraction of the year, Fernandina’s notorious Shrimp Festival. Springtime is also a great season to visit neighboring Cumberland Island, GA.
Amelia Island February 2012 Events
February 2012 events include the Amelia Island Book Festival, a special “Leap Year Wine Dinner” at Omni Amelia Island Plantation and Zukerman ChamberPlayers concert. Also, living history at Fort Clinch, Artrageous Artwalk, and museum presentation about Amelia Island’s “Beach Lady.” Hoyt House features a Murder Mystery dinner.
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Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival Fernandina May 4-6, 2012
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May 2012 Gardening Classes, Continuing Ed in Nassau County, Florida
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Counting Blessings, Amelia Island. Live, Play, Work on Florida Resort Island
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Rainlily Ideal Flowering Plant For Northeast Florida Gardens
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It’s Easy To Grow Mint in Florida, Feeding Hummingbirds
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What’s Happening on Amelia Island? Event News April — June 2012
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GOLF LOVERS: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Among Top Golf Resorts
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Miss Shrimp Festival Scholarship Pageant 2012, Fernandina Beach
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Nassau County Extension Gardening News, Free April Clinics
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