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Shrimp Festival, Centre Street in Fernandina Beach, Florida

Amelia Island’s 2012 Top Annual Events Calendar

SAVE THE DATES! A glimpse of Amelia Island’s fun festivals and top events of 2012. The Isle of Eight Flags SHRIMP FESTIVAL and the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance are the top tourist attractions bringing crowds during springtime. A new WINE FESTIVAL will be held this year in October at the Fernandina riverfront.

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Jaeger's GTO Featured At 2012 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. Photo by Dave Wendt.

Highlights of March 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

AN EVENT THAT DELIVERS THE WOW FACTOR: Tickets are on sale for Amelia Island’s signature March event, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, a rare collector car show recognized as one of the best of its kind in the world. Plan to be on Amelia Island this spring for this sensational glimpse of automotive history. March 9 – 11, 2012 at the Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton and Golf Club of Amelia at Summer Beach.

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Le Clos, French Restaurant in Fernandina Beach's Downtown Historic District

Amelia Island Restaurant Week Deals January 2012

Amelia Island serves up dining deals during a delectable showcase of island hot spots for food and fun in January 2012. Amelia Island Restaurant Week features 23 different island restaurants, ranging from fine dining to flip-flop friendly, with 3-course price fixed menus.

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Amelia Island near condo pier (central island location off South Fletcher Ave.)

Amelia Island Tourism: A Year of Growth

Spending at tourism-related businesses in Nassau County, Florida accounts for 36 percent of the county’s taxable sales. The 2011 fiscal year marked the second consecutive year for increases in both tourism demand and revenue on Amelia Island.

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Beach bonfires, s'mores, hot chocolate, telescopes for star gazing can be had at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2011 Events

RITZY HOLIDAYS — During Christmastime, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island hosts special dining experiences followed by gala New Year’s Eve celebrations (including a ball), to welcome 2012 at this oceanfront resort. The seaside resort glitters with over 200,000 lights including a 40 foot tree. See December 2011 Ritz-Carlton events calendar.

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The Spa & Shops Village at Omni Amelia Island Plantation

Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Holiday Events 2011

A holiday celebration at The Spa & Shops features live entertainment, horse and carriage rides, train rides, stilt walkers, pictures with Santa Claus, and the lighting of 35-foot Christmas tree. Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday dining.

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Seaside Holidays at Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton

Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton Casts Holiday Spell With Spice and Sparkle

The magical ambiance at The Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton during the holiday season each year is hard to beat. Step inside the lobby to see the 17-foot gingerbread pirate ship. Plus, the seaside centerpiece is outside in the courtyard, a towering, sparkling Christmas tree that sets a dazzling holiday scene at the oceanfront.

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