Category: Travel

Travel related news — beaches, festivals, downtown Fernandina.

Welcome Back! 2022 Shrimp Festival Fireworks, Concerts, Food & Fine Art In Fernandina, Home of the Pirates

Fernandina, Home of the Pirates -- A Highlight of Shrimp Festival Parade (FILE PHOTO)
Fernandina, Home of the Pirates -- Highlight of Shrimp Festival Parade (FILE PHOTO)

The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival has something fun for everyone including Friday night FIREWORKS and free weekend concerts at the riverfront.

Fernandina’s Biggest Parade Is April 28th — Countdown To Shrimp Festival 2022

Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Parade, downtown Fernandina. Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com
Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Parade In Fernandina (FILE PHOTO)

It’s back! Are you ready for the biggest crowd-drawing Festival of the year and its celebratory parade?

Amelia Concours Week Study Estimates $33.7 Million-Plus Local Economic Impact

"The Amelia" Concours d'Elegance 2022 aerial image Golf Club of Amelia (Photo credit: Hagerty Facebook) 3-6-2022
"The Amelia" Concours d'Elegance 2022 aerial image (Photo credit: Hagerty)

The economic impact reported here in Nassau County, Florida is according to a study conducted by Research Data Services, Inc.

Fernandina’s Music Concert Series “Sounds On Centre” 2022 Dates & Bands

Sounds on Centre free Fernandina concert series in historic district downtown. Image -- Centre Street court house and concert banner.
"Sounds On Centre" Has Announced Bands Playing Six Free 2022 Concerts In Fernandina (file photo).

Free street concerts held in downtown Fernandina Beach the first Friday evening of each month starting in April 2022 — six scheduled.

Amelia Island Museum’s Cottages & Courtyards Tour 2022, Downtown Fernandina

Cottages and Courtyards home and garden tour 2022, downtown Fernandina Beach.
Cottages & Courtyards Tour, Downtown Fernandina Beach. Presented by Amelia Island Museum of History.

This special tour happening in April 2022 features nine cottages and courtyards in Fernandina Beach.

Seashore Wanderlust — Ready To Explore Cumberland Island, GA?

Understory of palmettos, walking beneath tree canopy on Cumberland Island. Maritime forest along sandy road. Photo AmeliaIslandLiving.com
Understory of palmettos, walking through Cumberland's maritime forest along sandy road. Photo AmeliaIslandLiving.com

Take a 45-minute voyage aboard a ferry for a pleasant excursion to reach this largely wild sea island at the Florida-Georgia border.

Rear View Mirror Glance At “The Amelia” Concours d’Elegance 2022 Event

1929 Hudson Cowl Phaeton (American Classic 1920 - 1930 at Amelia Concours) photographed in downtown Fernandina Beach during 8 Flags Road Tour. AmeliaIslandLiving.com
1929 Hudson Series L Cowl Phaeton (American Classic 1920 - 1930 Amelia Concours). Downtown Fernandina Beach during 8 Flags Road Tour. (Photo: AmeliaIslandLiving.com)

With Hagerty’s inaugural show as new owner behind them, “The Amelia” was attended by over 22,000 car enthusiasts with $200K pledged to local charities.

Highlights of “The Amelia” Concours 2022 — Classic Beauties To Pitiful Lemons, Auto Auctions & More

Amelia Concours d'Elegance show field, Golf Club of Amelia. Photo by Amelia Island Living magazine, Fernandina Beach, FL.

A whirlwind of automotive events engulf Amelia Island in early March. It’s a time of car binging bliss for enthusiasts.