Playing Pétanque Along The River
A top autumn outdoor event on Amelia Island happens at the riverfront in downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida.
World-Renowned Musicians To Perform on Amelia Island in 2019
Internationally acclaimed stars, including legendary jazz trumpeter, Wynton Marsalis, to perform during 2019 Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival in northeast Florida.
Fernandina Beach Fireworks July 4, 2018
Watch professional fireworks displays on America's Independence Day, July 4, 2018, in downtown Fernandina Beach or oceanfront at Ritz-Carlton and Omni.
Amelia Island Tourist Development Tax
The so-called “bed tax” is quietly assessed on overnight hotel stays. The first increase in the bed tax in eight years will bring another $1.4 million in tax revenues.
Amelia Island’s Summertime Sea Turtles 2018
Attend a turtle dig during the summer. Nest excavations are narrated by a volunteer, very educational for the young and old alike, and a great coastal nature experience worth attending!
Fernandina’s Shrimp Festival 2018 — Parade, Fireworks, Art, Bands
Held the first weekend in May, Fernandina's top festival of the year brings crowds downtown to enjoy food, fireworks, free concerts and huge art show.
