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November’s Right Whale Festival At Fernandina’s Main Beach Park

Post author By Amelia Island Living
Post date October, 2023

Annual Right Whale Festival happens first weekend in November at Fernandina's Main Beach Park. (Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com)

Festival celebrates return of North Atlantic right whales to Southern waters to give birth. Enjoy this fun, educational event featuring bands, vendor booths, exhibits, food trucks & more.

Categories In Beaches, Fall, Highlights, Nature

Amelia Island’s October 2023 Festivals & Classic Car Show Downtown

Post author By Amelia Island Living
Post date October, 2023

Amelia Cruizers classic car show, Fernandina Beach, Florida, an October event. Photo by Amelia Island Living eMagazine. — Amelia Cruizers classic car show, Fernandina Beach, Florida, an October event. FILE PHOTO: Amelia Island Living eMagazine

OCTOBER 2023 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS — Amelia Cruizers’ 8 Flags Car Show plus two Festivals featuring beer and jazz.

Categories In Downtown Topics, Fall, Highlights, Travel

North Atlantic Right Whales — October/November 2023 Events & Fundraisers

Post author By Amelia Island Living
Post date September, 2023

North Atlantic Right Whales Mother and Calf — Right Whales (Photo: FWC, NOAA Permit #665-1652)

The Amelia Whale Ambassadors announced the following special events leading up to the annual Right Whale Festival happening Fernandina’s Main Beach Park the first weekend of November 2023. Oct 18, 2023 – Whales and Wine – Florida House Inn, 5-7 p.m. “Secrets of Right Whales.” A conversation about these critically endangered whales that arrive during […]