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April 29, 2018 THE TASTE OF ST. AUGUSTINE
Everyone likes to eat! The Taste of St. Augustine highlights the culinary heritage and culture of St. Johns County by showcasing new restaurants and established favorites. Sample our local cuisine and learn about our area’s food culture! When you first arrive at the Taste, you will be greeted with the sights, sounds and delectable aromas from an eclectic mix of St. Augustine restaurants – from the casual to the upscale. As you pay your $5 admission (children admitted free and free parking), you will receive a map which indicates the participating restaurants, their location at the Taste and the dish(es) they are serving. $1 “Taste” tickets will be sold at the event to sample the restaurants food! This will allow you to make a plan for your culinary exploration! 904.829.2273 www.epicbh.org/taste-of-st-augustine
May 2-4, 2018 GAMBLE ROGERS MUSIC FESTIVAL
As part of Romanza Festivale of the Arts, the Gamble Rogers Music Festival honors the late James Gamble Rogers IV, a singer, songwriter and storyteller who balanced a love of balladry and folk songs with a passion for the oral tradition and storytelling. Headliners include national and regional acoustic legends and favorites at venues throughout the city. www.gamblerogersfest.org
May, 2018 ROMANZA FESTIVALE
Each spring, St. Augustine’s Romanza Festivale of the Arts celebrates the diverse culture of the Nation’s Oldest City - St. Augustine. Dozens of arts and cultural organizations along with local businesses collaborate to showcase music, dance, theatre, art, cuisine and heritage. The thriving arts and culture scene of Florida’s Historic Coast is known for its diversity of artistic expression and its wealth of talent. St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra are bustling with live music, galleries large and small, historic sites, museums, unique shops and eclectic bistros. The annual Romanza Festivale is designed to inspire people to attend shows, exhibits and performances. Multiple venues, many within walking distance of each other, encourage exploration of the Old City while enjoying arts and cultural events developed from the community’s creative energy. www.romanzafestivale.com
May 8-13 2018 THE 2018 PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP
The game’s greatest players compete at TPC Sawgrass - THE PLAYERS Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach. Featuring one of the most coveted titles in professional golf, the strongest field of competitors and one of the richest purses. Built with the golf fan in mind, TPC Sawgrass has been home to the most anticipated tournament on the PGA Tour since 1974. THE PLAYERS Championship, known for its prestige and strong field, offers the largest purse of any tournament in golf. The “Stadium Course” provides a truly enjoyable and accessible experience for each and every on-site fan. www.pgatour.com
June 2018 DRAKE’S RAID
On June 6th, 1586 twenty-three ships approached the harbor of the Spanish colonial city of St. Augustine with 2000 Englishmen under the command of
Sir Francis Drake. A day after making sight of the harbor, 1000 of these men, led by Captain Christopher Carlile, would land on Anastasia Island to mount cannons opposite the Spanish wooden fort – located on what is now the Fountain of Youth Park – and begin to duel with the Spanish forces there. 300 Spanish would abandon the fort during the night and with daylight approaching on the morning of June 8th, the English crossed Matanzas Bay, taking the fortification and proceeding to drive the Spanish rear guard from the city of St. Augustine. Join us in 2018 for the 30th annual reenactment of Sir Francis Drake’s Raid on old San Agustine. During the day, a 16th century-style military encampment will take place at the Fountain of Youth Park and will play host to drills, demonstrations and living history interpretation from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The reenactment of the sacking and burning of the town will commence Saturday evening at 7:00 PM in the old city, beginning at the Old City Gates and ending in the Plaza. www.hfm.club/events/annual/drakesraid
The PLAYERS Championship
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