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This Weekend in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and The Beaches: June 15 – 17
Jun 14th
The Family Stone Concert
Funk legends The Family Stone will perform at 8 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are $46 and $56. www.PVConcertHall.com
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: June 15-17
2012 Fountain Mercury King Buster 400
The premiere Southern Kingfish competition of the year – with over $175,000 in cash and prizes! The tournament kicks off on Wednesday with a children’s fishing outing from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina,111 Avenida Menendez. On Friday, the Junior Angler Tournament takes place noon to 3 p.m. On Saturday the main tournament takes place from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Sunday, there will be an awards party with live music Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. For registration and more information, call 904.759.6588 or visit www.kingbuster400.com
Night Sights and Tales Tour
Be among the first to experience this new Gold Tour covering major St. Augustine sights at night and ghost tales, where appropriate. The tour covers the area between the Old Jail in the north and the National Cemetery in the south – nine miles in 90 minutes aboard a silent, comfortable all-electric bus. Tours are by reservation only and are priced at $20 per adult and $9 for children under 12. Call 904-325-0547 www.staugustinegoldtours.com
Summer Art Exhibit
See the new Summer Exhibit featuring pottery and stunning fine art by regional painters at Worley Faver Gallery, 11A Aviles Street in St. Augustine. Owners Dena and Worley Faver can often be found in the gallery and you can watch Worley working on his latest creation. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Monday and by appointment on other days. Phone: 904-304-2310.
Bingo, The Musical at Limelight Theatre
Musical comedy about Vern, Honey and Patsy who have driven through a terrible storm in the name of their weekly obsession. Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through July 1. All performances take place at the Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue in St. Augustine. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for students and military. For more information, call 904.825.1164 or visit www.limelight-theatre.org
Saturday: June 16
Family Day Kayak Trip Join Ripple Effect Ecotours on a kayak tour designed for all ages and skill levels on the Guana “Family Day” Kayak tours every Saturday morning from 9-11 a.m. during the month of June. The calm estuarine waters of the Guana River are teeming with life and there’s no better way to enjoy one of the best kept natural areas in Northeast Florida! High-quality kayaking equipment and professional kayak/naturalist guides make this kayak trip accessible for ages 6 to 80+ years. No experience is necessary. Discounted pricing of $50 for adults and $45 for kids includes free admission to the GTM NERR Environmental Education Center! Call (904)347-1565 or reserve online www.RippleEffectEcoTours.com
Vettes At The Village
Vettes at the Village returns for its 12th year at World Golf Village and will feature over 100 classic, late model and custom Corvettes around the Walk of Champions from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. An awards ceremony featuring Best of Show and People’s Choice will follow the show. Free admission. It all takes place at World Golf Village, located off I-95 at Exit 323 in St. Augustine. For more information visit www.nfca.net
Tolomato Cemetery Tours
Self-guided and docent led tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Tolomato Cemetery, an historic cemetery is located on Cordova Street, the site of an earlier Franciscan Indian mission (Our Lady of Guadalupe of the Tolomato) in St Augustine. Burials officially ceased in 1884. Visits are free of charge, but visitors are encouraged to offer a donation. All money goes to the preservation and restoration of the cemetery. For more information, visit www.tolomatocemetery.com.
Low Tide Bike Ride at Anastasia State Park
Ranger-led bike ride and bird watch on Conch Island. Ride is 3 ½ miles and departs at 1 p.m. Anastasia State Park is located at 1340 A1A South on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine. Participation is free with paid Park admission. 904.461.2033. http://www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
James Marvell of Mercy
Experience a visually enhanced musical trip to the 60’s when James Marvell of Mercy (“Love” can make you happy) performs at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Barn at Fort Menendez on San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine. Adults: $12 and Kids (3-12) $7 – period clothing from the 60’s encouraged. For more information call 904-824-8874.
Sunday: June 17
Free Zip for Dad!
Take Dad on a Father’s Day Adventure – zip lining over hundreds of gators and crocodiles at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park! Buy one ticket and Dad gets to zip for free on the Crocodile Crossing’s Nile River Course. Reservations and proper footwear required. Call 904-824-3337 x36 www.alligatorfarm.us
Faver-Dykes Kayak Tour
Take a break from the Hustle-Bustle and Kayak from Faver-Dykes State Park to the Princess Place Preserve. From 8-11 a.m., enjoy the serenity and seclusion of the great outdoors with s kayak trip from Faver-Dykes State Park to Princess Park Preserve located between St. John’s and Flagler Counties. Lush forests of Pine, Hickory, and Magnolia trees surround you as you paddle our Expedition kayaks through miles of undisturbed Northeast Florida marshes. A true gem of conservation and beauty and paddling with a certified UF Master Naturalist Instructor is certain to enlighten and enrich. Price: $55.00/person Phone: 904-347-1565 for reservations or online at www.RippleEffectEcotours.com.
Father’s Day At The World Golf Hall Of Fame
Admission is free to everyone for Father’s Day. Activities include a self-guided tour through the museum highlighting past U.S. Open winners and their stories. Fathers will receive a special goody bag filled with gifts, coupons and certificates. The World Golf Hall of Fame is located at 1 World Golf Place, off I-95 Exit 323 in St. Augustine. www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org
Father’s Day Sailing Adventure
Why buy Dad another tie when you can take him sailing? He can go on a 12:15 p.m. 2-hour Day Sail or a 6:15 p.m. 2-hour Sunset Sail. Dad can hoist the sails, take the helm, or kick back and relax with a cool drink. Pack him a picnic with his favorite snacks. The Day Sail is $35 for Adults, $25 for Kids ages 2-12, under 2 free; the Sunset Sail is $45 for Adults, $35 for Kids ages 2-12, under 2 free. Complimentary drinks included. Reservations are recommended, call (904) 810-1010
An Evening With Tommy Roe
Highlight performances by Tommy Roe featuring his greatest hits, including “Dizzy” and “Sheila” at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. Gates open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $38 and $46.. www.PVConcertHall.com
Source: Visitors and Convention Bureau
St. Johns County residents can soon tour Flagler College for free
Jun 13th
Legacy Tours highlight the architectural heritage of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, a nationally designated historic landmark building, built by Henry Flagler in 1887. Millionaire industrialist/developer Henry Morrison Flagler envisioned creating an American Riviera in St. Augustine and the Hotel Ponce de Leon, now Flagler College, has recaptured the architectural spirit of old Europe.
“By offering free tours to St. Johns County residents, we hope to reintroduce this magnificent historical landmark in time for everyone to take part in the celebrations surrounding the anniversary of the Ponce,” said Samantha Palmer, Manager of Retail Operation for Flagler College.
Tours currently depart at the top of each hour from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. seven days a week. Tours run approximately one hour long and depart from the main lobby (Rotunda) of the College located at 74 King Street.
Tickets may be purchased in the lobby gift shop prior to each tour or at Flagler’s Legacy located at 59 St. George Street.
Pricing for non-St. Johns County residents is $10 for adults and $1 for children under the age of 12, which includes a complimentary Flagler College Coloring and Activity book.
For more info, please contact Flagler’s Legacy at 904-823-3378.
Source: Flagler College
This Weekend in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches
May 31st
Christening of Fuego del Mar
This evening, the St. Augustine Maritime Heritage Foundation will christen Fuego del Mar, the 16th century boathouse and boatyard located the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine. This will be the site of the construction of a full-sized Spanish chalupa and a caravel. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m. and will feature music, refreshments, silent auction, raffle and demonstration of 16th century boat-building techniques. Admission is $25 (includes a Foundation membership) or $5 for foundation members. For more details, go to www.staugmaritimeheritage.org
Friday: June 1
First Friday Art Walk
The latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 St. Augustine art galleries. Old Town Trolleys offer free round-trips to the heart of the art district from the San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street, or go on your own self-guided art walk. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. 904.829.0065,www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com
Parents’ Night Out
Let the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park entertain your kids (ages 5-12) from 6-10 p.m. with pizza, crafts, hand-on animal presentations, zoo tour, games and fun! $25 for members; $30 for non-members. Pre-registration required, call Katie at 904.824.3337, x29.
Campfire Program at Anastasia State Park
Park rangers or volunteers present campfire programs on topics ranging from bird watching to star-gazing. Admission to the park, located at 1340 A1A South in St. Augustine, is $8 per vehicle. 904.461.2033 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Friday & Saturday: June 1-2
Drake’s Raid
The English corsair, Sir Francis Drake, and his raiders return to St. Augustine in an authentic re-creation of the 1586 sack of the city. Open to the public, the raiders’ camp at the Fountain of Youth Park, 11 Magnolia Avenue, features displays of the arms and armor, craft skills, and lifestyles of the period explained by costumed interpreters. In the late afternoon on Saturday, Drake and his followers will descend on the city’s historic district to skirmish with the town’s Spanish defenders. 904.829.9792,
www.DrakesRaid.com
Ghost Hunt at the Old Jail
Paranormal Seekers lead late-night investigations at St. Augustine’s Old Jail, 167 San Marco Avenue. Tours are every Friday and Saturday night through October and begin at 10:45 p.m. Admission fees are $80 for Adults and $35 for children under 12. 904- 829-3800
Saturday: June 2
Anastasia State Park 18th Annual Beach Bash
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., sand castle building, scavenger hunts, nature walks, and other fun family activities. There will be interpretive programs given by park rangers, a Bird Walk, and the famous “Low Tide Bike Ride”. Prizes will be awarded! Admission to the park is $8 per vehicle for up to 8 people and $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists. The park is located at 1340 A1A South in St. Augustine – just 2 miles form downtown.904.461.2035, www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Every Woman’s Handmade Arts & Crafts Festival
Featuring local and regional women artists and hand-crafted items including original paintings and prints, pottery and ceramics, beaded and semi-precious stone jewelry and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Johns County Pier Park and Pavilion, 305 A1A, in St. Augustine Beach. 904-347.3638, www.everywomansart.moonfruit.com
Historic Weapons Demonstrations at Fort Matanzas
The 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons. Admission is free including the ferry ride from Rattlesnake Island. Fort Matanzas National Monument is located at 8635 A1A at the south end of Anastasia Island approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine. 904.471.0116.www.nps.gov/foma
Sunset Celebration at Vilano Beach Town Center
See a spectacular St. Augustine sunset cast from across the bay at the Vilano Beach Town Center, 95 Vilano Road. This special event includes artistic performers, local arts and crafts and genuine Old Florida surprises. Dine on food samples from businesses along Vilano Road and see why Vilano Beach is the best-kept hidden treasure in the county. Floating docks near the pier allow for waterway transport from the mainland to the island – just as in the early Flagler days. The event is from 3:00 pm to dusk every first Saturday of the month at the Vilano Beach Pier and Pavilion. Free to the public. 904.540-0402, www.vilanobeachfl.com
Saturday & Sunday: June 2-3
Sirenia Eco Cruise
Hop aboard the 27-foot catamaran Sirenia named after Florida’s official state marine mammal – the manatee. Two hours is the perfect amount of time to cruise the estuary in search of wildlife and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of the Matanzas River. Lay on the trampoline to catch some rays or watch the Captain work the sails – the choice is yours! 3:45 and 6:15p.m. departure times. $45/adult and $35/kids. Call St. Augustine Eco Tours for reservations at (904) 377-7245
Nature Movies at GTM Reserve
The GTM Research Reserve will present the nature movie “End of the Line” every Saturday and Sunday during the month of June at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The world’s first major documentary about the devastating effect of overfishing premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children age 10 to 17 and children under 10 are free. The GTM Environmental Education Center is located at 500 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-823-4500
Sunday: June 3
Visiting Marching Band Parade
Tour Saint Augustine Inc. & Entourage Management present the Riverside Brookfield High Marching Band, performing & marching up Cordova Street beginning from the City Plaza at 1pm. Visiting from Riverside, Illinois the marching band will tour the Nation’s Oldest City while on a cruise of the Florida coast. The band will perform a number of musical ensemble pieces and be escorted by Tour Saint Augustine Inc. guides in period dress. This event is free to the public. For more information contact: Tour Saint Augustine Inc. at 904-825-0087 or www.staugustinetours.com
Source: Jay Humphreys, Communications Director, Visitors and Convention Bureau