| Amelia Island Film Festival During their Inaugural Season, the Amelia Island Film Festival will present screenings, workshops, lectures and exhibits at several venues throughout Amelia Island. For more information visit www.AmeliaIslandFilmFestival.org or call (904) 335-1110. |
September 25 - October 1, 2008 |
| Sounds on Centre The Historic Fernandina Business Association is proud to present SOUNDS ON CENTRE. This free community concert is held the First Friday of each month from March through October in the historic downtown on Centre Street between 2nd & Front from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. This month's band is Face for Radio so bring a chair, your dancing shoes (just in case) and a smile and song in your heart. For additional information, visit www.downtownfernandina.com. |
October 3, 2008 |
| The Annual Amelia Island Book Festival Offering four days of lively programs, socials and special events, this event invites book lovers and writers to mingle with noted authors and publishing professionals in a casual, friendly setting. Held at venues throughout Fernandina Beach, the Festival offers many free programs and all ages are welcome. Tickets are sold for certain events. For more information, call (904) 491-8176 or visit www.bookisland.org. email: info@bookisland.org. |
October 3-5, 2008 |
| Fort Clinch Union Garrison Living history interpreters recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War between the States. Activities may include powder artillery demonstrations, marching drills, as well as soldiers and civilians taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary and kitchen. For details call (904) 277-7274. |
October 4-5, 2008 |
| Amelia Island Jazz Festival The Amelia Island Jazz Festival will once again light up the island with a week-long series of events celebrating the diverse all-American art form, jazz. Under the creative direction of renowned jazz drummer and bandleader, Les DeMerle, the festival will kick-off on Sunday 10/5 with a free jazz concert, continuing through a Sunday Jazz Brunch on 10/12 featuring world-class jazz artists in a wide variety of styles including Dixieland, Smooth Jazz, Bebop, Big Band, Blues, Latin and more at St. Peter's Church Courtyard and several other charming venues on beautiful Amelia Island, Florida. www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com |
October 5-12, 2008 |
| Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Association Fall Decorating Tour Description: Draw inspiration for holiday table decorating from seven unique inns. From fall-themed table settings to pumpkins on the porches, you'll get an inside look at the best autumn has to offer. Held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets for the tours are $20/each or $45 for the series and will be available beginning in April at any of the seven inns and the Chamber of Commerce Gateway Office. For more information, visit www.ameliaislandinns.com. |
October 11, 2008 |
| 12th Annual 8 Flags Car Show Presented by Amelia Cruizers, the 12th Annual 8 Flags Car show is a fun, free event attracts car collectors who park their restored beauties on Centre Street. For more information, call (904) 491-5975 or visit www.ameliacruizers.org. |
October 18, 2008 |
| Signature Wine Dinner at Salt Join Chef de Cuisine Richard Gras for a signature wine dinner at Salt at 6 p.m. Wine experts will be on hand to discuss the selected wines' unique characteristics and answer questions, for a truly fascinating dining experience. Served with a seven-course tasting menu designed to complement the featured vintage, the dinners are as entertaining as they are exquisite. Winery: Multiple from Chile and Argentina, $115 per person. Reservations are required, as space is limited. |
October 23, 2008 |
| Georgia/Florida Frat Bash Dance and party with two of America's all-time favorite recording acts - the legendary Tams and "The Party Band of the South," The Swingin' Medallions! From 8 pm to 1 am, Enjoy an open bar, sautéed gator tail, grilled chicken breast sandwiches, hot dogs & pasta salad at The Grand Pavilion at the Amelia Island Plantation. No one under 21 permitted. For tickets, call (904) 491-4646. |
October 31, 2008 |
| Amelia Island Plantation's Halloween Carnival Enjoy a family carnival complete with hayrides, carnival games, candy, food, costumes and more! From 5 pm - 8 pm, the Haloween Carnival will take place at The Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. For more information, call (904) 491-4646. |
October 31, 2008 |
