Andrew Witt
(904) 808-7330
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This fall the mild Florida weather lures visitors to St. Augustine,
Ponte Vedra and the beaches to experience heritage events, wine and food festivals, theater performances, concerts and much more. Here is a selection of fall events from the St. Johns
Cultural Council:
The Founding of St. Augustine
Sept. 6
Free, annual, historical re-enactment of the Admiral Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles' landing and founding of the city of St. Augustine in the year 1565. Location: Mission Nombre de Dios,
27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine, 32084. For more information, call (877) 352-4478 or visit www.floridalivinghistory.org
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St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival
Sept. 10-13
Celebrate Spanish history in one of the nation’s oldest cities. The festival features Spanish foods and wines presented at a variety of special events and restaurants. The festival includes
Vino Veritas – learn the secrets of authentic Spanish recipes and Spanish wine pairings from
Spanish food and wine experts; the Grand Tasting – sample more than 120 different types of wines made in Spain; and the Batalla de Vinos – participants spray one another with wine for charity, as well as other events. Various locations, St. Augustine, 32084. For more information, visit www.SpanishWineFestival.com
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The Addams Family: The Musical at The Limelight Theatre
Sept. 19 – Oct. 19
Everything will change for the whole Addams family on the fateful night they host a dinner for
Wednesday's 'normal' boyfriend and his parents. Location: Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission
Ave., St. Augustine, 32084. For more information, visit www.limelight-theatre.org
or call (904)
825-1164.
Florida Heritage Book Festival & Writer’s Conference
Sept. 25-27

The 7th annual festival will honor Dr. Robin Cook, the father of the medical thriller, as this year's
“Literary Legend”. John D. MacDonald will be given a posthumous award, and an exhibit of his works will be on display at Flagler College. Over 20 bestselling authors will be presenting throughout the festival day. A panel discussion will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Civil
Rights Act. Two poetry workshops will round out the day. Location: Flagler College, 50 Sevilla
St., Ringhaver Student Center, St. Augustine, 32084. For more information, visit http://fhbookfest.com
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Colonial Children in La Florida – Story Time and Crafts
Sept. 27
Fort Mose expert tells children and visitors stories of what it was like to be a child growing up in
1738 at Fort Mose, the first free African-American settlement in the United States. Young visitors may also make a leather beaded necklace or bracelet, an ornament from tin or a colonial tricorn hat. For the adventurous, there is a chance to learn about flintlock muskets and drill along with the soldiers and militiamen of Spanish Florida. Location: Fort Mose Historic State
Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, 32084. For more information, call (877) 352-4478 or visit www.Floridalivinghistory.org
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Ponte Vedra Auto Show
Sept. 28
The 12 th annual show features up to 175 classic and new collectors’ cars all vying for the shows’
30 trophies. Event is hosted by the St. Johns Chamber of Commerce and presented by Brumos
Automotive. Local food trucks and the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse will provide food and beverage. Location: TPC Sawgrass, 100 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 32082. For more information, call (904) 285-2004 or visit www.pvautoshow.com
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17th Annual St. Augustine Greek Festival
Oct. 10-12
Francis Field, located in downtown St. Augustine, will be transformed into a Greek village with
Greek food, live Greek music, traditionally costumed Greek folk dancers, arts and crafts vendors, and a kid’s center with games, rides and more fun. Location: Francis Field, 29 West
Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 32084. For more information, call (904) 829-0504 or visit www.stauggreekfest.com
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Protecting La Florida – Building America's First Black Militia
Oct. 25
Event pays tribute to the “men of color” who defended St. Augustine and Florida throughout its history. Dr. Sherry Johnson, professor of history and director of academic programs at the Latin
American and Caribbean Center/Florida International University, will present a lecture, “The
History of the Black Militia in the Defense of Florida During the Spanish Colonial Period.”
Location: Fort Mose Historic State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, 32084. For more information, call (877) 352-4478 or visit www.Floridalivinghistory.org
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Clybourne Park at Limelight Theatre
Nov. 7-30
As described by the Washington Post , the play "applies a modern twist to the issues of race and housing and aspirations for a better life." The play was awarded the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for
Drama and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play. Location: Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission
Ave., St. Augustine, 32084. For more information, visit www.limelight-theatre.org
or call (904)
825-1164.

The First City Through the Eyes of Masters
Nov.15 – Jan. 12
Exhibition features St. Augustine-themed works from “the best collection of Florida painters in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
” Location: Visitor Information Center, 10 W. Castillo Dr. St.
Augustine, 32084. For more information, visit http://staugustine-450.com/first-city-handsmasters .
Colonial Autumn in Spanish Florida
Nov. 22
Fall was harvest time for the families living at Fort Mose, who farmed and fished for their food.
In celebration of this occurrence, event will feature a farmers’ market of vegetables, herbs and fruits from colonial Florida that are still grown locally today. Re-enactors will demonstrate how the local produce was cooked in 18th-century Florida. Location: Fort Mose Historic State Park,
15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, 32084. For more information, call (877) 352-4478 or visit www.Floridalivinghistory.org
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49 th Annual Art & Craft Festival
Nov. 29-30
The St. Augustine Art Association presents its outdoor art fair that has become a Thanksgiving weekend tradition, welcoming visitors, art collectors and holiday shoppers for decades.
Location: Francis Field, 29 West Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 32084. For more information, call
(904) 824-2310 or visit www.staa.org
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The EMMA Concert Association Fall Concerts
The EMMA Concert Association opens its 36 th season Sept. 20 with a performance by the legendary New Orleans’ Preservation Jazz Hall Band. On Sept. 27, the international a cappella phenomenon, the Swingle Singers perform. Afternoon performances include the Italian
Saxophone Quartet, Oct. 5 and Svetlana Strezeva, ‘the Russian Nightingale’ on Nov. 9. The
Music Masters Series: ‘Words and Music’ Presentations is a series of four recitals – Oct. 14 and
Oct. 21; Nov. 11 and Nov. 18. Concerts are held at the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14
Granada St., St. Augustine, 32084. For more information, log on to www.emmaconcerts.com
or call (904) 797-2800.
Fall Performances at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Performances include Ziggy Marley on Oct. 19, An Evening with Andy McKee on Oct. 23 and
NBC's Last Comic Standing Live Tour on Oct. 31. Location, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra
Beach, 32082. For more information, call (904) 209-0399 or visit www.pvconcerthall.com
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Fall Concerts at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre
The fall concert line-up at the eco-friendly venue includes ZZ Top and Jeff Beck on Sept. 7,
Widespread Panic on Oct. 5 and Earth Wind & Fire on Oct. 11. Location: St. Augustine
Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine Beach, 32080. For more information, call (904)
209-0367 or visit http://staugamp.sjcvenues.com
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Ongoing:
Music by the Sea
Recurring Wednesday Evenings through Sept. 24
Family-friendly concerts are held Wednesday evenings. A variety of music is showcased, as is a local restaurant serving appetizers each week. Concert is free; food is an additional charge.
Location: St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 32080. For

more information, call (904) 347-8007 or visit http://thecivicassociation.org/music_by_the_sea_summer_concerts .
United Way Photographic Exhibit
Through Oct. 23
United Way of St. Johns County is pleased to partner with the St. Johns Cultural Council for an inspirational exhibit of photographs showcasing the work of nearly 30 nonprofit organizations serving residents in St. Johns County. The dramatic black and white images graphically depict a range of services from disaster relief to the smiling faces of children at play. Location: St. Johns
County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 32084. For more information visit www.stjohnsculture.com
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Nao Victoria Tour
Through Dec. 31
The Nao Victoria is a replica of the first ship to successfully circumnavigate the world commanded by Ferdinand Magellan in the 16th century. Tour this full-sized replica Spanish tall ship. Location: St. Augustine Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 32084. For more information, call (904) 824-1606 or visit http://elgaleon.org
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For more information about arts, culture and heritage activities on Florida’s Historic Coast and a full calendar of events, log on to www.historiccoastculture.com
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About St. Johns Cultural Council
The St. Johns Cultural Council is a 501© (3) not-for-profit agency. Under agreement with the St.
Johns County Board of County Commissioners, the SJCC provides arts, culture and heritage tourism destination marketing services to the county’s Tourist Development Council (TDC).
Funding for marketing services comes from a po rtion of the county’s bed tax. For more information, call (904) 808-7330 or visit www.stjohnsculture.com
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