March 2024 Events

St. Augustine Spanish Food and Wine Festival

February 29 through March 2, 2024

Flagler College

74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084

Embark on a journey through St. Augustine's history, shaped by Spanish exploration 458 years ago. Pedro Menéndez and settlers, with Spanish wine in tow, made their mark on our shores. Spain's 4,000-year winemaking legacy endures, captivating Europe and dominating the American market.

Enter the St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival – more than a celebration, a showcase of our city's essence. Beyond wine, it's a fusion of Spanish culture, music, and food, transcending time.

This event supports Flagler College Hospitality & Tourism Management students, fostering education and promoting historical destination tourism. In each sip, note, and bite, the festival invites you to be part of our city's ongoing, rich narrative.

First Friday Artwalk

March 1, 2024 at 5 to 9 p.m.

Historic Downtown and Anastasia Island

St. Augustine, FL

The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine founded and sponsors the award-winning First Friday Art Walk event on the first Friday of every month. Galleries open their doors from 5 to 9 p.m., offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public.

Spring into Fun

March 2, 2024 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hope Pavilion

899 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32081

Join Jacksonville Business Connections for the Spring Into Fun Community Event. Gather your friends and family for a day of fun, family, and good times. Event features include an egg hunt, Easter bunny meet & greet, Easter basket raffles, local vendors, food, bounce house and face painting as well as live music and performances.


Craft Market

March 9, 2024 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Coconut Barrel

2121 U.S. 1, St. Augustine, FL, 32086

Celebrate National Craft Month with Coconut Barrel on Saturday, March 9th, from 10 am to 3 pm for an indoor craft market. Shop full-time Coconut Barrel vendors and then browse the additional 40 pop-up vendors set up inside the mall.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 9, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Downtown

St. Augustine, FL, 32084

The historic celebration of the Celtic St. Patrick Parade is the site of the World’s First St. Patrick Parade! And it's the only St. Patrick Parade in Northeast Florida!

Historic Facts:
1600 was the first recorded St. Patrick Celebration in America
1601 was the first recorded St. Patrick Parade in the World
This all happened — not in Boston, not in New York, not even in Ireland — but right here in St. Augustine, FL!

Follow the Parade to the Celtic Festival!

St. Augustine Celtic and Music Heritage Festival

March 9 and 10, 2024

Francis Field

24 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084

The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival is an annual tradition featuring Celtic bands, a pre-festival whiskey tasting, highland games, Celtic artisans and food, live music on two stages, and a variety of entertainment - all happening on Francis Field.


Arts and Crafts Festival at the Pier

March 9 and 10, 2024

St. Johns County Pier

350 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080

The annual Arts and Crafts Festival at the St. Johns County Pier is held on three weekends in the spring: February 17 and 18, March 9 and 10, and April 13 and 14. Hours for this free event are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Come out to shop handmade arts and crafts by local, regional, and national artists. Products include everything from handmade jewelry and ceramics to stained glass and fine artwork. as well as natural plants, herbs, fruits, and veggies, prepared foods.

St. Ambrose Spring Fair

March 10, 2024 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Ambrose Catholic Church

6070 Church Road, Elkton, FL, 32033

St. Ambrose Catholic Church will host its long-running Annual Spring Fair from noon to 4 p.m., on March 10, 2024. This Elkton tradition has continued more than 140 years and is a local favorite.

The spring festival includes kids' games, live music, vendors, a garage sale, a bake sale, auctions, raffles and a country store. The event features a wide variety of food including local favorites like Minorcan clam chowder and datil specialties.

Admission to the event is FREE so bring the whole family.

Vilano Beach Artisan Market

March 16, 2024 at 4 to 8 p.m.

Vilano Beach Main Street

190 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32084

The third Saturday of every month, head to the Vilano Beach Artisan Market. This cool market lines the beautiful sidewalks of Vilano Road and hosts dozens of vendors and artists.

A perfect evening is in store as you sip a glass of wine or a cold beer from the cash bar , shop locally made goods, sway to the music and stop in at Puccini’s to purchase a delicious hot slice of pizza.

EPIC Flower and Garden Expo

March 16 and 17, 2024

Sykes Family Farms

5995 Brough Road, Elkton, FL, 32033

A popular event in NE Florida, the Flower and Garden Expo will delight gardeners of all ages with growers, nurseries and artisans from around the state offering shoppers every item to make your garden all it can be!

Every year, this show features a variety of vendors bringing a wide array of horticulture including ferns, succulents, citrus, colorful flowering plants, butterfly plants, native plants and more plus gardening accessories and art.

Old Town Art Show

March 23 and 24, 2024

Francis Field

24 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084

The Old Town Art Show is being held March 23rd and 24th at Francis Field in downtown Saint Augustine FL. Admission is FREE!

This event is a a juried art and craft show consisting of outstanding artists and craftsmen from Northeast Florida and around the country. There will be everything from exquisite jewelry to funky and functional pottery, abstract sculpture to glistening glass, hand-woven fashions to stunning photography, extraordinary paintings to wonderful wood carvings; this is a show you won't want to miss!


Dash to the Dogs

March 23, 2024 at 8 a.m.

Armstrong Park

4950 Harvey Avenue, Elkton, FL, 32033

The Dash To The Dogs 5K is organized by the St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary Club and starts in Armstrong Park. You will run or walk over part of the beautiful Palatka Bike Trail and back to Armstrong Park for the finish. The Dash to the Dogs 5K benefits the Homeless Coalition.

Registration includes your entrance fee for Pup-a-Pawlooza, happening the same day at St. Johns County Fairgrounds.

Pup-A-Pawlooza

March 23, 2024

St. Johns County Fairgrounds

5852 Florida 207, Elkton, FL, 32033

St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary and Rhythm & Ribs Presents Pup-A-Pawlooza on Saturday, March 23rd, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds benefiting the St. Augustine Humane Society.

Live music by Ancient City Entertainment, food trucks, FUN dog competition categories, agility and training demos with My Pet Camp, vendors, and family fun!

Adult and Kid Easter Egg Hunts

March 30, 2024 at 4 p.m.

Ancient City Brewing Brewhouse

3420 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32092

Head to the Ancient City Brewing’s Brewhouse on March 30th for adult and kid-friendly Easter egg hunts.

There will be rounds for both the adults and kids with relative prizes plus a guest appearance by the Easter bunny. County Road Provisions food truck will be onsite to satiate your hunger. And, Orange Grove Pottery Studio will be leading ceramic Easter egg painting and adult crafts.


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