Ring in Spring!
Ring in spring with all of the nation’s oldest city’s incredible festivals.
St. Augustine Spanish Food and Wine Festival
February 23 through 25, 2023
Flagler College
74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
Don’t miss out on the St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival! Enjoy tasting dishes and spirits from around the world as you explore the historical culture of St. Augustine.
The three-day event celebrates Spanish food and wine, promoting our city regionally, nationally and internationally, to help local charities and connect with our founders through products that are as relevant today as they were 454 years ago.
Cathedral Festival
February 24 through 26, 2023
Mission Nombre de Dios
101 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
Catch the thrill during the 38th Annual Cathedral Festival happening February 24th through 26th in downtown St. Augustine.
A local tradition, the annual event is held at the beautiful Mission Nobre de Dios. Amusement park type rides, fair games, food and fun… this festival offers something for all ages.
St. Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival
March 11 and 12, 2023
Francis Field
25 W. 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.
EPIC Garden and Flower Expo
March 25 and 26, 2023
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.
St. Augustine Lions Spring Festival
March 25 and 26, 2023
Francis Field
25 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Get ready to eat great food; tap your toes to live music, and then stroll through the exhibitors. These are just a few of the highlights of the St Augustine Lions Spring Seafood Festival. The Festival features tons of delicious food, outstanding music and affordable arts & crafts.
Old Town Art Show
April 1 and 2, 2023
Francis Field
25 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
The Old Town Art Show is being held April 1st and 2nd 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. The jury committee carefully selects only the best work submitted in each category assuring well-rounded quality art and craft show.
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!
Florida Ma’am Festival
April 1 and 2, 2023
Colonial Oak Music Park
33 Saint George Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
For the second year in a row, Ancient City Entertainment, Florida Ma’am and Colonial Oak Music Park present a two-day festival of music fresh squeezed by the women of Florida.
Happening April 1st and 2nd at the beautiful Colonial Oak Music park in downtown St. Augustine, the family-friendly Florida Ma’am Festival features a full concert line-up of nationally, regionally and locally acclaimed female performers (full concert line-up TBA soon!) plus an artisan market filled with dozens of local and regional vendors.
Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
April 14 through 16, 2023
St. Johns County Fairgrounds
5840 Florida 207, Elkton, FL, 32033
The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival is delighted to announce that they are returning to their old stomping grounds at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds! Not only that, they have changed the festival dates to the 14th, 15th, and 16th of April 2023!!
Make plans to join this fun spring festival this year with four stages, dozens of performers, on site camping, food trucks, local artisans and vendors!
Florida’s Birding and Photo Fest
April 19 through 23, 2023
Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia
5205 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL, 32080
The annual Birding and Photo Fest will be held April 19-23, 2023. Head to Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia to discover more than 110 exciting photography & birding events including field workshops, classroom sessions, plus night and action photographs.
Hop into Spring Fest
March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
World Golf Hall of Fame
1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL, 32092
Join Jacksonville Business Connections for the 5th Annual Hop Into Spring Event on April 22nd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at World Golf Hall of Fame.
The annual event features local vendors, food, egg hunt, Easter bunny meet & greet, bounce houses, face painting, and even a car show.
Lullaby of the Rivers Festival
April 22, 2023 from Noon to 4 p.m.
North Shores Community Park
120 Meadow Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
The third annual Lullaby of the Rivers Festival takes place on Earth Day weekend, April 22 and 23, 2023. The festival is held in Vilano Beach at North Shores Community Park, 120 Meadow Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
The Lullaby of the Rivers Festival features outstanding live music on the Main Stage throughout the weekend. A second stage in the Community Center offers entertainment by Storytellers and an Open Mic, with tables where people can eat while enjoying performances. Food trucks and vendors are located nearby.
3rd Annual St. Augustine Veg Fest
April 22, 2023 at Noon to 5 p.m.
World Golf Hall of Fame
1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL, 32092
Join St. Augustine Vegfest for the 3rd Annual St. Augustine VegFest!
St. Augustine Vegfest is a diverse and inclusive event, that is committed to educating our community about plant-based lifestyles and how they contribute to a healthier, more sustainable, socially just, compassionate, and cruelty-free world.
Roscolusa Songwriters Festival
April 22, 2023 at 4 to 10 p.m.
Nocatee
232 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32081
Save the date to come celebrate the 11 year anniversary of Ponte Vedra, FL's number one event, Roscolusa Songwriters Festival at Nocatee presented by Flagler Health+. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund helping local families tackle childhood cancer.
At Roscolusa you'll not only hear hit songs performed by the original songwriters themselves, but you'll also get to hear the stories behind them.
Taste of St. Augustine
April 30, 2023 at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Amp
1340 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL, 32080
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! Admission is $5 admission (children and parking free!) and “Taste” tickets are only $1/piece.
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival
May 3 through 7, 2023
Various Locations
St. Johns County, FL
On May 3rd through 7th, the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival hosts a celebration of culinary excellence, showcasing local and celebrity chefs, premium beverages, live music and more at various locations across St. Johns County.
Unidos en la Musica
May 6, 2023
Francis Field
25 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Unidos en la Musica is returning May 6, 2023.
The festival is kid friendly so bring your whole family to experience a day filled with Latin music, dance, workshop, art, games, food and adult beverages. Please visit the Facebook page for performance, activity and workshop schedules.
STA Brewers’ Fest
May 6, 2023 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
11 Magnolia Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Enjoy your Saturday at this one-of-a-kind festival held at the beautiful Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.
The event features local breweries including Old Coast Ales, Ancient City Brewing, Bog Brewing and Dog Rose Brewing as well as dozens of regional Florida breweries, food trucks, live music and more!
St. Augustine History Festival
May 10 through 13, 2023
Various Historic Locations
St. Augustine, FL
The St. Augustine History Festival was created and conceived by UFHSA (University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc.) and the Lastinger Family Foundation for the purpose of generating excitement about the history of America’s oldest city.
The goal is to showcase every era of St. Augustine’s long and storied past, from the founding in 1565 to the most advanced technology available in 2023 to research and study every year in-between. American history began here, and no one tells the story better than they do – come out and enjoy the city!
Tomato Festival
May 13 and May 14, 2023
Wesley Wells Farms
2680 Ada Arnold Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32092
Wesley Wells Farms is excited to host their very first Tomato Festival!
They are packing in the fun for this fun, spring festival on the farm and there is fun for visitors of all ages!
Event features include a kid zone, salsa tasting contest, u-pick flowers and veggies, live entertainment, handmade market and more!
As If! The 90s Fest
May 20, 2023 at 1 to 9:30 p.m.
Francis Field
25 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084
The raddest festival Northeast Florida has ever experienced is going bigger and better on May 20, 2023!
This year’s As If! 90s Fest features DOUBLE headliner Vanilla Ice and Spin Doctors!
This kick-off to summer party includes a full-day concert line-up, throw-back activities for all ages and the coolest vendors and food trucks. And the icing on the cake? This nonprofit event will benefit ACE Alliance, a 501c3 designated to assist our local entertainers, tourism and hospitality workers.