Great Fun in St. Augustine at a Low Price

The Wednesday Market is held every Wednesday in the St. Augustine Beach Pier parking lot.

June 12

Transcendental Meditation: Learn about the benefits of this easy, natural and highly effective technique to reduce stress, improve clarity, creativity and inner happiness. This free introductory lecture by certified instructors Regine de Toledo and Richard Pinto begins at 10:30 a.m., at 835C Anastasia Blvd. Call 826-3838 or email StAugustineTM@bellsouth.net for information. Visit TM-Florida.org/library.html to view short videos. 

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Up and Comers Wednesday: A local talent showcase runs from 6 to 10 p.m. each week at Ann O’Malley’s, 23 Orange St. Call 825-4040 or go to www.annomalleys.com.

Savory Faire culinary tour: A 2.5 walking tour beginning at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays will explore the historical and cultural influences on the tastes of St. Augustine throughout the centuries. From Tapas to desserts, journey from the first Thanksgiving to the present day culinary offerings of the city. Cost is $45 per person and includes one bottled water at the start of the tour, all tastings at five food establishments, and a special heritage recipe gift. Call 540-3476 or e-mail  Info@StAugustineCityWalks.com. 

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Free concert series: Music by the Sea concerts continue with local band Funk Shui performing classic rock ’n roll and blues music from 7 to 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier and Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Barnacle Bill’s restaurant will sell dinners for $10 or less. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Call 471-1686 or go to www.staugbchcivicassoc.com for the complete schedule.

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St. Augustine boat tours: Discover St. Augustine’s majestic wildlife on an ecological boat tour for six guests or fewer. Enjoy the beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway as osprey, jellyfish, bottlenose dolphins and whatever swims or flies by are explained in detail by an onboard naturalist guide. Trips run throughout the day. Cost is $35 for adults and $30 for youth 12 and younger. Call Capt. Zach at 377-7245.

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Scrabble games: The Old City Scrabblers meet at 1:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the St. Augustine YMCA, 500 Pope Road. The club welcomes players of all levels and abilities. Regular and Super Scrabble games are played, following standard Scrabble rules. There is no charge to play or to join the club and participants do not need to be a YMCA member. E-mail Nancy at OldCityScrabblers@gmail.com or call 315-4267.

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Wednesday market: This Farmers’ Markets offers art, handmade and organic items, fresh fruit, veggies, bread and prepared food from local vendors from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier on A1A Beach Boulevard. Free parking is available in the Pier parking lot.

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Concert in the Plaza every Thursday: Mid-Life Crisis will perform pop and rock classics from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitucion, between Cathedral Place and King Street, downtown St. Augustine. Guests can bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating. Coolers are permitted, but alcohol is prohibited. Admission is free, with free parking after 5 p.m. throughout downtown St. Augustine. For a complete schedule, go to www.plazaconcerts.com or call 825-1004.

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Bike night: The Paul Lundgren Band (www.paullundgrenband.com) will play classic rock from 7 to 11 p.m. at Mardi Gras Sports Bar, 123 San Marco Ave. There will be vendors and motorcycle displays throughout the night and a bikini contest at 10:30 p.m., along with Ladies Night from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 823-8806.

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Black Raven Pirate Ship: Climb aboard St. Augustine’s pirate ship, docked in the city marina, and enjoy a swashbuckler’s tour — complete with pirate stories and activities on the open water. For details, call 1 (877) 578-5050 or go to www.blackravenadventures.com.

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June Happenings in St. Augustine

• Free Concert in the Plaza - Every Thursday Night 7:00 PM
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this afternoon Memorial Day concert with a performance by the St. Augustine Jazz Society. No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the Plaza. Call for more information.
Music & Arts
Place: Plaza de la Constitucion,gazebo, btwn. King St. & Cathedral

• • Friday - June 4 - FREE First Friday Artwalk

What a night to be with your friends.  Free trolley up and down King Street where over 20 art galleries are inviting you in - most offering wine and snacks and all showing great art.  Most of the galleries are world class - what a great night and all at no cost to you.  

• Saturday June 5 - Historical Re-enactment of Drake's Raid
  Sir Frances Drake and his raiders return in an authentic re-creation of 1586 Sack of St. Augustine. The raid begins at 7:00 pm, however you can visit their encampment at Fountain of Youth Park to view their lifestyle, crafts, arms and armor from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

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Upcoming music events, including 7/2 - REO Speedwagon,7/17 - Ringo Starr. 
Check the bottom of the page for a link to tickets and Amphitheatre information.

• Low Rates and a Comfortable Place to Stay so you can have an economical get away!  Don't you think you could use a fun weekend?

Learn History While Having Fun in St. Augustine, FL

NO OIL ON OUR BEACHES!ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH  – ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN FLORIDA
Did you know St. Augustine has the nicest, white sand, drivable beach in Florida?  The Oil Spill has not and will not come to St. Augustine Beach, so come on down and enjoy this gorgeous beach.

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Here's What's Happening this Weekend:

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  Saturday May 15 - Come Learn some History at the "KNOW YOUR CITY TOUR"Learn fascinating and little-known facts about St. Augustine on two tours conducted by local historian David Nolan.  Sponsored by Citizens for the Preservation of St. Augustine and held in recognition of National Preservation Month, the tours will include the city's "streetcar suburbs" from more than a century ago, old plantations that are now subdivisions, hidden hotels from the Flagler era and much more.  Plus, the tours will look at endangered properties in need of preservation.  The tours take place at 9:30 a.m. and noon and depart from The Old Jail Museum, 167 San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine.  Tickets are $15 each and advance reservations are required.  To reserve a seat on these special tours, call 904.808.1886.  

Lightner Museum is just a few blocks away from Casa Yallaha, come see what this painting is all about.

There is so much history in St. Augustine and always something to do.

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  Saturday May 15 - HISTORIC GARDENING AT FORT MOSE
  Come learn the gardening techniques that residents of Fort Mose would have used more than 270 years ago and how they still apply today.  This program takes place at 1 p.m. and is free with the regular park entrance fee of $4 per vehicle or $2 for individuals who bicycle, walk, or ride the trolley. The event is weather permitting. Fort Mose is located of U.S. 1 North on 15 Fort Mose Trail in St. Augustine. For more information, call 904.823.2232

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• Friday, May 14 - African Drum and Dance Lessons

On Fridays come and for West African Drum and Dance Lessons - Call Christian for information at 904 - 540-8770

• Canon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos - (downtown St. Augustine)

Come experience a little piece of history as the cannons are fired every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout the year. Saturday and Sunday Indian re-enactors will present interpretations, displays and weapons demonstrations. 

 Casa Yallaha Hostel is one of the best places to stay in St. Augustine.

There's a lot going on This Weekend - come and enjoy.

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  Kayaking and Dolphins 

  
  

  Marineland and the University of Florida's Whitney Lab along with Ripple Effect Ecotours will offer ecological kayak tours circumnavigating Jordon Island. Enjoy the panoramas of the Pellicer Creek, the Princess Place Preserve and Faver-Dykes State Park. A paddling clinic is offered at the beginning of each tour and no experience is needed. The cost is $50 per person, (ages six and older), which includes the tour, photos and admission into Marineland Dolphin Conservation Center. Call for reservations and more information. 

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• May 14, 15 & 16 - 8:30 PM - Dark of the Moon Tour - HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSE

Enter the lighthouse keeper's house and tower at night to hear paranormal tales

Call the St. Augustine Lighthouse for details - 904-829-0745

This Weekend - Jazz at the San Sebastian Wine

The San Sebastian Winery is just a few blocks from Casa Yallaha where you can take a tour with wine tasting or spend an evening enjoying live jazz, food and fun.

Sunday, May 16 - TASTE OF THE BEACH
Take a nibble from the signature dishes from more than 20 of the finest restaurants in St. Augustine Beach at this annual 'taste-fest".  The crowd and judges get to pick the coveted "Best of the Beach" restaurant at the end of the evening.  Performing artist Kenya will entertain the crowd with an interactive performance featuring a variety of musical instruments.  Admission is free and taste tickets sell for $1 each.  The Taste of St. Augustine Beach takes place from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Augustine Beach Park Pier Pavilion located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd.  For more information, call 904.347.8007

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  St. Augustine and St. Johns County: A Historical Guide

Lots of Free Entertainment this Weekend

Friday - May 7

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKEnjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 participating St. Augustine galleries. Tours begin at Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery, 131 King Street.  Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m.  St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer attendees a complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries.  Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes.  
 
ANASTASIA STATE PARK HISTORY PROGRAM
Join Park Ranger Stephen Carter for a fun and informative program about the park's history. Meet at the Windsurf Pavilion at 7 p.m. Admission to the park is $8 per vehicle, up to 8 people, $4 for single occupant admission, and $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists.  Anastasia State Park is located on A1A on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine. 

 

NIGHTOWL CINEMA AT ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRESee the movie Rocky at the beautiful St. Augustine Amphitheatre-for free! Showtime is 8 p.m. and concessions are available. 

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Saturday - May 8

16th ANNUAL DINE ON THE WILD SIDESaturday, May. 8, 2010 St. Augustine, 904.692.1777

HASTINGS POTATO AND CABBAGE FESTIVALSaturday, May. 8, 2010 Hastings, 904.692.3655

NATION’S OLDEST PORT TOURSSaturday, May. 8, 2010 St. Augustine, 904.829.3800 Stay with Friends at the Most Affordable Place to Stay in St. Augustine

Gamble Rogers Folk Festival This Weekend

The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival was a huge hit last year with people coming from near and far for a wonderful weekend of music, food and fun. Make your reservations early.

• April 30, 2010 - Sunday, May 02, 2010

  Gamble Rogers Folk Festival 2010 - Downtown St. Augustine!

  Ralph Stanley & CMB, Loudon Wainright III, Greg Brown, Janis Ian, David Wilcox and over 70 more. Walk to all the Festival activities from Casa Yallaha.

• We fill up early for this event. Make your reservation early for the newest and largest St. Augustine Hostel Private rooms available.
  

Casa Yallaha Hostel is one of the best places to stay in St. Augustine.

There's a lot going on This Weekend -

• Friday, April 30 - African Drum and Dance Lessons

On Fridays come and for West African Drum and Dance Lessons - Call Christian for information at 904 - 540-8770

• Canon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos - Plus 2nd Seminole War Re-Enactment (the fort in downtown St. Augustine)

Come experience a little piece of history as the cannons are fired every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout the year. Saturday and Sunday Indian re-enactors will present interpretations, displays and weapons demonstrations.

• Kayaking and Dolphins

  
  

  Marineland and the University of Florida's Whitney Lab along with Ripple Effect Ecotours will offer ecological kayak tours circumnavigating Jordon Island. Enjoy the panoramas of the Pellicer Creek, the Princess Place Preserve and Faver-Dykes State Park. A paddling clinic is offered at the beginning of each tour and no experience is needed. The cost is $50 per person, (ages six and older), which includes the tour, photos and admission into Marineland Dolphin Conservation Center. Call for reservations and more information.
  

Make your reservation online for the newest and largest St. Augustine Hostel

• April 30, May 1 & 2 - 8:30 PM - Dark of the Moon Tour - HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSE

Enter the lighthouse keeper's house and tower at night to hear paranormal tales

Call the St. Augustine Lighthouse for details - 904-829-0745

This Weekend - Jazz at the San Sebastian Wine

The San Sebastian Winery is just a few blocks from Casa Yallaha where you can take a tour with wine tasting or spend an evening enjoying live jazz, food and fun.

Make your reservation online for the newest and largest St. Augustine Hostel