05/04/2024
🌸MAY EVENTS in St. Augustine & St. Johns County, Florida:
📸: Christy Lawson — St. George Street at the Panama Hat Company
🌸Historic Peña-Peck House Tours
Every Wednesday-Saturday in May: Complimentary tours of the circa 1750 Pena-Peck House are available every Wednesday-Saturday at 12, 1, 2, and 3 p.m. The Hurston-Rawlings exhibit will be part of the tours in May. Donations are accepted. Learn more at penapeckhouse.com
🌸Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion at Ximenez-Fatio House
Daily through May 14: Dressing Louisa: A Lifetime of Fashion is on view throughout the former boarding house rooms at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum in St. Augustine, Florida. Clothing that Louisa Fatio (1797-1875) would have worn during each decade of the 1800s is on view in each room of this historic house. Louisa Fatio is the last owner of the former boarding house, from 1851-1875. Louisa was born Luisa Phelipa Patricia Fatio on March 17, 1797 in St. Johns County, Spanish Florida. In 1851, at the age of 54, she came to Mrs. Anderson’s to work as the boarding house manager. In 1855 she purchased the building and property from Mrs. Anderson for $3,000. Louisa added a second story to the west wing of the house adding an additional four rooms to rent. Louisa passed away in the house in 1875 at the age of 78. Tours are available between 10 AM and 5 PM Monday-Saturday. RSVP: ximenezfatiohouse.org
🌸May 3-26: Fiesta de Mayo with The Tasting Tours
Spice up the month with a MEX-OLOGY adventure like no other! It's time to celebrate Cinco De Mayo and the entire month of May with a whirlwind of Latino-inspired delights! So, grab your amigos, put on your most festive attire, and join us for a month-long celebration that's guaranteed to be caliente! Ole'! Details at the tasting tours.com
🌸May 3-19: Romanza Festivale of Music + Arts
This annual arts and culture festival is presented by the St. Augustine and St. Johns County community. Cultural organizations and businesses come together once a year to showcase the community’s talents. Join in for dozens of concerts and other arts events in St. Augustine’s premiere local Arts Festival spanning 3 weekends! Visit the website for a schedule of events at various locations in St. Augustine. 904-315-8061www.romanzafestivale.com
🌸Cinematic Symphony by the St. Augustine Orchestra
May 4: EMMA Concert Association hosts a performance by the St. Augustine Orchestra on Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for students and include free parking at the St. Johns County COA, with complimentary shuttle to and from the venue. SAVE YOUR SEAT: emmaconcerts.com
In conjunction with the Romanza Festivale of the Arts, EMMA Concert Association will host the St. Augustine Orchestra for an event that features classical and popular music from movies! One of St. Augustine’s longest running cultural entities, the St. Augustine Orchestra is a foundation of cultural, artistic and historic legacy in St. Augustine and St. Johns County. More than 50 volunteer members share their love of music.
🌸May 4: STA Brewers’ Fest — SOLD OUT
Visit the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park from 1-5 p.m. (general admission tickets) to enjoy unlimited samples from over 25 regional and local breweries, live music and food trucks!
Proceeds benefit Brewing a Community, a nonprofit distributing all proceeds to various organizations in need throughout the St. Augustine. www.stabrewersfest.com
🌸May 4: Unidos En La Música: A Latin American Festival at Francis Field
Unidos en la Música will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at Francis Field in downtown St. Augustine. Unidos en la Música is an event of Latin Community Services Inc. — a non-profit organization dedicated to promote education and change the conversation while fighting stigmas within the Latin American Community. Live music, food, dancing, culture exhibits, vendors and more will be available throughout the day, with amazing headliners. Tickets & Details: unidosenlamusica.com
🌸May 8-12: St. Augustine History Festival
The St. Augustine History Festival was created and conceived the University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc. and the Lastinger Family Foundation to showcase 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 our story better than we do – come out and enjoy our city! Tour 20+ historic properties, attend events and lectures, visits churches, gardens and cemeteries in St. Augustine, Florida. Learn more at staugustinehistoryfestival.com
🌸May 8-12: St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival
The St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival is a culinary celebration taking place in one of the country’s most beautiful and historic cities. A showcase of culinary, beverage and culture that highlights celebrity guest chefs, celebrity winemakers/ proprietors, local chefs, artisans and local craft spirits/beers. The festival offers a wide variety of events for all tastebuds, from wine dinners and tasting events, to master classes and more. Tickets & Details at staugustinefoodandwinefestival.com
🌸May 11: Sunflower & Tomato Festival at Wesley Wells Farms
The Sunflowers & Tomato Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wesley Wells Farm, 2680 Ada Arnold Rd, St. Augustine. The event will feature family activities, food trucks, kid zone, a salsa tasting contest, u-pick flowers and veggies, live entertainment, a handmade market, a whip cracking contest, a best homegrown contest and more. Tickets & Details: wesleywellsfarm.com
🌸May 11: Snow White by Saint Augustine Ballet
🍎🩰FREE TICKETS FOR TEACHERS! Saint Augustine Ballet will offer a FREE Snow White ticket for St. Johns County School District employees — for two performances on Saturday, May 11 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St., in downtown St. Augustine, Florida. Shows will be stage at 1:30 & 7 p.m.
Must show ID when showing your ticket at the door. To get your FREE ticket in advance, please email [email protected] and ask for the for the CODE.
FREE teacher tickets will also be available at Will Call in the auditorium prior to each performance.
🍎 🎟️TICKETS: saintaugustineballet.org
🩰THE BALLET: A magic mirror and a malicious queen makes Snow White one of the most famous stories of all time. Journey with these classic characters as they prove that real beauty comes from within, and that belonging can be found in surprising places. The performance will include local dance students and professional ballet dancers.
🌸May 16: St. Augustine Pub Crawl 80s Style
St. Augustine Pub Crawl 80s Style will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 in downtown St. Augustine at Meehan’s Irish Pub, Pierre’s Pub, and Prohibition Kitchen. Tickets are $15 and includes entry into the Best Dressed Costume Contest and a digital group photo keepsake by Memories by Marvin Photography. RSVP at www.pubcrawlsta.com
🌸May 18: As If! 90s Fest at Francis Field
The 4th annual AS IF! The 90’s Fest features a full-day concert lineup with national acts, local and regional musicians, vendors, food trucks, a water slide, ‘fphoto booth, and more. The event will be from 1 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Francis Field in St. Augustine. Tickets & Details: www.asifthe90sfest.com
🌸Music & Art by the Sea at the St. Augustine Beach Pier
May 22-October 2: Music by the Sea at the St. Augustine Beach Pier continues on select Wednesday evenings with live music, local food trucks, and artists at the Art Studio at St. Augustine Beach. Dates are May 22, May 29, June 4, June 12, June 19, June 29, and the concerts will pick back up August 14, August 21, August 28, September 4, September 11, September 18, September 25 and October 2. Food trucks open at 6 p.m., and the music by local bands begin at 7 p.m. The schedule will be announced soon. More details at freebeachconcerts.com
🌸FREE SUMMER CONCERTS! Concerts in the Plaza by the City of St. Augustine - Government
May 30-August 29: The City of St. Augustine presents the annual summer music series, Concerts in the Plaza with a new time of 6-8 p.m. every Thursday from May 30 through August 29 in gazebo of the Plaza de la Constitucion in downtown St. Augustine, between King Street and Cathedral Plaza. The lineup includes 14 musical groups — some who have performed for many years during this series, and many others who are new to the St. Augustine stage! Admission is free. Guests are invited to bring chairs for seating. More details at www.CityStAug.com/Concerts
THE LINEUP
🎶May 30: Red Level Band
Classic & Alternative Rock
🎶June 6: The Committee
Rock, R&B
🎶June 13: Paige King Johnson
Classic Country with a modern twist
🎶June 20: Crab Creek Band
Rock, Blues, Southern Rock, Country Blend
🎶June 27: Dewey Via Band
Outlaw Country, Americana, Southern Classic Rock
🎶July 4: All Star Orchestra
Patriotic Jazz
🎶July 11: Glory
Dance Tribute Variety
🎶July 18: I-Vibes
A mix of Rock and Roll and Reggae
🎶July 25: Groove Coalition
70’s, 80’s and 90’s R&B Music
🎶August 1: Shayla Nelson
Acoustic Pop and Classics
🎶August 8: Feedback
Classic and Southern Rock, Blues, Adult Contemporary, Pop, Country
🎶August 15: Str8up
R&B, Soul, Country and Rock
🎶August 22: JC Hatfield Trio
Old Style Jazz, or 60’s Folk Music, Old Time Country, Bluegrass, Dixieland
🎶August 29:Thick & Thin String Band
Folk, Bluegrass
