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SUMMER/FALL
AUGUST 3, 2024
“SEARCHING FOR AUGUSTA” SCREENING
PBS Documentary Screening “Searching for Augusta,” 4 p.m.
Location: City Hall, 321 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, Florida
AUGUST 10, 2024
AUGUSTA SAVAGE CHILDREN & YOUTH CELEBRATION
Augusta Savage Children & Youth Celebration, 4 p.m. at Sullivan Hall.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
12th ANNUAL CAPE”ABILITIES” 5K/1 MILE RUN
Lace up your shoes and join this exciting 5K/1 mile run to benefit individuals
with intellectual and developmental differences at 8:30 .m. in Historic Orange
Park.
Location: 352 Stowe Ave. | Orange Park, FL
OCTOBER 5, 2024
23rd ANNUAL SOUL FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
A parade and festival activities. Plenty of food, unique fashions, arts and crafts
vendors, music, games, door prizes, Gospel Hour, dancing, children’s activities
and more! For more information, call: (904) 622-7903.
Location: Vera Francis Hall Park | 1503 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. | Green
Cove Springs or or visit www.gcssoulfood.net.
OCTOBER 19-20, 2024
42ND ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL – ORANGE PARK
A “Top 20” two-day event by the Southeast Tourism Society featuring hundreds
of vendors and two entertainment stages, and tantalizing aromas of barbeque,
local seafood, and fresh baked pastries and candies. FREE and open to the
public.
Location: Corner of Highway 17 and Kingsley Avenue | Orange Park Town
Hall | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
OCTOBER 19-20, 2024
THE NAS JACKSONVILLE AIR SHOW
A “Top 20” two-day event by the Southeast Tourism Society featuring hundreds
of vendors and two entertainment stages, and tantalizing aromas of barbeque,
local seafood, and fresh baked pastries and candies. FREE and open to the
public.
Location: Corner of Highway 17 and Kingsley Avenue | Orange Park Town
Hall | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
14th ANNUAL MOOSEHAVEN’S ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF
& CAR SHOW
International Chili-Cook-Off features a Kid’s Zone, Arts and Crafts, Vendors, and
Classic Car Show. Free to attend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information,
call (904) 278-1200.
Location: 1701 Park Avenue | Orange Park
WINTER/SPRING
DECEMBER 20, 2024
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Augusta Savage Arts & Community Center.
Location: 1107 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Green Cove Springs
JANUARY 2025
SEVERAL MLK ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
Friends of Augusta Savage Arts and Cultural Center (TBA)
FEBUARY 2025
ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS
Friends of Augusta Savage Arts and Cultural Center Presents
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FEBRUARY 1, 2025 | Celebrating Black History Through Music
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FEBRUARY 8, 2025 | Art, Fun & Food
Augusta Savage Arts & Community Center | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 1107 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Green Cove Springs
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FEBRUARY 15, 2025 | Annual Black History Month Program.
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FEBRUARY 22, 2025 | Augusta Savage Cultural Arts Festival
Unless noted, details are in the planning stage. For more information,
visit - https://fasacc.org/.
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
NORTHEAST FLORIDA SCOTTISH GAMES & FESTIVAL
(No public details by press time, so visit for updates at https://www.neflgames.com/events.)
A popular event that is more than a “Wee Bit o’ Scotland” to the Northeast
Florida area. Residents in and around Northeast Florida gather and enjoy the
athletic games, music, food and fun of the Highland Games to reflect the deep
connections and impact of the Scots and their descendants on our culture.
Location: Clay County Fairgrounds - 2497 State Road 16 West, Green Cove
Springs, FL 32043
MARCH, 2025
8TH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL – CLAY COUNTY
Location: TBA
APRIL, 2025
ORANGE PARK KIDS FEST - THE FUNNIEST EVENT IN TOWN!
For kids of all ages with lots of things to do!
Location: 2042 Park Avenue | Orange Park, FL
APRIL 3 – APRIL 13, 2025
AWARD-WINNING CLAY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR
This county tradition returns to Green Cove Springs. The public has a great
time with rides, treats, and games. Location: Clay County Fairgrounds - 2497
State Road 16 West, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
MAY 26, 2025
Green Cove Springs RiverFest
While the date is being set, get ready! We honor our veterans for their service
to our country! The Memorial Day RiverFest is traditional and features, on
average,100 food and craft vendors, a kid’s zone with pony rides, bounce
slides, train rides, face painting, live entertainment and more with fireworks at
night. Location: Spring Park | 106 St. Johns Avenue | Green Cove Springs, FL
ANNUAL EVENTS • ARTS & CULTURE •
OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE 2024-2025
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