Put on your pirate gear–or just tuck a napkin around your chin. The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival goes on today, tomorrow May 4 and Sunday May 5 in downtown Fernandina Beach. The annual crustacean celebration offers plenty to do and plenty to eat at the Amelia riverfront, including shrimp in every possible culinary incarnation, a kids entertainment area, educational exhibits, tours, arts and crafts and live music. Admission to the street fair and entertainment is all free, but you’ll want to bring a few dollars to splurge on a shrimp feast.
BYOD (Bring Your Own Dog) to the fourth annual Yappy Hour celebration at The Jacksonville Landing, today May 20. Registration is from 2 to 3 p.m. and the pageant to choose the King and Queen for 2012 begins at 3:15 p.m. After the coronations, you can hang out and listen to The George Aspinall Band, enjoy drink specials (for people), prizes and treats (for dogs) and other goodies. The royal canine-fest is free and goes on until 5 p.m.
Put on your pirate gear–or just tuck a napkin around your chin. The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival continues today and tomorrow May 5 and 6 in downtown Fernandina Beach. The annual crustacean celebration offersplenty to do and plenty to eat at the Amelia riverfront, including shrimp in every possible culinary incarnation, a kids entertainment area, educational exhibits, tours, arts and crafts and live music. Admission to the street fair and entertainment is all free, but you’ll want to bring a few dollars to splurge on a shrimp feast.
Put on your pirate gear–or just tuck a napkin around your chin. The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival is currently underway with an all-day sidewalk sale in downtown Fernandina Beach. The annual crustacean celebration kicks into high gear tonight with Shrimp Festival opening ceremonies, the Miss Shrimp Festival Pageant, a pirate invasion and fireworks. Visitors will find plenty to do and plenty to eat from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Amelia riverfront. The fun continues Saturday and Sunday, including shrimp in every possible culinary incarnation, a kids entertainment area, educational exhibits, tours, arts and crafts and live music. Admission to the street fair and entertainment is all free, but you’ll want to bring a few dollars to splurge on a shrimp feast.
