September Calendar

​The Sing 
Out Loud 
Festival 
September 6-29
Saint Augustine. Florida's largest free live entertainment festival featuring 300+ singers, songwriters, musicians, comedians and poets performing at multiple venues around St. Augustine, FL.  Now in its fourth year, the Sing Out Loud Festival is a month-long epic celebration of live entertainment showcasing national, regional and local artists in a variety of genres including indie rock, punk rock, blues, hip-hop, blues, bluegrass, jazz, spoken word, comedy and more.  This event is free and open to the public, no tickets needed. All ages welcome with free parking at The Amp! Backyard Stage at The Ampat 6 PM – 10 PM; 1340 A1A South Please note, the Backyard Stage is standing-room only. For set times, please visit . www.singoutloudfestival.com or download the free Sing Out Loud Fest app for iPhone and Android.

FIRST FRIDAY 
ARTWALK
September 6th
5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine founded and sponsors the award-winning First Friday Art Walk event on the first Friday of every month. Galleries open their doors from 5-9 p.m., offering new art exhibits and lively receptions to the public. Start your FREE self-guided tour at any of the Art Galleries of Saint Augustine galleries. Most galleries are within close walking distance to each other; some are just a short ride away. Hop aboard the FREE Art Walk trains and trolleys that run throughout downtown. Feast on great arts & eats and the sounds of live music—rain or shine! For the late-nighters, the celebration continues with “after parties” at area clubs and restaurants. Parking locations are shown on the map. Parking after 5 p.m. is free except at the Historic Parking Garage. www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com/first-friday-artwalk/

Morning Market at St. Augustine Outlets 
September 7
St. Augustine Outlets, 500 Outlet Mall Blvd., Saint Augustine, Florida 32084
Join Jacksonville Business Connections the for the Morning Market at St. Augustine Outlet Mall 1st Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm. (Market located in the parking lot) Win $20 market bucks to spend with any vendor the day of the even by sharing the markets! Come enjoy homemade and handmade goods, local vendors, music, food trucks and more...

Pollinators
September 11th
3-4pm at Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082. Pollinators play a vital role in our ecosystem, but did you know that bees are not the only pollinators out there? Learn why your butterfly garden should really be called a pollinator garden. This program is FREE and open to all ages. No reservations required. Seating is first-come, first-served. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at [email protected] or 904-209-0335.

Ponte Vedra 
Auto Show
September 15th
245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra; The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce will host the 17th annual Ponte Vedra Auto Show proudly presented by Fields Auto Group on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 9AM to 3PM at the Nocatee Event Field. The auto show, which is open and FREE to spectators from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature up to 180 classic and new collector cars all vying for the 30 trophies. Gear up for what will be a great day of fantastic cars and family fun!
To learn more and to REGISTER your car or golf cart for this incredible event, visit pvautoshow.com or call 904-285-2004.

Downton Abbey: Private 
Screening
September  19
6-9:30pm Join WJCT for a private member reception and screening of the new Downton Abbey movie. CINEMARK TINSELTOWN 4535 Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32216; 6PM – Reception; 7PM – Movie start time. The fun-filled evening will include trivia, prizes, hors d’oeuvres & refreshments. Guests are encouraged to dress with Downton flair. Reserve your seats today! $50 Donation. All proceeds from the private screening benefit WJCT Public Media.

Ancient City Con
September 20-22
World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort; 500 S Legacy Trl, Saint Augustine, Florida 32092; Along with all of the great new celebrity guests, will once more feature a lot of activities and experiences for attendees of all ages, including meet and greets with celebrities, cosplay and costume contests, props & replicas, console games, tabletop & board gaming, exhibitors hall, artist alley and plenty more family friendly fun for all ages. www.ancientcitycon.com/tickets.html 

4th Annual 
Oktoberfest
September 20th
11am to 11pm; Wicked Barley Brewing Company - Jacksonville, FL, 4100 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32217; German Beer, Polka Music and Lederhosens... It must be time for Wicked Barley's 4th Annual Oktoberfest! Join us on Saturday, September 21st for a fun filled day of Oktoberfest Games, Live Music, German Food Specials and—of course—BEER! Dress your Oktoberfest best- Dirndls and Lederhosen are encouraged! Keepsake steins will be available for purchase during the event.  LIVE MUSIC: 1-4pm | Wunderbar Band - The One Step Ahead of the Law Brass Band 6-10pm | Smokestack. Free Admission // Family Friendly

​The 2nd Annual Great 
St. Augustine Wing Off
and Sing Off
September 22
11am-3pm; 350 A1a Beach Blvd, St Augustine, FL; Who will win the title of 2019 St. Augustine  People's Choice Best Chicken Wings? Who will be awarded the the title of Best Karaoke Singer in St. Augustine? Join us at the St Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion for the 2nd Annual Great St. Augustine Wing Off and Sing Off! Throngs of families from St. Augustine and St. Johns County will have the opportunity to taste, listen, and vote! Come sample delicious  wings from  local restaurants and compete in the Karaoke Contest.  All proceeds benefit Kids Bridge Family Visitation Center and the local families we serve. See you at the beach on September 22nd!

10th Annual North Coast Surf & Beach Festival
September 28th
9am to 4pm; Surfers for Autism is proud to host the event. Surfers for Autism provides a fun, safe environment where our participants spend the day being guided into waves by an experienced team of volunteers, where the benefit is nearly impossible to describe. Children that are non-receptive to touch will bear hug surf instructors. Doors once closed are opened and parents leave with a new sense of hope and optimism.Tthe day’s activities may also include paddle boarding, live music, games, fire, engine painting and interactive exhibits. A catered lunch and water are also provided for the families. The event is open to the public and free to all.Go to www.surfersforautism.org All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Septoberfest
September  28th
1820 SR-13, St Johns, FL 32259-9218, United States; Free community event at Bayside Village Plaza benefitting Hugs Across the County with crafts, food, games and fun! Meet your neighbors, make new friends and help out St. Johns County underprivileged children. Hosted by Coastal Postal (904) 679-3099 .

Cycles of Nature
September 3, 4 & 20th
7-8am; SJC Parks & REcreation has partnered with Marineland for a beautiful and educational sunrise walk on the beach. Just like the sun rises and sets every day, there are lots of things in nature that occur on a cyclical basis. This walk will focus on how nature tends to repeat itself and how humans can help protect these delicate cycles. This program is FREE and open to all ages, but registration is required. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at [email protected] or 904-209-0335.