Official 2026 Directory

Fernandina Beach Community Hub

The complete, fact-checked guide to active living, sports, service, and culture on Amelia Island.

Active Lifestyle & Fitness

Amelia Island Pickleball

The Hub

Central Park Courts. Open & Leveled Play. Mon: Women/Advanced. Thu: Men. Sun: Social Mixed.

1200 Atlantic Ave (Central Park)
Daily 11am-4pm Open Play

Amelia Island Boules

Petanque

Social Pétanque. Venue transitioning back to Waterfront Park (Q1 2026). Backup: Central Park.

Wed 3:30 PM & Sat 9:30 AM
AI Open: Nov 13-15, 2026

Amelia Island Runners

300+ Members

Running & walking community. Track intervals and post-run socials at Mocama or First Love.

FBHS Track (Citrona Dr)
Wednesdays 6:00 PM (Track Night)

AI Cycling Group

Social Ride

Social road cycling (No-drop / B-Group). 30-40 mile loop covering the island & Fort Clinch.

Start: Main Beach Park
Sat/Sun 8am (Sum) / 9am (Win)

Tails of the Trail

Hiking / Dogs

Social hiking group pairing members with shelter dogs for exercise. Meets at Humane Society.

Nassau Humane (Airport Rd)
Sat 8am (Sum) / 12pm (Win)

AI Sailing Club

Boating

Cruising, racing, and social dining for boat enthusiasts. Boat ownership not required.

Kraft Athletic Club
1st Tuesday, 5:30 PM

Beach Volleyball

Pickup

Informal sand volleyball games. First-come, first-served courts.

Main Beach Park Sand Courts
Sat/Sun Mid-mornings

Organized Sports Leagues

Youth Soccer (AIYS)

League

Primary youth league. Matches at AIYS Complex (Bailey Rd). 2026 Spring Reg closes Feb 8.

Spring & Fall Seasons
Reg Deadline: Feb 8, 2026

Adult Softball

Co-Ed

Corporate and Open teams. Games Mon/Wed/Fri evenings at Ybor Alvarez Sports Complex.

Spring (Mar), Summer, Fall (Sep)
Contact FB Parks & Rec

Pop Warner Football

Youth

Fall Tackle & Spring Flag Football/Cheer. Played at Buccaneer Field.

Flag Reg: Nov-Jan 2026
Buccaneer Field

Surf Asylum Camps

Summer 2026

Youth surf camps (Ages 7-15) at Seaside/North Beach. Registration opens Feb 2026.

May - August 2026

Adult Soccer

7v7 League

Co-ed 7v7 play at Ybor Alvarez Sports Complex. Managed by Parks & Rec / BASL.

Spring & Summer Seasons

Service & Community

Fernandina Pirates

Goodwill

Ambassadors & Shrimp Festival promoters. Mtg: The Surf. Next: Jan 21, 2026.

The Surf (3199 S Fletcher)
3rd Wed, 7:00 PM

Rotary Sunrise

Breakfast

"The Morning Club." High energy service group meeting for breakfast.

FB Golf Club
Fridays 7:30 AM

Fernandina Beach Rotary

Lunch

"The Historic Club" (Est. 1928). Lunch group meeting at Florida House Inn (Primary).

Florida House Inn
Wednesdays 12:00 PM

VFW Post 4351

Veterans

"The Post Under the Bridge." Canteen open to public (Cash Only).

Under Shave Bridge (Wade's Pl)
Mtg: 2nd Mon 7:30 PM

Council on Aging

Seniors

Meals on Wheels, Life Centers, and Health services for 3,000+ seniors annually.

Janice Ancrum Life Center
Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm

Optimist Club

Youth Support

"Friend of Youth." Supporting local scholarships and youth sports.

FB Golf Club
Wednesdays 12:00 PM

Friends of the Library

Literacy

Supporting the library system. Spring Book Sale: March 11-14, 2026.

Board Mtg: Jan 22, 9:30 AM
FB Library Community Room

Social & Hobbies

Men's Newcomers

200+ Members

Social club. Monthly luncheons. Next Mtg: Jan 15, 2026 (11:30 AM).

FB Golf Club
3rd Thursday Monthly

Newcomers Club (Women)

Social

Women's social organization. Next "Welcome" Mtg: Jan 21, 2026.

FB Library
3rd Wed, 10:15 AM

Bartram Garden Club

Gardening

Floral design & beautification. Meets at Story & Song (Primary).

2nd Thu (Sep-May), 10:15 AM

Silent Book Club

Introverts

Bring your own book. Read silently, then socialize. Rotates (Mocama/The Loop).

Varies (Check Socials)
Monthly Evenings

Amelia Island Quilters

Guild

Quilting guild meeting in the Grand Hall at NCCOA.

NCCOA (1901 Island Walkway)
2nd Thu, 6:30 PM

Arts & Culture

Amelia Community Theatre

Theatre

2026 Season: 'Lend Me A Soprano' (Feb), 'Bye Bye Birdie' (Apr). Main Stage on Cedar St.

207 Cedar St

Amelia Musical Playhouse

Volunteer

100% Volunteer community theater. Early 2026: 'Mamma Mia' (Jan/Feb).

1955 Island Walkway

Island Art Association

Gallery

Co-op gallery downtown. Hosts "Artrageous Artwalk" monthly.

Artwalk: 2nd Sat, 5-7 PM
N. 2nd Street

Museum of History

History

Exhibit: 'Right Whales' (thru Apr 5, 2026). Brown Bag Lunch (1st Wed).

3rd on 3rd: 3rd Fri 6 PM

Nature & Conservation

Invader Raiders

Volunteer

Volunteer "strike team" removing invasive plants from dunes. Bi-weekly in Summer.

Contact Kathy Russell (Parks & Rec)

Nassau Master Gardeners

UF/IFAS

Horticulture education. Spring Plant Sale: May 9, 2026.

Clinics: Fridays (Yulee)

Sea Turtle Watch

Marine Bio

Nest monitoring & excavations. Season Kickoff: Jan 13, 2026.

Season: May - Oct

Amelia Tree Conservancy

Preservation

Maritime forest preservation. Arbor Day Celebration: April 24, 2026.

Wild Amelia

Festivals

Nature Festival: May 16, 2026. Photo Festival: Feb 6-8, 2026.

Whale Ambassadors

Right Whales

Education during calving season (Nov-Mar). Annual Mtg: Feb 7, 2026 (Story & Song).

St. Marys Riverkeeper

Watershed

Watershed protection. Major River Cleanup: April 18, 2026.

Private Clubs & Communities

The Amelia Island Club

Equity

Long Point (Fazio) & Oak Marsh (Dye) golf. 1,100+ members. Member App required.

Amelia National Golf

Gated

1,000+ Homesites. Tom Fazio Golf, Tennis, Swim Club. Dining reservations required.