Amelia Island's
Premier Events
Skip the noise. We've curated only the experiences worth traveling for.
The Big Three
These flagship events put Amelia Island on the map. Plan your trip around them — you'll thank us later.
The Amelia Concours d'Élégance
The most exclusive gathering of automotive artistry in the Southeast. This isn't just a car show — it's a living museum of rolling sculpture on the fairways of the Ritz-Carlton.
Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
The heartbeat of Fernandina. Three days of pirate invasions, riverfront concerts, the famous drone show, and enough peel-and-eat shrimp to feed a navy. Book lodging by February.
Dickens on Centre Victorian Christmas
Historic Centre Street transforms into a 19th-century English village. Carolers in period costume, horse-drawn carriages, chestnut roasting — it's Currier & Ives come to life. Bring the whole family.
Elite Year-Round Experiences
Visiting during an off-week? These experiences make any weekend extraordinary.
Kelly Seahorse Ranch
Ride horses along the Atlantic at sunset. No experience needed — just a sense of wonder.
South Amelia Island
Cumberland Island Ferry
Step onto one of America's most pristine undeveloped barrier islands. Wild horses, maritime forest, and the ruins of Dungeness.
St. Marys Ferry Terminal
Fort Clinch State Park
Explore a 19th-century fortress with costumed interpreters, then fish off the pier or bike the canopy trail.
2601 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach
Amelia Island Whale Watching
North Atlantic right whales migrate through our waters Dec–Mar. Certified naturalists guide every excursion.
Fernandina Harbor
Amelia Island Farmers' Market
Saturday mornings at the marina. Fresh-off-the-boat shrimp, locally grown produce, artisan breads, and live acoustic sets.
Fernandina Harbor Marina
Fernandina Beach Golf Club
The oldest municipal golf course in Florida, recently restored. Walkable, affordable, and dripping with old-Florida charm.
2800 Bill Melton Rd, Fernandina Beach
The 12-Month Calendar
Every month on Amelia Island brings something special. Scroll through the year and save your dates.
Summer Concert Series
Shrimp Boat Tours
Fernandina Beach Wine Festival
Island Jazz Series
Les DeMerle Jazz Festival
Halloween on Centre
Holiday Home Tour
Veterans Day Parade
Turkey Trot
Dickens on Centre
Lighted Boat Parade
New Year's Eve Bash
Right Whale Season Begins
New Year's Day Polar Plunge
Amelia Island Restaurant Week
The Amelia Auction
Cars & Community
Love Run 5K
The Amelia Concours d'Élégance
St. Patrick's Parade
Wild Amelia Nature Festival
Amelia Island Songwriters Festival
Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
Blessing of the Fleet
Chamber Music Festival Finale
Summer Solstice Paddle Out
Fourth of July Celebration
Fireworks Over the Marina
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