St. Augustine’s Festivals
St. Augustine festivals feature live music, fresh food, hand-crafted art, and family-friendly entertainment.
St. Augustine hosts a unique lineup of festivals year-round.
Each year, St. Augustine festivals beckon locals and visitors to the Nation’s Oldest City for a day or weekend of family-friendly fun. Festivals in St. Augustine often feature live music, fresh food, hand-crafted art, and special kid-zones that are perfect for families. While many festivals take place during the Spring, you’ll find the city hosts a unique lineup of festivals year-round.
Food Festivals
From award-winning barbecue at the Rhythm & Ribs Festival to the Seafood Festival to the Food & Wine Festival, St. Augustine festivals offer attendees an array of delicious events. Each October, the Greek Festival satisfies both locals and visitors with a combination of authentic entrees and desserts. In fact, foodies will rejoice at the fact that food is the focal point of many festivals in St. Augustine. Those who have never tasted St. Augustine’s famed datil pepper, are in for a spicy treat during the Datil Pepper Festival where locals compete in the Datil Cook-Off.
Music Festivals
Additionally, music festivals are another common theme among major festivals in St. Augustine. Music lovers can look forward to a large assemblage of eclectic musical talent in the Nation’s Oldest City. Indulge in Latin music at the Unidos en la Música Festival; sing out loud at St. Augustine’s largest series of free concerts, the Sing Out Loud Festival; dance, sing and find the Celt in you at the Celtic Festival, the largest festival in St. Augustine
Reliably sunny weather, beautiful backdrops, and a family-friendly environment make our city an idyllic setting to enjoy a festival in the Sunshine State. After a day at a festival in St. Augustine, continue the fun with dozens of things to do, miles of pristine beaches, and centuries of history.
Don’t forget to check out St. Augustine’s other community festivals at the bottom of this page.
St. Augustine Festival of Art
Date: November 30 – December 1, 2019
Location: Francis Field, 25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Saint Augustine Film Festival
Date: January 16-19, 2020
Location: Various locations throughout Historic St. Augustine, Florida
Lincolnville Porchfest
Date: February 15, 2020
Location: Porches throughout Lincolnville.
35th Annual Cathedral Festival
Date: Typically takes place in February, 2020 dates TBA.
Location: Mission Nombre de Dios, 21 Ocean Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Menorcan Heritage Festival
Date: March 7, 2020
Location: Llambias House, 31 St. Francis St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Date: March 14-15, 2020
Location: Francis Field, 25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
39th Annual St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
Date: March 20-22, 2020
Location: Francis Field, 25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Flower & Garden Expo
Date: March 28-29, 2020
Location: St. Johns County Agricultural Center, 3125 Agricultural Center Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32092
Family Fun Fest
Photography by Milo Davis Photography
Date: April 25, 2019
Location: Francis Field, 25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Taste of St. Augustine
Date: April 26, 2020
Location: 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Rhythm & Ribs
Date: Typically takes place in April, 2020 dates TBA.
Location: Francis Field, 25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Romanza Festivale of the Arts
Date: May 1-17, 2020
Location: Various locations throughout St. Augustine, Florida.
Unidos en la Música
Date: May 2, 2020
Location: 25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Vilano Music Fest
Date: May 9, 2020
Location: Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park, 2750 Anahma Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Photography by Tim Savage
Date: June 18-20, & 25-27, 2020
Location: St. Augustine Cathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Date: Typically takes place in September. 2020 dates TBA.
Location: Various locations throughout St. Augustine, Florida
Datil Pepper Fall Festival
Date: Typically takes place in October, 2020 dates TBA.
Location: St. Johns County Agricultural Center, 3125 Agricultural Center Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32092
Date: Typically takes place in October, 2020 dates TBA.
Location: River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 United States
Date: Typically takes place in October, 2020 dates TBA.
Location: Francis Field, 25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Date: Typically takes place in October, 2020 dates TBA.
Location: Various locations in Historic Downtown
Date: Typically takes place the first weekend of November. 2020 dates TBA.
Location: Various locations in Vilano Beach, Florida.
Other St. Augustine Community Festivals
Along with a unique lineup of major festivals in St. Augustine are smaller community festivals. An abundance of food, music, and fun can be found at these events as well. Additionally, smaller festivals provide a great environment for families as well as a day full of activities. While festivals like the Children’s Art Festival focus on the arts and historic activities, others such as the Great Chowder Debate tackle more complicated subjects. You can learn more about each festival by clicking the links below.
CrocFest: December 7, 2019
Firefighter Chili Cook-Off: December 7, 2019
Rails to Trails Festival: December 14, 2019
St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival: February 28-29, 2020
Gamble Rogers Music Festival: May 1-3, 2020
St. Ambrose Spring Festival: Typically takes place two weekends prior to Easter. 2020 dates TBA.
Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest: April 22-26, 2020
1st Annual STA Fest:Typically takes place in August; 2020 dates TBA.
2nd Annual Jerk & Curry Music Fest: Typically takes place in September; 2020 dates TBA.
International Student Film Festival: Typically takes place in September; 2020 dates TBA.
Hispanic Cultural Film Festival: Typically takes place in October, 2020 dates TBA.
CROCtoberfest Brew at the Zoo: Typically takes place in October, 2020 dates TBA.
Children’s Art Festival: Typically takes place in October, 2020 dates TBA.
St. Ambrose Fall Festival: Typically takes place in October, 2020 dates TBA.
Saint Benedict the Moor Blues Festival: Typically takes place in October, 2020 dates TBA.
Fiesta de Aviles: Typically takes place in October, 2020 dates TBA.
Ancient City Kids Day: Typically takes place in October, 2020 dates TBA.
Noctoberfest: Typically takes place in October, 2020 dates TBA.
The Great Chowder Debate: Typically takes place in the beginning of November. 2020 dates TBA.
St. Augustine Makers Fest: December 13, 2020
Historic Lincolnville Festival: Typically takes place in November. 2020 dates TBA.