Friday, October 5, 2012

Saturday: October 6 in St. Augustine


Pink Up The Pace 5K Walk/Run
Annual Pink up the Pace raises money to assist the uninsured and under-insured in the early detection of breast cancer and increase public awareness of the importance of early detection. The race starts at 8 a.m. from the corner of Orange and Cordova Street in St. Augustine.www.pinkupthepace.org


Historic Weapons Demonstrations At Fort Matanzas
From 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons.  Admission is free including the ferry ride from Rattlesnake Island. Fort Matanzas National   Monument is located at 8635 A1A at the south end of Anastasia Island approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine.  904.471.0116. www.nps.gov/foma.


Sunset Celebration At Vilano Beach Town Center
See a spectacular St. Augustine sunset cast from across the bay at the Vilano Beach Town Center, 75 Vilano Beach Road. This special event includes artistic performers, local arts and crafts and genuine Old Florida surprises. Dine on food samples from businesses along Vilano Road and see why Vilano Beach is the best-kept hidden treasure in the county. Floating docks near the pier allow for waterway transport from the mainland to the island - just as in the early Flagler days. The event is from 3:00 pm to dusk at the Vilano Beach Pier and Pavilion. Free to the public. www.vilanobeachfl.com  904.540-0402.

3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival of St. Johns County
A celebration of Hispanic Heritage on Florida's Historic Coast. The Festival takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Palencia Club, located at 600 Palencia Drive, St. Augustine and feature music, food and fun for the entire family. St. Johns County schools will be representing various Latin countries.  http://hhcsj.org/events.php  
   
We Ain't Skimpin' on the Shrimpin' Sea Monsters, Shrimp and Beer??
 Come and enjoy the delicious Low- country Boil and beer at the St. Augustine Lighthouse! Check out the new Sea Monsters exhibit and the upgraded Shrimping Exhibit. Don't miss the spectacular sunset from the top of the tower! Please join us for this fun filled evening under the stars! Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple. Space is limited.  Advanced ticket purchase required. Purchase them HERE: 904.829.0745

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