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12/27/2024

Sold-out doesn’t mean you have to miss out! Get a taste of that dinner magic at Catch 27! 🍽️

Sure, our area's event sold out in 30 minutes, but you can still savor one of the featured chefs right at his home base! Chef Joshua Smith gives Florida-sourced ingredients center stage. From seafood and meats to vegetables and grains, Chef Smith’s mission is simple: highlight the freshest flavors of the 27th state

For more info or to make reservations, visit: https://www.catchtwentyseven.com

12/27/2024

Step into history – a time when Model-Ts carried travelers from as far as Chicago to experience Florida’s wild beauty. 🪽🧱

There’s just something about driving the Old Brick Road, a section of Old Dixie Highway that hits differently. As you navigate this 10-mile stretch, the ghosts of old Florida surround you, from the weathered bricks beneath your wheels to the whispers of nature through the dense woodland. Keep an eye out—you might even spot a majestic egret strolling the roadside, a reminder that the past and present coexist here.

This highway on County Road 204, southeast of Hastings isn’t for everyone. It’s rugged and bumpy, but that’s what makes it unforgettable. Ready for the adventure?

(Of course, a photo like this would be perfect for our Instagram . To enter, post your pics on INSTAGRAM with hashtag and follow us (). Details and rules here: https://bit.ly/StAugPhotoContest)

12/24/2024

One of Santa’s favorite views: St. Augustine, looking magical from the skies! ✨🎅

And, to those that celebrate: 🕎

This stunning shot is from our photo contest, and there’s still time for you to enter (the deadline is January 5). Just post your photo on INSTAGRAM with hashtag and follow us (). For complete rules, visit https://bit.ly/StAugPhotoContest

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12/20/2024

The winning photo might have already been taken… by you!

Remember that amazing shot you took from St. Johns County? The one just sitting there on your camera roll? Well, it could make you the big winner of our photo contest!

The contest has 3 categories–Holiday Fun, Sips & Bites and Historic Sites–and if you’ve already nailed the shot, it’s time to share it with us. The photo doesn't have to be new–it just has to be newly posted before January 5th!

To enter, simply post your pics on INSTAGRAM with hashtag and follow us (). That's it. Details and rules here: https://bit.ly/StAugPhotoContest

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📍Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

12/20/2024

Take your last-minute gifting to new heights! Make it a St. Augustine experience.

🎞️ The Saint Augustine Film Festival (Jan. 9-12)
🎶 Premium Tickets to "Live At The Waterworks" Concerts (Jan 18, Feb 22 & March 22)
🎷 Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series (Feb 6 - 8 & Feb 14-16)
🇪🇸 St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival (Feb. 20-22)
🪕 Gamble Rogers Folk Festival (April 11-13)
🍷 St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival (May 7-11)
And more!

All are available for purchase online. Get instant access so you can print or forward the gift. 🎁

For more details, including links to purchase tickets, see our gift-giving round-up: https://bit.ly/StAugGifts

12/18/2024

See 40-plus films + their makers at the The Saint Augustine Film Festival (Jan. 9-12). 🎞️ Makes a great holiday gift! 🎁

Buy passes now: https://www.staugfilmfest.com/passes

Special Guests include:

QUEEN OF THE RING
Ash Avildsen, director/screenwriter
Emily Bett Rickards, star (shown, known for Arrow)
Gavin Casalegno, co-star (shown, known for The Summer I Turned Pretty)
Aimee Schoof, producer

OCKLAWAHA
Stephen Robitaille, writer/producer

UNLIKELY MERMAID
Lorraine Portman, director/producer/actress
Margaret Nicholson, actress

THANK YOU, PLACES!
Casey Sacco, actress

THE GREEN FLASH
Members of the cast

PLAYING THE CHANGES
Filmmaker and actors

EL CLUB DE PESCA
Gaston Horacio Revol Molina, director/writer

STELLA STEVENS
Andrew Stevens, director/producer/son of Stella

WOMEN OF THE WATERSHED
Scott Michael Barnett, director
Johanna Vega, producer
Chloe Barnett, on-screen talent

HERE’S YIANNI!
Joe Cortese, star (known for Green Book)
Valerie McCaffrey, producer

FIELDING DREAMS
James Gilmore, director
Tracy Halcomb, producer

AGAINST THE SPREAD
The filmmakers

CLASS OF HER OWN
Boaz Dvir, director

THE WINGWALKER
Alonso Alvarez, director/writer

FIGURES
Rhett Cutrell, director

THE SHAPE OF THINGS
Bob Campi, director
Teri Tico, producer

BEYOND TRIATHLON
Chuck Malkus, Co-Director/producer
Brian Bayerl, co-director/cinematographer

THE STRANGE DARK
Caleb Scott, actor

12/17/2024

Set your on 🔥🔥🔥!

St. Augustine Beach lights up the sky with their annual Light Up The Night! fireworks show. Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with the perfect way to ring in 2025.

📍 Tues, Dec. 31 at 8:30pm • For more details and tips visit: https://bit.ly/StAugNYEFireworks2024

Oh, and BTW—those fireworks are a perfect entry for our Instagram ! Post your pics on INSTAGRAM with hashtag , follow us () and you’re in. Details and rules here: https://bit.ly/StAugPhotoContest

📸 Josh Haltam

12/13/2024

Missed out on tickets for the sold-out Dinner? You can still get a taste! 🍜

Experience the culinary excellence of one of the event’s featured chefs, Chef Barry Honan of Lotus Noodle Bar. An alumnus of 3-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin, Chef Honan embodies the essence of precision and artistry in the kitchen.

As such, Lotus features Modern Japanese integrated with French techniques with Chef Honan continuing to push the boundaries of culinary innovation and delivering an extraordinary dining experience that leaves a lasting impression.

For more information or to make reservations, visit: https://www.lotusnoodlebar.com

📸 Marcarelli Photography

12/13/2024

Faith has been an integral part of St. Augustine since the Spanish came ashore in 1565. ✨ 🙏

Discover the histories of St. Augustine's congregations in this week's newsletter, which includes fascinating stories about Florida's oldest Catholic parish, the founding of an Episcopalian congregation serving African-Americans following the Civil War and a deal in which a Baptist church agreed to never hang a bell in its tower. 🔕

You'll also find listings of church services over Christmas Eve & Day: https://bit.ly/StAugNewsletter12-12-24

SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter for more tips on exploring the Nation’s Oldest City: https://tinyurl.com/StAugNewsletterSubscribe

Shown: St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, which is located in the Lincolnville neighborhood.

12/12/2024

Capture the past for present-day glory! 🏆 Read these tips for shooting historic sites for our Contest...

⛲ Give us a sense of place. Don’t shoot so tight that we can’t tell where you are.
🎨 We love colorful skies! In fact, we prefer color to black and white and filters.
🚫 Try to avoid people posing and smiling at the camera.
☀️ Be conscious of the sun and watch for unwanted shadows.
🙌 Be creative with angles and viewpoints and have fun!

Find more tips here: https://bit.ly/StAugHistoricPhotoTips

To enter the contest (and potentially win $300), post a great photo taken in St. Johns County on INSTAGRAM, use the hashtag and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/historiccoastculture). Find rules and entry info here: https://bit.ly/StAugPhotoContest

📸 's Grand-Prize-Winning Photo from 2023

12/10/2024

is just the beginning! Explore these other exciting adventures around St. Augustine (and don’t forget to snap those pics for our photo contest)! 📸🌟

✨ Lighthouse Illuminations
See 21 dazzling holiday trees, each uniquely themed—from vintage toys to nutcrackers, on display now through Jan 11 at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. Plus, tour the illuminated Keepers’ House and enjoy spectacular views of downtown lights from the top. (📸 )

🎄 Villa Zorayda Museum Holiday Tours
On select evenings through Jan 3, enjoy traditional holiday decorations, a spectacular Christmas Tree in the Court of Lions and over 100 glowing candles while taking an audio-guided tour of this former home.

🎨 Ximenez-Fatio House Museum Celebration of Art and History
In addition to daily tours of this well-preserved, 226-year-old house museum, you can also experience their “100 Years of Music” displays and Nights of Lights Concert Series in the courtyard.

☀️ Vilano Beach Holiday Village
On Fri, Dec 14 & 21, get holly jolly at this holiday village featuring music, local authors, delectable food, a Christmas Artisan Market, an 18-foot Christmas Tree and special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.

For more activities: https://bit.ly/StAugHolidayAdventures
For details on our Contest: https://bit.ly/StAugPhotoContest

12/06/2024

Turn your food and drinks into a feast for our eyes! 👀

One of the categories in our currently running Historic Coast Photo Contest is Sips & Bites, so whether you’re snapping a tasty cocktail, a decadent dessert or a festive feast, here are some quick tips to help your food photos shine:
🪑Showcase the space along with your food/drink—we want to get a sense of where you’re indulging! (, who took the shown photo, did a great job of this in a previous year)
☀️ Enjoying your treat outside? Hold it up and capture the environment!
🕶️ Restaurants and bars can be dark, so hold your phone/camera steady.
🙌 Be creative and have fun!

Find more tips here: https://bit.ly/StAugFoodPhotoTips

To enter the contest (and potentially win $300), post a great photo taken in St. Johns County on INSTAGRAM, use the hashtag and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/historiccoastculture). Find rules and entry info here: https://bit.ly/StAugPhotoContest

We can’t wait to see your creations celebrating the flavors of the season. Cheers to great food and even better photos! 🥂 📷

12/05/2024

Hungry for holiday magic? Some amazing St. Augustine eateries are open for Xmas! ✨🎄🍴

Among them, you'll find The Floridian and Chef Genie McNally who, in January, will be preparing food for the quickly sold-out "Friends of James Beard Foundation." So, if you missed out on tickets for this event, you can still enjoy her dishes by trying to make a reservation for Christmas Eve (or the rest of the holiday season).

Visit https://bit.ly/StAugXmasDinners for our curated list of restaurants open for the holiday.

12/03/2024

Gift unforgettable experiences! 😉🎁 Food. Music. Film. Check out these St. Augustine events and adventures...

🎞️ The Saint Augustine Film Festival (Jan. 9-12)
🎶 Premium Tickets to "Live At The Waterworks" Concerts (Jan 18, Feb 22 & March 22)
🇪🇸 St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival (Feb. 20-22)
🪕 Gamble Rogers Folk Festival (April 11-13)
🍷 St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival (May 7-11)

For more details, including links to purchase tickets, see our gift-giving round-up: https://bit.ly/StAugGifts

12/01/2024

Beyond , there are a BOATload of things to do in St. Augustine this holiday season. ✨✨

For instance, you can brighten your season with the (shown • Sat, Dec. 14)... the high-kicking dance and thriling acrobatics of the The Dance Company's St. Augustine Winter Spectacular (Sat, Dec. 14)... or even A Classic Theatre, Inc.'s unique take on It’s a Wonderful Life as a Live Radio Play (Dec 6-8 & 13-15)!

Find more ideas for activies and events to enjoy while you're in town for Nights of Lights in our latest newsletter: https://bit.ly/StAugNewsletter11-25-24

SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter for more tips on exploring the Nation’s Oldest City: https://tinyurl.com/StAugNewsletterSubscribe

11/29/2024

Shooting for our Contest? Here are some easy to follow tips for taking photos at night...

🌆 Shoot around twilight or dusk (.devs, who took the shown photo, has this down)
🫶 Hold your phone or camera steady
🚫 Don’t use zoom or flash
🌙 Make sure Night Mode is on and lower the exposure (if using an iPhone)

To enter the contest (and potentially win $300), post a great photo taken in St. Johns County on INSTAGRAM, use the hashtag and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/historiccoastculture). Find rules and entry info here: https://bit.ly/StAugPhotoContest

Now grab your camera, head out, and show us what you've got. We can’t wait to see your stunning images of St. Augustine this holiday season!

11/27/2024

Enjoy this new perspective on Thanksgiving... 🦃 🌤️

Take a good look at where the very first Thanksgiving took place: St. Augustine (at the site of what's now the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios). Nearly 60 years before the Pilgrims, Spanish settlers and the Timucua people gathered for a feast of gratitude. So instead of wild turkey and cranberries, imagine a meal of foods from Spain combined with what the Timucuans hunted and gathered, such as oysters, fish, olives and garbanzo beans! 🦪🐟 🫒🫘

! May your day be filled with gratitude, great food, and cherished memories.

Enter our by snapping photos like this from around the county and using . Details: https://bit.ly/StAugHistoricCoastContest

11/27/2024

A town deep-rooted in potatoes is now blossoming with culture at the 2nd Annual Hastings Fall Festival of Art! 🎉 🖼️

Known as the Potato Capital of Florida, Hastings has grown from Potato Queens (as seen in this photo of 1946 Potato Queen, Peggy Davis) to offering indulgences for foodies and art lovers.

At this weekend's two-day festival (Sat, Nov. 30 & Sun, Dec. 1), you'll find:
🎨 Live Art Demos: Florida Highwaymen artist R.L. Lewis, Plein air artists Obie Hunter & Rosamond Parrish, and Muralist Brook Page creating large-scale art
👏 Hands-On Workshops for all ages
🏺 The Cottage Artisan Market, featuring local handcrafted items
🎯 A Kids Zone (Sat Only): Sunflower painting, face painting, crafts and games
🎶 Live Music: Folk, blues, country and rock
💬 The St. Augustine Tale Tellers bringing local stories to life

For more information: https://bit.ly/StAugHastingsFallFest2024

Brought to you by Hastings Main Street Inc in collaboration with St Augustine Art Association, St. Johns County Tourist Development Council and us here at the St. Johns Cultural Council.

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Videos

Cristina Vane singing "St. Augustine" by Tim Easton.

Music that really hits home. 🎶 @Cristina Vane singing "St. Augustine" by Tim Easton. See her live with Skin & Bonz at our next Gamble Rogers Folk Festival Live From The Waterworks concert this Saturday (11/16). Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/StAugCristinaVaneTix

#BratSummer is over. Here's how the Lightner Museum stays lit

#BratSummer is over. Here's how the Lightner Museum stays lit. 🔥🔥🔥 #SoJulia x #SoOttoLightner

Whiskey Wine & Wildlife

Whiskey Wine & Wildlife is just 10 days away! Here's a taste of what’s coming on Thurs, Nov. 7. 🥃🍷&🐢 For an unforgettable #VilanoBeach experience, get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/StAugWWW2024

Get our “Live at the Waterworks” Premium Ticket Bundle, and enjoy entry to three folk concerts with front-of-house seating and a free beverage at each! (Just don't expect moonshine! 😉) Only $100. Tickets are limited. Purchase here: https://bit.ly/StAugWaterworksPremiumTix Performances include: 🎸GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass virtuoso Mason Via (shown) with Jim Carrick, master of the fingerstyle guitar • Sat, Oct. 19 🎸Nashville-based country blues singer, guitarist, banjoist and songwriter, Cristina Vane with special guest Skin & Bonz • Sat, Nov 16 🎸Acclaimed songwriter and performer Gretchen Peters with the harmonic stylings of Tallahassee’s own Frank Douglas • Sat, Dec. 21

Florida's potato town

On #NationalPotatoDay, let’s take a look at how "Florida's potato town" is becoming so much more than that. 🌱 🥔 Known as the Potato Capital of Florida, Hastings, which initially sprung up because the #GildedAge resorts of St. Augustine needed fresh produce, has long been an agricultural hub within St. Johns County and the state. Today, thanks to local entrepreneurs and the Hastings Main Street Inc, the town is undergoing a renaissance and becoming a destination worth exploring for its culinary delights, art and food festivals, shops and agricultural tourism opportunities. Check out the video for more of the story...

Serving up happiness in the form of some of the best soft serve you'll ever taste. 🍦 #NationalSoftServeDay @Cookie bird Ice Cream Bar is now open in St. Augustine and it's just... 😋. Enjoy premium soft serve with a variety of intriguingly flavored cones, toppings and sauces. Can't decide what to get? Do the flight. Looking for something unique? Go with the Milk Buns (soft serve inside a warm brioche!). 🙌 🎥 Teresa Thanh

Come celebrate our 100-year relationship with Avilés, Spain on the street named after that city! 🧱 Enjoy Hispanic music, dance, food and art at the Aviles Street Festival on Sun, Sept. 8 from 12pm-9pm. Discover more details here: https://bit.ly/StAugAvilesStreetFestival 🎶 Music from Avilés folk band, Tejedor, who will perform at 2pm on the 8th at the Plaza de la Constitución (as well as at Lewis Auditorium on Sept. 5 at 7pm & Colonial Oak Music Park on Sept. 7 at 8pm) 🙌

Chef Barry Honan and his Lotus Noodle Bar team recently prepared a meal at the prestigious James Beard House–it was a night to savor. 🍲 The James Beard Foundation, whose mission is to celebrate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food, only extends this invitation to the finest chefs in the country. It’s the latest sign that St. Augustine’s burgeoning food scene is being noticed nationwide. Photos: Melissa Marcarelli Photography James Beard Foundation #GoodFoodforGood

Come To Unidos en la Musica – May 4, 2024!

A celebration of Latin culture that's a full-on fiesta. 🎉 🙌 Enjoy the music of 8-time Latin GRAMMY Award Winner FONSECA along with other bands, dance groups and workshops, authentic foods, live art demonstrations, games and more at Unidos En La Música: A Latin American Festival. The festival is next week (Sat, May 4 from 10am-10pm) so purchase your tickets today: https://bit.ly/StAugUnidos2024 📍Francis Field • 25 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL

Last Chance! Enjoy great folk music and a fun experience at this weekend's Gamble Rogers Folk Festival (April 12-14). 🪕 Get tix now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gamble-rogers-folk-festival-featuring-aj-lee-blue-summit-john-jorgenson-tickets-754648041607?aff=oddtdtcreator See headliners AJ Lee & Blue Summit and John Jorgenson Quintet along with Verlon Thompson, Blind Boy Paxton, Remedy Tree, The Krickets, Wyatt Ellis and many more! Held in celebration of the legacy of legendary troubadour Gamble Rogers, whose balladry and storytelling helped shape American folk music, the festival showcases dozens of national, regional and local Americana folk singers, songwriters and storytellers who were influenced by Rogers’ music. Ticket Prices: 3 Day ticket = $100.00 Friday Night Ticket (April 12) = $35.00 Saturday, All Day Ticket (April 13) = $65.00 Sunday, All Day Ticket (April 14) = $35.00 Order online now. Prices go up at the gate. Food trucks and arts and crafts vendors will be available all weekend. Festival attendees have the option to stay and camp at the venue with advance reservations. 📍 St. Johns County Fairgrounds (5840 FL-207 E, Elkton, FL) near St. Augustine Florida

AJ Lee & Blue Summit - Coming Soon To Gamble Rogers Fest

So excited for AJ Lee & Blue Summit to bring their mix of bluegrass, soul, swing, rock and jam music to the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival. Check them out in this video for their catchy song "Lemons and Tangerines." 🍋🍊 The festival is next week (April 12-14), so get your tickets online, just $120 for a 3-day pass. Individual day passes are also available. Buy now–prices go up if you wait to purchase tickets at the gate: https://bit.ly/StAugGambleRogersFestTickets Other featured folk acts, include John Jorgenson Quintet, Blind Boy Paxton, Verlon Thompson & Wyatt Ellis. For a complete list of acts, offerings and the schedule, see our recent newsletter: https://bit.ly/StAugNewsletter03-28-24 📍St. Johns County Fairgrounds (5840 FL-207 E, Elkton, FL)

The Lights are lit! 💡 💡 💡 This video from last weekend's #NightsOfLights kickoff captures that thrilling moment when the lights turn on and the festive season begins. Do you have a great photo of St. Augustine lit up? Or, just a great photo of St. Augustine in general? Enter our photo contest by posting the image on Instagram with the hashtag #historiccoastphoto and following @historiccoastculture. See contest details and rules: https://bit.ly/StAugHistoricCoastContest Nights of Lights runs through Jan. 28. 🎥 St. Augustine, Florida