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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

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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.

11/23/2024

Two big events get off to a bright start tomorrow (Sat, Nov. 23)... 💡 📸

The returns! See the city illuminated from the glow of millions of white lights. The official start, Light-Up Night, begins at 4pm with a lighting ceremony at 6:30pm.

PLUS, tomorrow kicks off our third annual photo contest. To enter, all you need to do:
🤳 Post a great photo taken in St. Johns County on INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/historiccoastculture)
#️⃣ Use the hashtag
📱 Follow us on Instagram.

The contest begins at noon and will run through January 5, 2025.Take home $150 by winning one of these categories:
🎉 Holiday Fun (Perfect for your Light-Up Night pics!)
🍴 Sips & Bites
🏛️ Historic Sites

Take home $300 if you win the Grand Prize!

Don't worry about specifying your category, just post, and we'll organize. Feel free to tag us and alert friends (though not a condition for entry). Find the rules and entry info here: https://bit.ly/StAugPhotoContest

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📍St. Augustine City Hall / Lightner Museum

11/21/2024

And now for the big reveal... Here are the last two chefs for St. Augustine's Dinner. 🍽️ ✨

Held at The Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine - Peña-Peck House on Jan. 26, 2025, the event will feature a 7-course dinner prepared by five local chefs, each celebrated for their interpretations of regional gastronomy.

We announced three of them on Monday's post. Those three will be joined by:
👨‍🍳 Joshua Smith (left) • Executive Chef - Catch 27
👨‍🍳 Matthew Brown • Culinary Director, Chef and Partner - Asadolife

Tickets go on sale tomorrow! Watch our channels for the link.

Sponsored by the St. Johns Cultural Council and St. Johns County Tourist Development Council

James Beard Foundation Totally St. Augustine St. Augustine, Florida

11/20/2024

Celebrate St. Augustine’s deep African roots! 🪘

The SEA Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival—courtesy of the SEA Community Center—is back for its 11th year, bringing the vibrant traditions of West Africa to life through music, dance, food and crafts.

This free, family-friendly event offers a lineup packed with talent, including:

• Little Jake & The Soul Searchers – Dance along to soulful classics
• Ile Ijo and Kuumba Dancers and Drummers – Feel the beat with these powerful West African rhythms and dances
• The Doug Carn Trio – Performing jazz deftly orchestrated to bring out the depth and passion
• Amy Alysia and Soul Operation – Smooth vocals mixed with soulful blues, jazz and soft rock
• The Gullah Geechee Ring Shouters – Traditional ring shouting is a communal spiritual practice rooted in Gullah Geechee culture
• Pastor Julius Perry – Inspiring words and cultural reflections to uplift the spirit

Get the details here: https://bit.ly/StAugGullahGeechee2024

📍Sat, Dec 7 from 12 PM to 5 PM – Armstrong Park, 4950 Harvey Avenue, Elkton

11/19/2024

The James Beard Foundation is coming to St. Augustine. Here are three of the five chefs that will greet them. 🍽️

On Jan. 26, 2025, the The Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine - Peña-Peck House will host a 7-course, Dinner that will bring together five exceptional chefs in a celebration of our region's native flavors, culinary diversity and rich gastronomic heritage.

The first three chefs we're revealing are (clockwise from top left):
👨‍🍳 Barry Honan • Owner, Executive - Lotus Noodle Bar
👩‍🍳 Genie McNally • Chef and Co-owner - The Floridian
👨‍🍳 Marcel Vizcarra • Owner, Executive Chef - Llama Restaurant St Augustine

Pretty impressive start. We'll be back soon with the reveal of the remaining two chefs!

Tickets go on sale this Thursday, November 21. Watch for more details on that as well.

Sponsored by the St. Johns Cultural Council and St. Johns County Tourist Development Council.

James Beard Foundation Totally St. Augustine St. Augustine, Florida

11/15/2024

"Say Cheer!” 📸 🎄

The returns November 23rd. And for the third year in a row, so does our Photo Contest!

To enter, all you need to do is post a great photo on INSTAGRAM using the hashtag and follow us on Instagram (). But, hold your horses–don't do it yet! The contest kicks off on November 23 at noon and will run through January 5, 2025, giving you plenty of time to capture and post your best photos.

This year’s $150 categories include:
🎉 Holiday Fun
🍴 Sips & Bites
🏛️ Historic Sites

And, the Grand Prize is $300!

Find rules and entry info here: https://bit.ly/StAugPhotoContest

Need inspiration? Enjoy this example from previous Holiday Fun winner, Gail McCormick Vitikacs.

11/15/2024

Music that really hits home. 🎶 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

11/14/2024

This past July, Chef Barry Honan of Lotus Noodle Bar went to the prestigious James Beard House to prepare a meal. This January, the James Beard House comes to St. Augustine… 🍽️

More details soon.

Photo: Melissa Marcarelli Photography

Sponsored by the St. Johns Cultural Council and St. Johns County Tourist Development Council.

James Beard Foundation Totally St. Augustine The Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine - Peña-Peck House

11/13/2024

Planning Thanksgiving out? 🦃 Book now and be thankful you did! 🙏

Tables are going fast, and many are already fully booked. So reserve your spot today for a stress-free Thanksgiving meal! 🥂🍽️

For a list of restaurants open for Thanksgiving (or that offer special, pre-order meals to-go, like Asadolife), visit: https://bit.ly/StAugThanksgiving2024

11/11/2024

Thank you, Veterans, for your courage and sacrifice! 🇺🇸

This , we remember the bravery and dedication of all who served. Did you know St. Augustine played a key role in WWII? The Coast Guard was stationed here, living in the historic Hotel Ponce de Leon (now Flagler College), keeping watch from the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. And as seen in this photo, training at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.

To dive into St. Augustine’s military history and learn how our city supported the war effort, check out more here: https://bit.ly/StAugWWIIMilitaryStories

11/08/2024

Historic St. Augustine is still discovering NEW history! 🌊🔍

Our region is continuously unearthing stories of its vibrant past, including literally unearthing this find at Grant’s Villa, the historic 1,450-acre indigo plantation owned by Florida's first British governor, James Grant (1768-1783).

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum's Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) has been searching for artifacts along the old plantation's riverfront and found this wooden boat believed to have been abandoned in the 1800s. The remains consist of almost the entire bottom of a cross-planked skiff, complete with an intact keel plank and side plank remnants.

It's an incredible find, both because there are very few examples of historic watercraft preserved in this condition and because the techniques used to build this particular vessel have been lost to history. So the LAMP team and other archaeologists can learn a lot from this.

The team will capture drone footage, attempt a photomodel and meticulously map the individual timbers using their advanced EOS Arrow Positioning System (submeter GPS receiver), before reburying it (the most cost effective way to preserve it)! 😮

11/07/2024

is over. Here's how the Lightner Museum stays lit. 🔥🔥🔥 x

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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