Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
Florida's largest shrimp festival since 1964. Kicks off with the Red, White & Shrimp Parade on April 30, followed by fresh seafood, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and riverfront fireworks.
What's Happening
From world-famous festivals to weekly farmers markets, there's always something happening in Fernandina Beach.
Don't Miss
Florida's largest shrimp festival since 1964. Kicks off with the Red, White & Shrimp Parade on April 30, followed by fresh seafood, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and riverfront fireworks.
Nashville comes to the coast. An intimate celebration of original music and storytelling, with acoustic rounds at local venues featuring the writers behind well-known songs.
Step into Victorian England on Centre Street. Period costumes, carolers, strolling characters, and holiday festivities transform downtown into a Dickensian wonderland.
Downtown's big fall fundraiser for Fernandina Beach Main Street: dozens of craft brewers and distillers, food trucks, a maker's marketplace and live music at Central Park.
Fernandina's Times Square-style countdown on the downtown waterfront. A giant lighted shrimp is lowered at midnight, with fireworks over the Amelia River, live music and food trucks.
A ticketed evening stroll along Centre Street: sip your way between 25+ downtown merchants with a keepsake cup and a sip map. A fun, laid-back way to shop and support local.
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Weekly & Monthly
7th Street at Centre • 9am - 1pm
MarketCentre Street • 6pm - 9pm
Live MusicHistoric Downtown Galleries • 5pm - 8pm
ArtFort Clinch State Park • Seasonal
HistoricComing Up
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Waterfront Park Downtown Fernandina Beach • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FestivalAmelia River Waterfront Park • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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