During this transitional time of back to school, football games and late summer/early fall festivals, Northeast Florida brims with possibility. We are so excited for the Jacksonville Jaguars to kick off its 30th anniversary season, with a new state-of-the-art stadium also on the way.
Football Season
The Jacksonville Jaguars commemorate its 30th anniversary season with a new logo and world-class stadium due in 2028. Away games fill most of the team’s September schedule, which began with the season opener against Miami (on September 8); Buffalo broadcast on “Monday Night Football” (September 23), and Houston (September 29). They play their first home game at EverBank Stadium against the Cleveland Browns (September 15).
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Live Music
Celebrate Jacksonville Symphony’s 75th season opening, as it performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” (Jacksonville Performing Arts Center, September 21). St. Augustine hosts its back-to-back Sing Out Loud Festival headlined by Eric Church, Noah Kahan and Norah Jones (various venues, September 21-22), and Songwriters Festival with 30 artists and 70 performances (various venues, September 27-29). Hootie & the Blowfish play VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (September 27).
jaxsymphony.org | singoutloudfestival.com | staugustinesongwritersfestival.com | jaxevents.com
In 1565, Spanish explorers established the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the U.S. Known as the Ancient City or the Old City, St. Augustine charms residents and visitors to this day with its historic architecture, over 42 miles of barrier coastline and thriving hospitality scene. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
St. Augustine
Cultural Calendar
MOCA Jacksonville’s centennial celebration continues with “A Century of Contemporary,” which opens with a reception featuring art, live music and libations. Amelia Island Dance Festival returns with workshops for every level and performances by guest dancers/choreographers from national companies and Broadway (Amelia Community Theatre, September 5-8). Amelia Island Opera’s 4th season starts with “The Latin Divos” (Story & Song, September 28-29).
mocajacksonville.unf.edu | ameliaislanddancefestival.org | ameliaislandopera.org
Part of the Sea Island archipelago in the Southeastern U.S., Amelia Island tops many vacationers’ bucket lists. Eight flags have flown over the centuries-old, historic destination, whose quiet beaches and premier resorts such as the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island continue to draw residents and visitors. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Amelia Island
Florida Fin Fest
Fun for all ages, Florida Fin Fest promotes ocean conservation through art, music and education. Visit its Education Village for guest speakers and family-friendly activities and immersive experiences like underwater VR. The two-day event also features festival fare and a concert lineup with St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Fernandina Beach’s Flipturn and more great bands (Seawalk Pavilion and Latham Plaza, September 13-14).
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Part of Jacksonville’s 22 miles of beaches, Jacksonville Beach is the largest of the city’s beach communities. Officially named in 1925, the hub for outdoor activities and entertainment counts many attractions including Jacksonville Beach Pier and Seawalk Pavilion. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Jacksonville
Fall on the Farm
With fall’s official arrival soon, get in the spirit of the season at Congaree & Penn. Its pastoral setting is perfect for sipping cider, taking wagon rides and picking pumpkins. The pumpkin patch runs from September 20-November 10 (Fridays-Sundays), with rotating musicians and food trucks. The next monthly fried fish dinner with cornbread, farmhouse salad, Jupiter rice grits and key lime bars is September 27.
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Jacksonville, the largest city geographically in the contiguous U.S., boasts an incredible variety of green spaces and beaches, as well as prime waterfront from the Atlantic Ocean to St. Johns River with its iconic bridges. The city’s vast network of neighborhoods and islands further invites nonstop adventure. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
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