Jacksonville hosts exciting festivals and events throughout the year. Learn more about some of the most popular annual events in Florida!
Jax Boat Show The Jacksonville Marine Association is putting on a three-day boat show , celebrating and showcasing all manner of sea craft used for varied purposes, whether it's catching waves to ski or fish to eat.
The 26.2 With Donna The only marathon in the world that donates 100 percent of its profits to Breast Cancer Research. Celebrate the cause at the 26.2 With Donna Marathon this year!
The Spartan Race Florida's #1 ranked motocross park meets the world's #1 obstacle course race .
Community First Seawalk Music Festival The Community First Seawalk Music Festival is a free, family-friendly event here at Jax Beach on the Seawalk Pavilion. The festival celebrates Jacksonville's local cultures with all local artists, food, and music. VIP Premium Seating, however, is available for purchase.
World of Nations Celebration Get your passport ready to go around the world in just two days. This outdoor festival in downtown's Metropolitan Park showcases the culture, music, and food from dozens of nations.
Gate River Run This is the largest 15K in the United States . The route takes runners through Downtown Jacksonville and across many of our famous bridges.
THE PLAYERS Championship Golf's best players descend upon Ponte Vedra for the annual tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Do not miss their attempts to beat the world-famous 17th hole; it's a tricky one!
Jax Home & Patio Show Come to the Prime Osborn Convention Center for this local Jacksonville outdoor accoutrement extravaganza .
Jax Science Festival The Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) and The Foundation Academy present one of the smartest and coolest science festivals in the state. Come to FSCJ's south campus to learn some new scientific tricks and the perfectly rational and evidence-based logic behind those tricks.
The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Always held the second full weekend in March, “The Amelia” draws over 300 rare vehicles from collections around the world to The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island for a celebration of the automobile like no other.
Collective Con Three days of pure excitement and fun featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, cosplayers, artists, writers, anime, video gaming, live music and more. Collective Con takes place at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds in Downtown Jacksonville.
Springing The Blues This is the largest oceanfront free Blues Festival in the world! It takes place in sunny Jacksonville Beach every April.
Mandarin Art Festival The organizers of this fest (in support of the non-profit Mandarin Community Club which promotes local beautification) are calling for artists, patrons, and guests alike to be a part of their festival as purveyors and preservationists of the community's natural and creative culture.
Joseph A. Strasser Butterfly Festival Each year, Tree Hill Nature Center hosts this unique community event that culminates in a live butterfly release. The event has animal encounters, live music and games as well as crafts and more! We love having local vendors sell their crafts and goods!
Jacksonville Jazz Festival This is one of the largest free Jazz Festivals in the nation. Taking place every year during Memorial Day Weekend, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival attracts more than 130,000 people and some of the best Jazz musicians to Downtown Jacksonville for three spectacular days. #jaxjazzfesitval
Jacksonville Fourth of July Celebrations Enjoy live music, food vendors, and spectacular free firework displays . Whether you are looking for riverfront fireworks show in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville or in Jacksonville Beach at the Stars and Stripes at the Seawalk Pavillion July 4th Celebration Jacksonville is where you'll want to be this summer.
The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament & Festival Reel in a big one! This is the largest kingfish tournament in the country. Anglers of all experience levels are welcome.
Jacksonville Jaguars Season Kicks Off Go Jags! Enjoy some of the best tailgating in the NFL and watch the Jaguars play at EverBank Field in Downtown Jacksonville.
Bold City Beer & Music Festival Make plans to attend the Bold City Beer Festival, North Florida's Premier Beer, Food & Music Festival presented by 904 Happy Hour. The festival features beer sampling, two music stages, food trucks, vendors and VIP beer passes. All located under the Fuller Warren bridge, right on the St. Johns River.
WasabiCon WasabiCon is an annual pop culture event designed to celebrate anime, comics, cosplay, internet culture, paranormal, science fiction, tabletop gaming, video games, and all things “geek”. The two day Jacksonville, Florida convention features an Artist Alley, a Vendors Room, celebrity guests, panels, workshops, games, and more.
Sea and Sky Air Show Jacksonville's own, The Blue Angels, come home every year to thrill audiences with an air show at Jacksonville Beach. Witness thrills like never before from a variety of military and civilian aerobatic demonstrations.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra's Season Begins Ranked as one of the top 40 symphonies in the nation, Jacksonville's Symphony brings a fresh take to classics and pop music each season.
Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Get into the Halloween spirit at Northeast Florida's most visited attraction. This is a not-so-scary Halloween celebration for the whole family.
Kids Free November Bring the whole family for Kids Free November in Jacksonville. Throughout the month of November, discover all the family fun that Jacksonville has to offer at our city's top attractions! The best part? Kids under 12 get in FREE all month long! Now tell us that isn't something to get excited about, much less plan a trip for!
Florida vs. Georgia Football Game The biggest rivalry in the SEC comes to Jacksonville every fall . Don't miss the celebrations at RV City, the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the best part of all, the game!
Porchfest Free Live Music Festival with Food and Fun Take Over the Parks and Porches of Historic Springfield in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida
City of Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade Join the City of Jacksonville, on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 11:01am, as we honor true American heroes - our veterans and active-duty military. This patriotic parade features more than 4,000 participants including grand marshals, senior military officials, active-duty and retired military, veterans groups, local high school marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units and more! Visit JaxVeteransDayParade.com for more information and a map of the parade route.
Jacksonville Light Boat Parade Dozens of boats decorated with festive holiday lights parade down the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville the Saturday after Thanksgiving making for a great family holiday affair!
St. John's Town Center Holiday Spectacular The 13th annual Holiday Spectacular at St. Johns Town Center will kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 10 from 2-8 p.m. The festive event will feature a full day of activities, culminating with the lighting of the tree by Santa Claus and fireworks display at 8 p.m. Shoppers will enjoy holiday entertainment including live music from 2-6 p.m., with main stage activities beginning at 6 p.m.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Jacksonville Landing The day after Thanksgiving, Jacksonville welcomes the holiday season with a spectacular riverfront tree lighting ceremony.
WinterFEST at Adventure Landing Every holiday seasons this popular water park becomes a winter wonderland with an ice skating rink, ice slides, winter village and hot cocoa. This event runs through January.
New Year's Eve Celebration in Downtown Jacksonville End the year with an enormous celebration that includes live music, vendors, and an amazing riverfront fireworks show.
ZOOLights at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Discover the Jacksonville Zoo after hours and walk through the exhibits and gardens decorated with thousands of sparkling LED lights.
The TaxSlayer Bowl Two of college football's best SEC vs. Big 10 teams go head-to-head for the battle of the TaxSlayer Bow l trophy, on the last weekend in December at EverBank Field.
