Annual St. Augustine Events
The historic city of St. Augustine is known to be the gracious host of many annual events and yearly festivals that attract visitors from all over the world. No matter what time of year you plan your St. Augustine vacation, you will be able to enjoy all the events this wonderful city has to offer. Spring and summer in St. Augustine feature art fairs and music festivals, autumn kicks off with the oldest city celebrating its very own birthday, and of course winter in Florida is always beautiful and St. Augustine celebrates with events such as the “Nights of Lights” and much more. The Marriott hotels in St. Augustine are the perfect choice when traveling to these annual St. Augustine festivals and events.
Taste of St. Augustine
Savor the exceptional flavors of St. Augustine area restaurants at the annual Taste of St. Augustine event. This event is a great way to see what each regional eatery considers to be their signature dish and also enjoy the outdoor atmosphere of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre where the annual occasion is held.
Blessing of the Fleet
Tourist and locals alike gather together for the annual Blessing of the Fleet that is held every Palm Sunday at the St. Augustine Marina. This colorful event and yacht procession is quite engaging and ceremonial for all spectators to partake in. Boats of all types and their owners pass by the main pier to accept their blessing for the year ahead.
Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
The annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival is a wonderful folk music event that should not be missed while on your St. Augustine vacation. At this festival you can unwind and enjoy great music in downtown St. Augustine. The basis for the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival is to continue the tradition of folk and other music art forms as well. This is a wonderful event for families to experience together while visiting St. Augustine.
The Players Championship at Sawgrass
The Players Championship at Sawgrass was the product of a vision of then PGA TOUR Commissioner Deane Beman to create an exceptional and distinctive host site for the players’ own tournament. Attending The Players Championship at Sawgrass while staying at our St. Augustine hotels would be any golfers’ or golf enthusiasts dream come true.
Daytona 500
Our St. Augustine Hotels are only a short 45 minutes north of Daytona, Florida making it the perfect place to stay when attending the notorious Daytona 500 races.
Daytona Bike Week
Daytona Bike Week is a motorcycle event and rally held every year in Daytona Beach, Florida. Over half a million bikers and motorcycle fans make their way to the event for the 10-days worth of festivities’ and camaraderie. Daytona Bike Week includes concerts, street parties, racing and much more. This event is worth the trip and our hotels are the perfect place to stay while attending Bike Week since St. Augustine is just a short drive from Daytona.
Ancient City Gamefish Association’s Kingfish Challenge
The Ancient City Gamefish Association’s Kingfish Challenge is a mackerel fishing competition where first place takes home $15,000 dollars! It is an annual event held every July.
