Sports
Jacksonville Kennel Club
186 Pecan Park Road
Greyhound racing.
Alltel Stadium
Alltel Stadium also continues to
host the annual NCAA University of Florida vs. University of Georgia, and Gator
Bowl football games. Alltel Stadium seats 73,000, but additional temporary seats
are added behind the South End Zone - expanding the capacity from 73,000 to well
over 80,000 - for the annual Florida-Georgia game.
Greater
Jacksonville Fair
The Jacksonville Fairgrounds are
located in the sports complex adjacent to Alltel Stadium, the Jacksonville
Coliseum, and Wolfson Baseball Park.
Gator Bowl
Association
One Gator Bowl Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 798-1700
(800) 374-BOWL toll-free
(904) 632-2080 fax
The Gator Bowl Association, a
non-profit organization that hosts Toyota Gator Bowl on January 1, as well as
33 other year round Events. Each year the Gator Bowl brings 35,000 visitors to
Jacksonville to ring in the New Year.
Barracudas
Hockey
5740-1 Spring Park Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
904-367-1ICE(423)
904-367-1424 fax
Barracudas will take the ice at
home early in November each year.
Theaters
Alhambra Dinner Theatre
The Alhambra has been performing
professional, Broadway style musicals and comedies in Jacksonville for more than
30 years. The intimate 400 seat theatre offers a wonderful dinner buffet with a
full selection of beverages.
The Florida
Theatre
128 East Forsyth Street
Jacksonville, FL
From ballet and opera to
contemporary pop, jazz, rock, country and blues, the Florida Theatre offers 200
cultural and entertainment events annually for every taste and age.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
300 West Water Street
(904) 354-5547
The Orchestra offers a Family Series each season
that introduces children to the classics. The symphony plays outdoors in
Metropolitan Park during spring and summer. Special concerts every year include
Halloween “Symphonic Spooktacular” and Holiday Pops in December.
Nathan H.
Wilson Center for the Performing Arts
11901 Beach Blvd.
FCCJ South Campus,
Building M1
Jacksonville, FL
32246
904-646-2222
A variety of
national productions have put the Wilson Center on their schedule bringing to
town opera, dance and multidisciplinary productions, as well as creative theater
for all ages. Since it's not a large performing arts center, each experience is
more intimate.
Times Union
Center for the Performing Arts, Moran Theatre
300 Water St
Jacksonville, FL
32202
904-633-6110
The Moran Theater
is finished in warm wood tones and rich red colors providing a royal setting for
the large productions that grace this hall. Jacksonville's traveling Broadway
shows, are held here. The theater's capacity is 3,000.
Theatreworks,
Inc.
1 east Independent
Drive
(904) 353-3500
A nonprofit
organization that brings live, professional children’s touring productions to
Jacksonville. Reservations are required as most performances are sellouts.
Events
January
Toyota Gator Bowl Classic
(800) 374-BOWL toll-free
(904) 632-2080 fax
The Gator Bowl Association, a
non-profit organization hosts Toyota Gator Bowl at Alltel Stadium on January 1
each year.
"A Slave Ship Speaks: The
Wreck of the Henrietta Marie"
An exhibit of historical
artifacts recovered from an English Merchant ship that carried human cargo from
Africa to America for 3 years before sinking off the Florida Coast in 1700. Ritz
Theatre & LaVilla Museum, 829 N. Davis Street, Jacksonville. For more
information call 904-632-5555.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Parade
Mid-January
(904) 775-0540
Annual parade Marching bands
from all over the northeast honor Dr. King’s dream for America.
Symphony Sampler
End of January
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
performs at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St
Jacksonville. Call 877-662-6731.
Jacksonville (call for
schedule)
Jacksonville Barracudas match up
at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1145 East Adams Street, Jacksonville. For more
information call 904-367-1423.
February
Ritz Voices Black History
Jazz Concert
February
Enjoy the sounds of the Ritz
Voices and celebrate Black History Month. Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum, 829 N.
Davis St., Jacksonville. Call 904-632-5555.
Jazz in Dixieland
Late Feb.
a half-century of classic jazz,
along with colorful stage sets and costumes, vintage musical instruments, and
tap dancing. Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St.,
Jacksonville. Call 904-354-5547.
Jacksonville Scottish
Highland Games
Late February
Clans from all over the world
come together to celebrate Scottish culture. Dance and athletic competitions are
just part of the fun. University of North Florida, Jacksonville. Call
904-725-5744.
Much Ado About Books
February 22
Jacksonville's annual
celebration of reading and writing. Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water
St., Jacksonville. Call 904-630-2665.
March
Monster Truck Show
Early March
Experience the excitement of the
U.S. Hot Rod Superbowl of Motorsports. ALLTEL Stadium, 1 Stadium Place,
Jacksonville.
Call 630-3900.
Opera Season Opens
Early March
FCCJ Artist Series, Times-Union
Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St., Jacksonville. Call 904-632-3373.
Concours d' Elegance
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
(904) 636-0027
One of the nation's largest
classic car shows. Ritz Carlton,Amelia Island and The Golf Club of Amelia Island
at Summer Beach.
Bob Hayes Invitational Track
Meet
Mid March
The Bob Hayes Invitational Track
Meet is the largest one-day track event in the nation. The meet honors
Jacksonville native Bob Hayes, the only man to win an Olympic Gold Medal and an
NFL Super Bowl ring. Athletes will be competing at William M. Raines High
School. For more details, call 904-924-3049.
St. Johns River Celebration
Mid March
Every March, hundreds of
volunteers spend a Saturday morning removing trash from the St. Johns River as
part of the annual St. Johns River Celebration, one of many environmental
efforts to protect Northeast Florida’s natural resources. Call 904-630-3690.
The Players Championship
End of March
The Tour's richest tournament
and premier spring event in Jacksonville is played at the famed TPC at Sawgrass
Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach. Call 904-285-7888.
Stars On Ice
Late March
The multi-million dollar Stars
on Ice production combines a cast of the most versatile and exceptional figure
skating stars in the world with state-of-the-art lighting and sound technology,
cutting edge costume designs, progressively innovative staging and choreography,
and a mix of American standards to the most contemporary tunes in all genres of
today’s music. Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1145 E.Adams St., Jacksonville. Call
904-630-3900.
April
Springing the Blues Festival
Early April
Nationally recognized blues
festival featuring blues performers, great BBQ and seafood, childrens’games and
rides. Arts and Crafts Show. Sea Walk Pavillion, Jacksonville Beach, Call
904-247-6100.
Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Mid April
The Jacksonville Jazz festival
returns larger and better than ever in the spring with a variety of jazz genres
represented, multiple locations and expanded list of performers. Metropolitan
Park 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville. Call 904 630-3690.
Blessing of the Fleet
Mid April
The Office of Special Events and
Captains' Club join together to present the annual "Blessing of the Fleet,"
Northbank Riverfront Park. Jacksonville. Call 904 268-3419 or 904 630-3690
Earth Day Celebration
Third weekend in April
Come and enjoy two stages of
live entertainment and interactive children’s activities. Jacksonville
Landing, Jacksonville. Call 904-630-3692.
World of Nations Celebration
Late April
Annual World of Nations
Celebration celebrates the rich cultural traditions and unique heritage of
people from around the world. An opportunity to experience the cuisine,
artistry and customs. Saturday night features a fireworks showcase
choreographed to music specially chosen for the World of Nations Celebration.
Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville, 904- 630-3690.
Art After Dark
Late April
Art After Dark is the
community’s premiere showcase for the works of emerging visual artists. The
focal point is an art exhibition and sale featuring a dozen First Coast artists
working in several different media. Also features a silent auction, live music,
door prizes and special showings of student artwork. Florida Theatre,
128 E.Forsyth St., Jacksonville.
Call 904-355-2787.
The Official Opening of the
Beaches
Late April
Featuring the Beach Music &
Dance Festival, Sandcastle Building, good food entertainment, children’s
activities, Arts and Crafts, Beachfest Parade,and 5k Run/Walk. Sea Walk
Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach. Call 904-249-3972.
Florida Ballet
Late April
Annual spring repertory dance
performance by Jacksonville's Florida Ballet. Florida Theatre, 128 East Forsyth
St., Jacksonville. Call 904-355-2787.
May
Annual Shrimp Festival
Early May
The shrimp festival is the
largest event of the year on Amelia Island, attracts about 150,000 people during
the weekend. The festival is rated as one of the best in Florida and one of the
top 20 events in the southeast region of the U.S. Features shrimp, live music,
and arts & crafts, antiques, etc., Call 1-800-226-3542.
Wave Master's Surfing Contest
Early May
Florida's Largest and most
prestigious open amateur surfing tournament. This event attracts over 300
competitors from all over the southeast. Beach at 5th Ave. North., Jacksonville
Beach. Call 904-241-0600.
Jacksonville Suns (all month)
Call for schedule
7:05pm, The Baseball Park
201 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd.,
Jacksonville. Call 904-358-2846.
Pops at the Beach- Mother's
Day Concert
Mother’s Day
Pops Concert by the Jacksonville
Symphony Orchestra. Jacksonville Beach, Sea Walk Paviliion, Call 904-247-6100.
Sail Jacksonville
Mid-May
Jacksonville's downtown
riverfront comes alive with the tall ships from around the world. The three-day
festival includes a variety of activities including in-the-water events, such as
the Parade of Sail, land-side demonstrations and events. Jacksonville. Call
904-630-3690.
Jacksonville Film Festival
Mid-May
Celebrate the best of local,
national, and international independent films. Florida Theatre, Ritz Theatre and
La Villa Museum. Jacksonville. Call 904-247-8337.
Spring Music Festival
A Memorial Day Weekend tradition
in Jacksonville. A free concert, starring a national headline recording artist.
Metropolitan Park 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville. Call 904-630-3690.
Kuumba African Cultural Arts
and Music Festival
3rd week in May
The festival hosts performances
from various parts of the globe.
Including West Africa, Northeast
Africa, The Caribbean, Canada, and from cities around the globe. A. Philip
Randolph Park, Jacksonville. Call 904-630-3690.
June
Jacksonville Suns all month:
Call for schedule
June 1
3:05pm, The Baseball Park
201 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd.,
Jacksonville. Call 904-358-2846.
Fiesta Players
June 21
Fiesta Playera dia de San Juan
Bautista is an annual event in Jacksonville, Florida, and is one of the largest
Latin American festivals in the country. A three-weekend long event, this
festival celebrates the culture and customs of Puerto Rico with Latin American
music and cuisine. Sea Walk Pavillion, Jacksonville Beach. Call 904-247-6100.
July
Freedom, FanFare and
Fireworks
July 4
Metropolitan Park,
1410 Gator Bowl Blvd.,
Jacksonville. Call 904-630-3690
Liberty Fest: an
Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Help celebrate America's
Birthday. The festival area will be the spot for entertainment, food music
children's, activities, skydivers,and fireworks.Sea Walk Pavillion, Jacksonville
Beach. Call
904-247-1651.
September
Remembrance Ceremony
September 11
A ceremony for the victims and
their families,heroes of the tragedies of September 11, 2001. 7:30pm Sea Walk
Pavillion,J acksonville Beach,Call 904-249-3972
Grassroots Music Festival
Come and celebrate American
grassroots music. Rooted in culture and history influenced by
blues,country,bluegrass,jam and rock styles. Sea Walk Pavilion, Jacksonville
Beach, Call 904-249-3972.
October
Jacksonville Sea and Sky
Spectacular
Last weekend in October
Sea Walk Pavillion ,
Jacksonville Beach. Call 904-630-3690.
Florida Georgia Weekend
Last weekend in October
call for more information
904-630-3690
November
Veteran's Day Parade
November 11
Call 904-630-3690
Jacksonville Light Parade
November 29
call for more information
904-630-3690
December 31
Annual New Year's Eve
Celebration
call for more information 904-630-3690
