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Jacksonville Beach Special Events - 2010
Find It All in Jacksonville Beach
The Blues, Jazz, Rock’n Roll, the Pops, and the Movies!
Jacksonville Beach continues its tradition as the entertainment center of Northeast Florida. Spring and Summer are festival and concert season in this city by the sea. Fans of the blues, jazz, classical music, and movies are just a few of the many who are drawn to the nearly weekly events in Jacksonville Beach that offer family entertainment.
Beginning in March, Jacksonville Beach residents and visitors have an opportunity to enjoy some of the best national and regional bands, all with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean serving as the backdrop. Festivals also feature a variety of arts, crafts, and children’s activities. [more]...
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September 11, 2010
ANNUAL SISTERS OF THE SEA SURF CLASSIC
Saturday 8 AM - 1 PM
Location: Beach on south side of Jacksonville Beach Pier
Women’s only surf contest.
(904) 608-7777
www.sistersofthesea.org
September 18, 2010
PURPLE STRIDE AT THE BEACH
Saturday 8 AM – 1 PM
A competitive 4-mile run and a 1-mile fun run on the beach. Pancreatic cancer awareness event to include entertainment, food, & guest speakers
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion & beach
For additional information call 686-0053 or visit www.pancan.org
September 25, 2010
FIRST COAST BEACH SERIES
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS
September 25, Saturday 7AM – 7 PM
Location: Beach- In front of Sea Walk Pavilion
http://www.fcva1.com
October 2, 2010
BUDDY WALK
Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM
Down Syndrome Association public awareness and fundraiser for programs to benefit children with Down syndrome. One mile walk on the beach, music, clowns, and inflatables.
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion
For more info: (904) 353-6300 www.dsaj.org
October 9 & 10, 2010
EPIC FALL CLASSIC SURF CONTEST
Saturday and Sunday
Location: On the beach south of Jacksonville Beach Pier
www.epicsurfministries.com
For more info: (904) 249- 1201
October 16, 2010
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST CANCER
Saturday 8 AM to 12 Noon
5K beach walk, run or bike to celebrate life and breast cancer survivorship. Funds benefit the American Cancer Society’s programs & research.
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion & Beach
For more info: www.cancer.org/stridesonline
November 13, 2010
OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK
Saturday 8 AM – 11 AM
Non-competitive 5K Walk to raise awareness and funds about suicide prevention
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion
For more info: (904) 891-4351
www.outofthedarkness.org
November 20, 2010
RIGHT WHALE FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
Festival with children’s activities, music, beach clean-up, and other activities.
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion and beach
www.rightwhalefestival.org
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