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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.

2013 Special Events PDF Calendar
Event dates and times are subject to change.


May 31, 2013 - 9:00pm

Film:  INDEPENDENCE DAY

The City of Jacksonville Beach and PRI Productions are happy to announce the second Moonlight Movie in the three-film series.  The 2013 series runs three consecutive Friday nights.  Films begin at 9 PM.

Restrictions include alcohol, skateboards, bicycles, glass, and animals (except qualified service animals)

May 31 - Independence Day

June 7 - Ice Age

June 1, 2013 - 8:00am

Location:  On the beach near the Red Cross Lifesaving Station

www.liferollson.org

 

June 7, 2013 - 9:00pm

Film:  ICE AGE

The City of Jacksonville Beach and PRI Productions are happy to present the third MOONLIGHT MOVIE of the 3-film series.  Film begins at 9 PM.

Restrictions include alcohol, skateboards, bicycles, glass, and animals (except qualified service animals)

June 8, 2013 - 8:00am

Location:  South side of pier

For more info:  904-626-9090

www.floridasurfing.org

 

June 9, 2013 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Location:  Sea Walk Pavilion

The City of Jacksonville Beach is proud to present the line up for this year's annual Summer Jazz Concert Series scheduled for Sunday evenings from 5 PM until 9 PM at the Sea Walk Pavilion on June 9 and July 14.  Bring your blankets or lawn chairs.  Admission is free.

JUNE 9

Headliner (7:30 PM) - Phil Perry and Joey Sommerville

Middle Act (6:15 PM) - Jonathan Fritzen

Opening Act (5 PM) - The Groov Band

JULY 14

Headliner (7:30 PM) - Jeff Lorber with special guest Everette Harp

Middle Act (6:15 PM) - Matt Marshak

Opening Act (5 PM) - Pierre & Company

 

 

June 13, 2013 - 6:30pm

Location:  On the beach at the Sea Walk Pavilion beach cross-over

Fundraiser for the Challenged Athletes Foundation

www.prsracetiming.com

matt@prsracetiming.com

 

June 15, 2013 - 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Location:  Sea Walk Pavilion

The new kickoff to summer!

The Community First Seawalk Music Festival is a brand new music festival with all local music and all local vendors.  Arts, crafts, vendor marketplace, kids zone and great local live music.  Local festival for the local lifestyle.

www.communityfirstseawalk.com

 

June 17, 2013 - 8:00am - 2:00pm

Location:  South side of pier

A free surf event for children aged 16 and under.  Join the Hurley team for a fun, no-pressure, surf contest.  The event is for children who have never surfed before, average surfers, and experienced surfers -- it is a fun beach day for everyone.  Register soon.  The event is open to the first 75 registrants.

For more information visit www.aquaeast.com and www.hurley.com

 

June 22, 2013 - 9:00am - 1:00pm

The 19th Annual "Get Hooked on Fishing NOT Drugs, Kid's Fishing Rodeo" will be hosted by the Jacksonville Beach Police Department on Saturday, June 22, 2013.

The event will be held at Hugenot Park in Jacksonville Beach at the Lagoon. The park is located behind the tennis center at the corner of 3rd Street, South (A1A) and 16th Avenue, South. The fun begins at 9:00 am and continues until 1:00 pm, rain or shine. This event is free to all children. There will be pony rides, a petting zoo, children's finger printing, SWAT demonstrations, "DUNK the Cop", and fishing for kids - ages 15 and under.

Come join us for free games and prizes, drawing for gifts, free food, coloring contest, and much more. Prizes will be given for