This Weekend in St. Augustine
Friday, June 15, 2012| Friday, Saturday & Sunday: June 15-17 |
2012 Fountain Mercury King Buster 400
The
premiere Southern Kingfish competition of the year - with over $175,000
in cash and prizes! The tournament kicks off on Wednesday with a
children's fishing outing from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina,111
Avenida Menendez. On Friday, the Junior Angler Tournament takes place
noon to 3 p.m. On Saturday the main tournament takes place from 6 a.m.
to 3 p.m. On Sunday, there will be an awards party with live music
Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. For registration and more information, call
904.759.6588 or visit www.kingbuster400.com
Night Sights and Tales Tour
Be
among the first to experience this new Gold Tour covering major St.
Augustine sights at night and ghost tales, where appropriate. The tour
covers the area between the Old Jail in the north and the National
Cemetery in the south - nine miles in 90 minutes aboard a silent,
comfortable all-electric bus. Tours are by reservation only and are
priced at $20 per adult and $9 for children under 12. Call
904-325-0547 www.staugustinegoldtours.com
Summer Art Exhibit
See
the new Summer Exhibit featuring pottery and stunning fine art by
regional painters at Worley Faver Gallery, 11A Aviles Street in St.
Augustine. Owners Dena and Worley Faver can often be found in the
gallery and you can watch Worley working on his latest creation. Gallery
hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Monday and by appointment
on other days. Phone: 904-304-2310.
Bingo, The Musical at Limelight Theatre
Musical
comedy about Vern, Honey and Patsy who have driven through a terrible
storm in the name of their weekly obsession. Thursday through Saturday
at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through July 1. All performances take
place at the Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue in St. Augustine.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for students and
military. For more information, call 904.825.1164 or visit www.limelight-theatre.org
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| Saturday: June 16 |
Family Day Kayak Trip Join
Ripple Effect Ecotours on a kayak tour designed for all ages and skill
levels on the Guana "Family Day" Kayak tours every Saturday morning from
9-11 a.m. during the month of June. The calm estuarine waters of the
Guana River are teeming with life and there's no better way to enjoy one
of the best kept natural areas in Northeast Florida! High-quality
kayaking equipment and professional kayak/naturalist guides make this
kayak trip accessible for ages 6 to 80+ years. No experience is
necessary. Discounted pricing of $50 for adults and $45 for kids
includes free admission to the GTM NERR Environmental Education
Center! Call (904)347-1565 or reserve online www.RippleEffectEcoTours.com
Vettes At The Village
Vettes
at the Village returns for its 12th year at World Golf Village and
will feature over 100 classic, late model and custom Corvettes around
the Walk of Champions from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. An awards ceremony
featuring Best of Show and People's Choice will follow the show. Free
admission. It all takes place at World Golf Village, located off I-95 at
Exit 323 in St. Augustine. For more information visit www.nfca.net
Tolomato Cemetery Tours
Self-guided
and docent led tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Tolomato Cemetery, an
historic cemetery is located on Cordova Street, the site of an earlier
Franciscan Indian mission (Our Lady of Guadalupe of the Tolomato) in St
Augustine. Burials officially ceased in 1884. Visits are free of charge,
but visitors are encouraged to offer a donation. All money goes to the
preservation and restoration of the cemetery. For more information,
visit www.tolomatocemetery.com.
Low Tide Bike Ride at Anastasia State Park
Ranger-led
bike ride and bird watch on Conch Island. Ride is 3 ½ miles and
departs at 1 p.m. Anastasia State Park is located at 1340 A1A South on
Anastasia Island in St. Augustine. Participation is free with paid Park
admission. 904.461.2033. http://www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
James Marvell of Mercy
Experience
a visually enhanced musical trip to the 60's when James Marvell of
Mercy ("Love" can make you happy) performs at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Barn
at Fort Menendez on San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine. Adults: $12
and Kids (3-12) $7 - period clothing from the 60's encouraged. For more
information call 904-824-8874.
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| Sunday: June 17 |
Free Zip for Dad!
Take
Dad on a Father's Day Adventure - zip lining over hundreds of gators
and crocodiles at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park!
Buy one ticket and Dad gets to zip for free on the Crocodile Crossing's
Nile River Course. Reservations and proper footwear required. Call
904-824-3337 x36 www.alligatorfarm.us
Faver-Dykes Kayak Tour
Take
a break from the Hustle-Bustle and Kayak from Faver-Dykes State Park
to the Princess Place Preserve. From 8-11 a.m., enjoy the serenity
and seclusion of the great outdoors with s kayak trip from Faver-Dykes
State Park to Princess Park Preserve located between St. John's and
Flagler Counties. Lush forests of Pine, Hickory, and Magnolia trees
surround you as you paddle our Expedition kayaks through miles of
undisturbed Northeast Florida marshes. A true gem of conservation and
beauty and paddling with a certified UF Master Naturalist Instructor is
certain to enlighten and enrich. Price: $55.00/person Phone:
904-347-1565 for reservations or online at www.RippleEffectEcotours.com.
Father's Day At The World Golf Hall Of Fame
Admission
is free to everyone for Father's Day. Activities include a self-guided
tour through the museum highlighting past U.S. Open winners and their
stories. Fathers will receive a special goody bag filled with gifts,
coupons and certificates. The World Golf Hall of Fame is located at 1
World Golf Place, off I-95 Exit 323 in St. Augustine. www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org
Father's Day Sailing Adventure
Why
buy Dad another tie when you can take him sailing? He can go on a 12:15
p.m. 2-hour Day Sail or a 6:15 p.m. 2-hour Sunset Sail. Dad can hoist
the sails, take the helm, or kick back and relax with a cool drink. Pack
him a picnic with his favorite snacks. The
Day Sail is $35 for Adults, $25 for Kids ages 2-12, under 2 free; the
Sunset Sail is $45 for Adults, $35 for Kids ages 2-12, under 2 free.
Complimentary drinks included. Reservations are recommended, call (904) 810-1010
An Evening With Tommy Roe
Highlight
performances by Tommy Roe featuring his greatest hits, including
"Dizzy" and "Sheila" at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North,
Ponte Vedra Beach. Gates open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $38 and $46.. www.PVConcertHall.com
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