MARCH 2026
GATE RIVER RUN
March 7th
FLEMING ISLAND SATURDAY MARKET
March 7th
JACKSONVILLE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
March 7th
DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT
March 13th
ST. AUGUSTINE CELTIC MUSIC & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
March 13th-15th
OLD TOWN ART SHOW
March 28th-29th
The Gate River Run, an American classic and PRRO Circuit member, takes place on March 7th, with a new start and finish at the Jacksonville Shipyards, 700 E. Bay Street, just east of the Main Street Bridge. Race day features packet pickup at 6:30 AM, the 15K at 8:00 AM, the Synovus 5K at 8:45 AM, the Challenge Mile at 10:00 AM, and the Junior River Run and Diaper Dashes at 11:00 AM, with the 15K crossing two Jacksonville bridges and offering plenty of course support.
gateriverrun15k.com
Join us at the Fleming Island Saturday Market on March 7th from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Village Square Shopping Center, conveniently located across from Fleming Island High School. Spend the morning exploring a variety of local vendors, fresh finds, handmade goods, and unique treasures you won’t see anywhere else. It’s the perfect opportunity to support small businesses while enjoying a fun, familyfriendly atmosphere. Bring your friends, meet your neighbors, and make a day of it with great shopping and community spirit. Don’t miss out on one of Fleming Island’s favorite weekend traditions! exploreclay.com
The Jacksonville Food & Wine Festival arrives on March 7th, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Artist Square Park in Jacksonville, set beneath the Fuller Warren at Artist Walk. This all-inclusive celebration will transform the space into a vibrant showcase of the region’s culinary talent, featuring 20–25 chefs and restaurants serving exceptional local cuisine alongside a diverse selection of wines, craft beverages, and specialty pairings. Guests can also enjoy live performances and immersive experiences that highlight the city’s creative energy, with the event made possible through the support of local businesses, wineries, and community sponsors dedicated to celebrating the flavors and talent that define the area.
Don’t miss Dirty Dancing in Concert on March 13th at 7:30 PM, at 2900 Thrasher Horne Ave, Orange Park. An unforgettable live-to-film experience featuring the full screening of Dirty Dancing on a full-size cinema screen, accompanied by a live band and singers performing every iconic song from the beloved soundtrack. Experience the romance, rhythm, and emotion of Baby and Johnny’s legendary love story like never before, with each memorable moment elevated by the energy of live music. After the film, stay for a lively dance-along encore party and celebrate the music that defined a generation—because some dances last forever. thcenter.org
The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival returns to Francis Field in St. Augustine from March 13th–15th. Kicking off with a Friday night whiskey tasting (7–9 PM), the weekend features top international and U.S. Celtic bands, highland games, workshops, lectures, Celtic cuisine, and the Original St. Patrick Parade (est. 1601). Produced by Romanza-St. Augustine, Inc., this multiaward-winning festival—voted a top U.S. cultural festival and St. Augustine’s Best Festival (2022–2025)—offers a full immersion into Celtic music, culture, and tradition.
celticstaugustine.com
The Old Town Art Show takes place on March 28th–29th at Francis Field, 25 W. Castillo Dr., Saint Augustine, FL, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Saturday and 10 :00 AM – 4:00 PM on Sunday, with free admission, parking at the Visitors Center deck, a Saturday shuttle from 198 & 212 W. King St., and features top juried artists from Northeast Florida and beyond offering jewelry, pottery, sculpture, glasswork, handwoven fashions, photography, paintings, and wood carvings in a pet-friendly environment. holidayartshows.com
