MAY 2026
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS
May 1st-3rd
ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORY FESTIVAL
May 6th-10th
IN FULL BLOOM: A CELEBRATION OF ART IN BLOOM
May 9th
JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL
May 21st-24th
BLUE CRAB FESTIVAL
May 22nd-24th
GREEN COVE SPRINGS RIVERFEST
May 25th
Vintage Market Days is a three-day, upscale vintage-inspired market held at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs, taking place May 1st - May 3rd. The event features a curated mix of vendors offering original art, antiques, boutique clothing, jewelry, handmade goods, home décor, outdoor furnishings, specialty foods, and seasonal plants. You can visit the website to purchase tickets and to see the event’s hours for each day.
vintagemarketdays.com
The St. Augustine History Festival is a multi-day celebration held at historic sites throughout St. Augustine, highlighting the rich heritage of the nation’s oldest city. Taking place at various times between May 6th - May 10th, the festival features a wide range of events including guided tours, lectures, reenactments, exhibitions, and cultural presentations. Visit the event website to learn more about locations, dates, and times for each tour, as well as which ones are free of charge! visitstaugustine.com
In Full Bloom: A Celebration of Art in Bloom is an evening fundraising event held at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on May 9 th from 5:308:30pm. Inspired by the museum’s Art in Bloom exhibition, the event offers a festive night in the gardens featuring live music, interactive art experiences, and food and drinks under the stars. Suggested attire is Garden Glam! Visit the website for more event information and to purchase tickets.
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is a major annual music event held in downtown Jacksonville over Memorial Day weekend, May 21st24th . It is one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, featuring multiple days of live performances from nationally recognized jazz, funk, R&B, and soul artists, along with local talent. Visit the website for more information about the schedule and lineup.
The Blue Crab Festival is a three-day Memorial Day weekend celebration held along the riverfront in Palatka, just west of St. Augustine. The event highlights fresh local seafood, especially blue crab, and features a variety of food vendors, a seafood cook off, live music, arts and crafts, and family friendly activities. The festival kicks off on Friday, May 22nd, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and continues from 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23rd, and from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 24th.
The Green Cove Springs Riverfest is an annual, family-friendly Memorial Day celebration held at Spring Park on Monday, May 25th from 10am-9pm. The event features around 100 food and craft vendors, live entertainment throughout the day, a kids’ zone with activities like bounce slides and face painting, and a fireworks show in the evening. A central highlight is a memorial and veterans’ recognition ceremony honoring those who served, often accompanied by a military flyover and historical displays. greencovesprings.com
