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The list below presents an overview of the major events in the Jacksonville area.

January: College Baseball; From the crack of the bat to the slide on into home, NCAA baseball packs a wallop of home run frenzy for what’s oft called America’s favorite pastime. Diamond action starts in January, continuing through most of June.; JSU Gamecocks, Jacksonville Dolphins, North Florida Ospreys; Gator Bowl Classic; Fans gather to see the big collegiate game between the Big East and ACC champs at the ALLTEL stadium. Call (904) 798-1700 for more information.; PRCA Pro Rodeo; The Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association presents bull riding at its best at the Equestrian Center. Call (904) 354-5547 for more information.
February: River City Wine and Dine Extravaganza; In early to mid-February, the finest restaurants in 'River City' offer samples of their food and beverages, accompanied by live entertainment, in a celebration of Jacksonville area cuisine, at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in the Crown Royal Touchdown Club West. Call (904) 449-2171 for more information.; Monster Truck Jam; Monster trucks, hot rods, and more are on tap at ALLTEL Stadium. Call (904) 630-3900 for more information.
March: Gate River Run; Gate River Run, a 15K race along the city's roads and bridges, attracts thousands of participants and onlookers each year. Call (904) 798-9111 for more information.; Southern States Showdown Super Show; The National Barrel Horse Association puts on competition for cash prizes at the Equestrian Center. Call (904) 573-3163 for more information.; Players Championship Golf Tournament; Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach hosts a PGA premier spring event. Call (904) 273-3383 for more information.; St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival; The Lions Club hosts live bluegrass music, arts and crafts, and quality seafood at St. Augustine’s Francis Special Events Field. Proceeds benefit Lions Club charities. Call (904) 825-0850 for more information.
April: Jacksonville International Boat Show; As the region’s only in-water show, Jacksonville International Boat Show kicks off spring at Metropolitan Park & Marina with live music, seafood and family fun. Call (904) 798-9111 for more information.; Bausch & Lomb Championships; Top women tennis pros compete at Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Hwy., Fernandina Beach. Call (800) 486-8366 for more information.; Annual Time & Talent Auction, Golf Tournament; Sponsored by the Navy Officers Spouses Association of Mayport for scholarships, the Time & Talent Auction, with gift baskets, and more, also has a golf tournament. Call (904) 270-2627 for more information.; Jacksonville Irish Festival; Irish musicians, dancers, food and craft vendors gather to celebrate Irish culture in north Florida, at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds, during the last week of April. Call (904) 353-0535 for more information.
May: The Players Championship; The Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach is the site for this annual golf competition held in May.
To book seats for the Players Championship, click here.; Jacksonville Beer & Food Festival; More than 130 exotic beers and food from area restaurants are ready for consumption at the Morocco Shrine Temple Auditorium. Call (904) 798-9111 for more information.; Art at the Creek; With free parking next door, the West Council Chamber of Commerce stages Art at the Creek, an arts / crafts show, business expo and silent auction, street-front at Cross Creek Steakhouse on Lane Avenue. Proceeds help expand monthly benefits for various chamber charities. Call (904) 388-3727 for more information.; Fernandina Shrimp Festival; Music, arts, crafts, fireworks, and shrimp galore are part of the scene in downtown Fernandina Beach. Call (800) 733-2668 for more information.
June: Alhambra Dinner Theatre; Alhambra Dinner Theatre brings theatrical entertainment to the summer season. Call (904) 641-1212.
July: Antiques Show; Antique buffs show, trade and sell at the Morocco Temple. Call (800) 733-2668 for more information.; Christmas in July Craft Fair; This craft fair packs in holiday spirit during the height of the summer at Prime Osborn Convention Center. Call (904) 798-9111 for more information.; Fourth of July; Greater Jacksonville celebrates a Fourth of July evening of entertainment at at Metropolitan Park followed by Skyblast, the First Coast’s most spectacular fireworks over the St. Johns River. Call (904) 798-9111 for more information.
August: Dog Days of Summer; Area animal organizations gather to offer tips on canine care, with adoption opportunities and more. Call (904) 904-396-MOSH for more information.; Jacksonville Fall Boat Show & Corral; Fishing boats, speed boats, cabin cruisers and more are on display at Prime Osborn Convention Center. Call (904) 630-4000 for more information.; Festival by the Sea; Wine tastings, cooking demos, live jazz, blues and reggae and special golf rates are part of the family fun at the Palm Coast’s Club at Hammock Beach. Call (904) 461-5710 for more information.
September: National Football League; If it’s fall and you’re ready for some football, count on the National Football League to deliver non-stop grid action, leading to playoffs, and the incomparable Super Bowl. The NFL has come a long way since its 1920 founding in Canton, Ohio at Ralph Hay’s Hupmobile dealership. NFL action was first televised in 1939 when NBC broadcast within New York City. The NFL’s Longest Day was on Christmas, 1971, in a playoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, and Miami’s 17-0 Perfect Season unfolded the following year. But that’s history, and prospects for new milestones start in September.; Jacksonville Jaguars - To book seats for cheering on your Jacksonville Jaguars, click here.; College Football; NCAA Football, created in 1997 to promote college football ideals, makes no bones about the importance of each game. Losing at any time during the season can thwart a team's chances for postseason action or an NCAA Championship. No wonder NCAA Football marketers have adopted a tagline of "NCAA Football: Every Game Counts."; JSU Gamecocks, Jacksonville Dophins; Ham Jam; Ham stars at this jam with rides, crafts, music, displays food and a petting zoo at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Call (904) 794-7535 for more information.; MOSH’s X; The Museum of Science & History hosts an annual extreme benefit of culture, entertainment, science and cuisine to raise program funds. Call (904) 396-7062 for more information.; Remembrance Concert; Sea Walk Pavilion on Jacksonville Beach hosts a Remembrance Concert for victims of Sept. 11, 2001. Call (904) 247-6100 for more information.; QuiltFest; Toward the end of September, the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center hosts seminars and appraisals of quilts, a fashion show, quilt contest and preview party among a gallery of over 400 quilts. Call (904) 630 4000 for more information.; Union Civil War, Fort Garrison; Historians perform activities of soldiers, blacksmiths, laundresses and hospital stewards in a performance that includes a black powder artillery demo. Call (904) 277-7274 for more information.
October: Amelia Island Book Festival; This celebration of the written word features more than 35 authors of novels, mysteries, histories, westerns, suspense thrillers, poetry and books for youngsters. Call (904) 491-8176 for more information.; Jacksonville Guitar Show, Music, and Arts Festival; New, used, and vintage guitars and stringed accessories are bought, sold and traded at the Jacksonville International Guitar Show, Music and Arts Festival. Military, police, firefighters, Scouts and under age 12 are admitted free. Call (404) 822-1155 for more information.; Spooktacular; Thousands of carved pumpkins, costumed characters, funhouses and trick-or-treaters gather at the Jacksonville Zoological Gardens. Call (904) 757-4463 for more information.; Monster MOSH; Mad scientists, haunted exhibits and candy galore are on hand at the Museum of Science & History’s Halloween celebration. Call (904) 396-7062 for more information.; Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular; Military and flight demonstrations games, and activities and more are at this extravaganza. Call (904) 630-3690 for more information.; Healthy Babies Fair; D-Girls, Inc. hosts a Healthy Babies Fair at Florida Community College Jacksonville (FCCJ) north campus to educate mothers on how to help their offspring stay healthy. Call (904) 316-5058 for more information.
November: College Basketball; First devised by James Naismith in 1891, with the first recorded collegiate game in 1893, legions testify there’s no sound so soothing as a basketball whooshing through the net after a flick of the wrist. NCAA basketball brings grass roots hoop dreams to an entirely new level each fall, building toward March Madness, the NCAA Division Basketball Championships.; JSU Gamecocks, Jacksonville Dolphins, North Florida Ospreys; Jacksonville Agricultural Fair; Live entertainment, rides, games, food, livestock and more are on tap at Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. Call (904) 353-5458 for more information.; Jacksonville Light Parade; The St. Johns River transforms into a sparkling venue with a boat parade down the river topped off by fireworks. Call (904) 630-3690 for more information.; Nutcracker Tour of Homes; A free holiday home tour features residences elegantly decorated to resemble the Nutcracker ballet at World Golf Village Renaissance Resort. Call (904) 940-5050 for more information.; Ponte Vedra Art Festival; This fine art festival at the beach features booths, music and food at Sawgrass Village in Ponte Vedra Beach. Call (904) 472-3755 for more information.; JaniCon; In mid to late November, the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville hosts the largest anime and gaming convention in the region, with special guests, panel discussions, live entertainment and a variety of events centering around Japanese animation and gaming techniques. Call (386) 473-7186 for more information.; Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service; The Northeast Florida Center for Community & Justice promotes the long-established Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Jacksonville’s Church of the Good Shepard. Call (904) 306-6255 for more information.; Trains!; The Museum of Science & History’s holiday model train display, featuring 500-feet of track, moving trains, and rail history, is on exhibit through early January. Call (904) 630-3680 for more information.
December: Art & Antique Show; Wolfson’s Art & Antique Show features arts and craft treasures at Prime Osborn Convention Center. Call (904) 630-4000 for more information.; Gator Bowl Parade; Floats, giant helium balloons, and bands from across the country converge on downtown Jacksonville. Call (904) 798-1700 for more information.; Handel’s Messiah; An oasis of sanity with a breather from ho-ho Santas and other commercial commotion unfolds with presentation of Handel’s Messiah at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. Call (904) 354-5547 for more information.; Luminary Night; A free family event features Santa, live musical entertainment, holiday crafts, storytelling, and walking tours amid thousands of tiny white luminaries on grounds of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Musuem. Call (904) 829-0745 for more information.; Shrine Bowl; Area football stars take the field in the name of Shriners hospitals for Children in Orange Park. Call (904) 630-3600 for more information.

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