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Weekend Events: Top things to do around town

If you need plans, we have you covered with the top things to do on the First Coast!

TGIF! Another fun weekend in Jacksonville, with the 'Gate River Run' and 'Concours d'Elegance'.

If you need plans, we have you covered with the top things to do on the First Coast!

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Sweet Life Music Festival

The Sweet Life Music Fest of 2019 has a-rockin' music lineup, great food, drinks and unique local vendors. Music includes Bonnie Blue, Bruce Katz, Tall Paul and the Drivers

  • Saturday, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Seawalk Pavilion
  • **FREE** Event
  • VIP Admission: $20
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Strawberry Festival

3rd Annual Strawberry Fest is March 9 + 10 at the Clay County Fairgrounds, Green Cove Springs.

Family fun and festivities, plant city strawberries, arts and crafts, delicious food, bounce houses, strawberry shortcake, live entertainment, rock painting, chocolate covered strawberries, karaoke, strawberry fudge, pony rides, strawberry relay, strawberry wine slush mixes, face painting, hula hoop contest, strawberry ice cream, pie eating contest, petting farm, berry cute baby contest, sack races, train rides, corn hole, inside toddler play area, rock climbing wall, yummy treats and much more!

  • Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Admission: $6
  • Kids 2 & Under: Free.
  • Clay County Fairgrounds

**BRING A CANNED GOOD FOR $1 OFF ADMISSION!**

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Lantern Light Festival

Join us for a spectacular evening of dazzling lights, colors, shapes, and themes. The Lantern Light festival is a celebration of Chinese culture featuring massive handmade lanterns, inspiring performances, and children’s activities.

  • Morocco Shrine Center
  • March 8 - May 5
  • Thursdays - Sundays
  • 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
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St. Augustine Celtic Music Festival

The oldest St. Patrick Parade in the WORLD. The St. Augustine Highland Games, Celtic Merchandise, Celtic (and non-Celtic) food, and much more! First Coast News’ Jeff Valin and Jessica Clark are judges for the parade!

  • Saturday, March 9 (10 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
  • Sunday, March 10, (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
  • Tickets: $10
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Concours d’Elegance

Now in its third decade, The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance has been recognized as one of the top automotive events in the world. Always held the second full weekend in March, “The Amelia” draws over 300 rare vehicles from collections around the world to The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island for a celebration of the automobile like no other. 

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