Events in and around Fort Caroline Shores
Residents can look forward to music festivals such as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, the Spring Music Fest, Planetfest and Springing the Blues Festival. Amongst the many family fun opportunities offered throughout the year, The Jacksonville Film Festival is held every May, the Freedom, Fanfare & Fireworks celebration is held for Independence Day, and the Agricultural Fair is held in November. Other cultural events include the Great Atlantic Seafood and Music Festival in March, the World of Nations Celebration in May and the International Boat Show in April. The Museum of Science, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and History and the Museum of Modern Art in Jacksonville offer cultural and educational benefits to area residents and visitors alike.
Fort Caroline National Memorial
The Fort Caroline National Memorial depicts the historical efforts of the French and Spanish explorers. The site offers educational programs, hiking trails and picnicking, while viewing the scenic St. Johns River in the background. Civil War reenactments are held here along with informative interpretations of the Union soldiers’ daily life. Fort Caroline National Memorial, a unit of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, is located in the East Arlington section of Jacksonville.
Local Sporting Events
For sports enthusiasts, the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars play home games just across the river from the Jacksonville University campus located in the Fort Caroline Shores area. In addition to football, spectator sports opportunities include minor league baseball, basketball and ice hockey as well as a professional soccer franchise. The Players Championship, a premier event on the PGA tour, the Bausch and Lomb women’s Tennis Association tournament and Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) events are held locally in the neighboring Ponte Vedra Beach area. The World Golf Hall of Fame is less than a half-hour drive away.
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