Valentine’s Family Date Night
2025-02-14 15:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-13 15:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Tough Guys Cookies & Sweets, 518 Hollyberry Ln Suite 104, Orange Park, FL, 32065
Join us February 13th & 14th for a special candle-lit cookie date night designed for all ages. Bring the kids along and treat the family to a romantic Valentine’s Day inspired dessert date! This event also includes crafts for the kids and a family photo that is framed while you enjoy your treats.

Clay County Cruzers Tom & Betty's Cruise-in
2025-02-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Tom & Betty’s Restaurant, 2134 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL, 32073
Clay County Cruzers cruise into Tom & Betty’s Restaurant the 2nd Saturday of every month. Bring your beautiful ride and hang with us for a few hours and enjoy some great food and drinks in this car themed restaurant. Show your Cruzers membership card and receive 10% discount on your food.
Open to all makes and models.

Clay County Parks & Recreation Honoring Black History
2025-02-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Hunter Douglas Park, 4227 Longmire Road, Middleburg, FL, 32068
Come out and help us honor Black History month with an event that will be educational while providing a positive atmosphere! Join us February 8th from 11AM-2PM at Hunter-Douglas Park for food, music, and a showcase of the amazing figures to come through Clay County and change history.

The Evolution of Black Sacred Music
2025-02-01 16:00 | Mt. Zion AME Church, 549 Palmetto Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043
The Friends of Augusta Savage, Inc.
Cordially Invite You to Celebrate
The Evolution of Black Sacred Music
The program will cover African American musical forms from slavery to post-emancipation to the advent of gospel music. Emphasis will be placed on the work of Dr. Thomas Dorsey and the singers he used and developed to help him spread his creation. We will then investigate the various formats that evolved based on this musical history to the present day. This program seeks to tell the story demonstrating the importance of African American Sacred Music to African Americans’ survival and ability to thrive in the unfriendly environment of the United States. Come, pat your feet, clap your hands and sing along in celebration of African American heritage! The program is free and open to the public.

Clay County Cruzers Big Dawgs Cruise-in
2025-02-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL, 32065
The Clay County Cruzers cruise in on the 1st Saturday of every month. Bring your beautiful ride and hang for a few hours. Big Dawgs has great food and lots of TVs so you can also catch your favorite sporting event while you’re there.
Open to all makes and models.

3rd Annual BBQ, Bacon, & Brews Fest
2025-01-25 10:00 - 2025-01-26 17:00 | Clay County Fairgrounds, 2463 FL-16, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043, United States
JOIN US: January 25 & 26, 2025 in GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL for the 3rd Annual BBQ, BACON & BREWS FEST. Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
Family Fun & Festivities, Fall off the Bone BBQ, Chocolate Covered Bacon, Art & Crafts, Free Bounce Houses, Free Frisbee Dog Show, Axe Throwing Tournament, Live Entertainment, Free Rock Painting, Homemade Fudge, Pony Rides, Free Bacon Relay, Face Painting, Free Hula Hoop Contest, Free Petting Farm, Cutest Baby Contest, Free Inside Toddler Play Area, Free Sack Races, Train Rides, Free Corn Hole, Yummy Treats & Much More!
Admission $7, Kids 2 & Under Free. For $1 OFF ADMISSION—Visit our website for a coupon or bring a canned good for discount. Benefits the Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs.
www.ClayCountyFest.Com

2025 Yesterdays Festival
2025-01-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, 6239 State Rd 21, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656, United States
Relive the charm of yesteryear at the Yesterday’s Festival! Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and traditions of the old ddays with activities for the whole family:
• Marvel at vintage steam engines and tractors.
• Watch skilled artisans bring pioneer woodworking to life.
• Witness captivating historical re-enactments.
• Enjoy delicious treats from a variety of food vendors.
• Experience live music.
This is your chance to walk through history and connect with the past!

Chow Chats
2025-01-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Camp Chowenwaw Park, 1517 Ball Rd., Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043, United States
Join us for a lecture series exploring a variety of topics related to Clay County, from Florida’s first peoples to beekeeping. Enjoy presentations from some of northeast Florida’s finest scientists and educators. This Chat will be about beekeeping from the Clay Beekeepers. This event is recommended for ages 15 and up and will be held in the Kiwita Meeting Building, located on the left side. If attending, please fill out the registration form.

Middleburg Parade & Festival
2024-12-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Clay County Outdoor Adventure Park, 3829 Sergeant Bradley Crose Rd, Middleburg, FL, 32068
The Clay County Business Association (CCBA) and the Middleburg Civic Association are partnering to make this year’s Christmas Parade & Festival an incredible event for our community.

Whitey's 2024 Boat Parade
2024-12-14 18:30 | Whitey’s Fish Camp, 2032 County Rd 220, Fleming Island, FL, 32003, United States
WHITEY’S 2024 BOAT PARADE

**Know Before You Go! What To Expect:**
This annual event draws sizable crowds, and to make the most of the experience, thoughtful planning is key!
**Getting There + Parking:**
– Whitey’s parking lot fills up rapidly. At 5 PM, police officers will guide traffic to our overflow parking lot at Swimming Pen Elementary School (0.4 miles away). Upon parking, choose between a complimentary shuttle (don’t forget to tip the driver!) or embark on a brief 10-minute stroll back to Whitey’s.
– To streamline traffic flow, the turning lane into Whitey’s will be closed. **Please note that this might cause delays!**
– Follow posted signage and adhere to police instructions.
**Before The Event:**
– The tiki bar side will be closed until 3 PM for event setup.
– Explore Whitey’s premises, offering a plethora of activities!
– Live Music
– DJ Performances
– Vendor Booths
– A MASSIVE Raffle boasting nearly $5,000 in prizes! (Purchase your tickets at Whitey’s starting November; the drawing occurs that night!)
– Numerous silent auction and raffle items, a significant source of donations for Safe! YOUR PARTICIPATION IS CRUCIAL!
**During The Event:**
– Boats set sail down the creek around 6:30 PM.
– Ample standing room is available along the property’s bank, closest to the boat ramp. The bridge also provides an excellent vantage point.
– For those desiring a premium water-front table in our tiki bar, reservations must be made ahead of time. These tables incur a fee, all of which goes to SAFE Animal Shelter.
– Regular diners, kindly vacate your table within 2 hours to ensure everyone catches a glimpse of the Boat Parade!
– Boat Parade winners will be selected and announced that night!
– Please anticipate extended wait times for food and drinks due to high volume. Rest assured, our staff is working diligently to guarantee you the best experience!
**After The Event Ends:**
– Stay to witness the announcement of winners, starting with 1st Place!
– Live Music on the Main Stage kicks off at 8 PM.
– If you participated in our Charity Raffle, keep your phone close; we’ll be calling the winners that night!
– Winners of silent auctions or other raffles will receive follow-up calls in the days to come.
– Police officers will oversee traffic until 9 PM.
– The shuttle will continue running until 10 PM.
For inquiries, donations, or to become a headlining sponsor, contact us at contact@whiteysfishcamp.com or give us a call. Here’s to yet another unforgettable Boat Parade and surpassing our donation goal!

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Clarke House Tours
2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL, 32073, United States
The Clarke House, built in 1912 and located in Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Avenue, is open for tours the second Sunday of each month from 2 PM to 4 PM. Sunday afternoons are the perfect time for a leisurely tour of the house, both upstairs and downstairs.

14th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show
2024-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Moosehaven, 1701 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL, 32073, United States
Come and enjoy a beautiful day on the river with food, fun, and music!
Gates open at 10:00 am
Award Ceremony at 3:00 pm

Free admission!
Free parking!
Live entertainment by Bold City Classics!
Classic car show!
Food trucks!
Kids zone!
Craft vendors!

Chili Tasting Kits are $5 with proceeds benefitting a local charitable cause.

Amazing Grace Family Farms Fall Festival 2024
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-02, 2024-10-25 - 2024-10-26, 2024-10-18 - 2024-10-19, 2024-10-11 - 2024-10-12, 2024-10-04 - 2024-10-05 | Amazing Grace Family Farms, 4251 SR 21, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043, United States
Amazing Grace Family Farms is the perfect place to celebrate Fall with the ones you love! Enjoy Fall photo ops, test your skills in our crop maze and most of all, create priceless family memories you’ll remember for years to come.
2024 DATES COMING SOON

Town of Orange Park 42nd Annual Fall Festival
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20 | Orange Park Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL, 32073, United States
The Town of Orange Park Fall Festival is Clay County’s oldest and largest Arts and Crafts Festival! The Fall Festival began in 1982 with roughly twelve craft booths and a couple guitar players. Forty-two years later, this two-day festival has over 200 artists & vendors and two stages packed with entertainment from regional and local artists! The kids can bounce on inflatables in the Kids Zone. And, of course, the shopping is second to none with art, unique gifts, handmade quilts, jewelry, pottery, and even treats for your furry friends. What’s a festival without great food?! Our 30+ food vendors have it covered! Attendees will enjoy a wide variety of food from barbecue and local seafood to funnel cakes and turkey legs. Farmer’s Market fans can even pick up some fresh produce! Admission is free!

Soul Food Festival 2024
2024-10-05 12:00 - 19:00 | Vera Francis Hall Park, 1503 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043, United States
The Soul Food and Music Festival is on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from noon to 7 pm and held at Vera Francis Hall Park in Green Cove Springs. This event includes the Soul Food Parade at noon that runs along Palmetto Avenue and west on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, and features local foods, dance, contests, children’s activities, entertainment, and fun.

Food Truck Friday in Green Cove Springs
2024-10-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-02 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Spring Park, 200 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043, United States
Green Cove Springs Food Truck Friday is held 5 to 9:00 pm every first Friday of the month from March to November. Each evening features a different selection of local food trucks around Spring Park and a Northeast Florida area band playing live on the banks of the St. Johns River in Spring Park. Beer and wine are allowed to be brought in coolers and consumed in a designated area in front of the band.
Contact the following to register or for more information:
easytruckin904@gmail.com
manny@mannyscubanfoodtruck.com
bob@hiliner.com

BASCA 12th Annual CapeAbilities 5K/1 Mile
2024-09-21 08:00 - 12:00 | FL
Join us for the 12th annual BASCA Cape”ABILITIES” 5K/1M walk on September 21, 2024 at 8:00AM in Orange Park. This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages and abilities to run, walk or roll for a great cause!
Get ready to put on your CAPE and show your support for people of ALL abilities at a fantastic event that celebrates Cape”ABILITIES”! Registration kicks off at 7:00 AM, with the race starting at 8:00 AM for all runners. Enjoy a scenic 3.1 mile course through historic Orange Park, receive a commemorative race T-shirt*, compete for overall and age group awards. Chip timing and finish line photos are available for 5K runners.

More information and registration here.

American Pride 4th of July
2024-07-04 17:00 - 21:30 | Moosehaven, 1701 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL, 32073, United States
Moosehaven invites the community to join us on July 4 for “American Pride 4th of July”! This FREE community event is held annually on the banks of the St. John’s River and features live music, food trucks, fireworks, and a kids zone with wet and dry fun for the whole family!
Admission and parking are free. Chairs and blankets are welcome but please no pets, coolers, or firearms.
For more information, follow us on social media or visit https://www.moosehaven.org/american-pride-4th-of-july/
