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This Week In St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra!

July 5, 2016 By

St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Florida's Historic Coast, Family fun, What's Happening, July

July 5, 2016 

Tuesday – Sunday, July 5 – 10
 
Road to Rio Olympic Exhibition at World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum
With the growing excitement for golf’s return to the Olympics this summer, the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum announced the opening of its Road to Rio Olympic exhibition. The exhibition takes guests on a historical journey through Olympic golf, beginning in 1900 when golf was first played in the Olympics, to the 1904 Games in St. Louis – the last time golf was included in the Olympic schedule. Fast-forward to 112 years later, golf will make its highly anticipated return to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this August. The museum is open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday noon-6 p.m. Admission is $19.50 adults; $18.50 seniors, military and Florida residents; $10 students; $5 children ages 5-12; free children under 5. One World Golf Pl., St. Augustine 904-940-4123 www.worldgolfhalloffame.org

Annual Honors Show at the St. Augustine Art Association
The St. Augustine Art Association’s Honors Show features award-winning artists from the past three years who present new works in this season finale through June 10. The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday noon-4 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine 904-824-23 www.staaa.org
Wednesday, July 6 
Lightner Museum Curator Tours
Lightner Museum curator provides a themed interactive tour designed to give participants an opportunity to see acquisitions in operation rather than just as static displays. The tour, which is included in admission, takes place at 10 a.m. on the second floor of the Lightner Museum. Regular admission is $10 adults; $6 active duty military; $5 college student and youth ages 12-18; under 12 are free. 75 King St., St. Augustine 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
Music by the Sea Concert
Free weekly concert at the St. Johns County Pier features a wide variety of musical genres. The seaside concerts are 7-9 p.m. This week’s featured performer is Billy Buchanan & Free Avenue. Starting at 6 p.m., Blackfly The Restaurant will offer dinners as an option for concert goers. All dinners are priced at $10 or less. Concert goers are encouraged to car pool or ride the shuttle from the St. Augustine Beach City Hall. The pier is located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 904-347-8007 www.sabca.org
Summer Movie By the Bay
Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions presents this free summer movie series at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina. All movies begin at 8:30 p.m. This week’s movie is Norm of the North. 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine 904-824-1606 www.facebook.com/saintaugustineripleys
Thursday, July 7
Adult Saltwater Fishing Workshop
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a series of hands-on, saltwater fishing workshops to teach visitors the basic techniques for catching fish as well as the importance of conservation and safety. Adult workshops for ages 18 and over are scheduled for each Thursday in July. The three-hour workshops start at 9 a.m. and cost $20 per participant, including park entrance fee. All supplies are provided. Advance registration is required. 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast 386-446-6783 www.floridastateparks.org/park/washington-oaks
Summer Concert at Colonial Quarter
The Colonial Quarter is expanding its concert schedule on the Oak Stage to include free weekly offerings throughout the summer in June and July. The John Dickie Trio will perform beginning at 7 p.m. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-342-2857 www.colonialquarter.com
Concert in the Plaza
From 7-9 p.m. every Thursday night through September 1, enjoy a live free concert under the oak trees in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitución. This week’s performance features Bob & Joline and The Friends of Mine Band. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. Corner of Cathedral Pl. and King St., St. Augustine 904-825-1004 www.plazaconcerts.com
Thursday – Sunday, July 7 -10
U.S. Women’s Open Championship at the Hall of Fame
Visit the Hall of Fame during the U.S. Women’s Open Championship Week and enjoy learning about Hall of Fame members who are past champions as you take a special scavenger hunt through the Hall of Fame. The broadcast will be shown throughout the museum during the week. The museum is open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday noon-6 p.m. Admission is adults $19.50; seniors, military and Florida residents $18.50; students $10; children ages 5-12 $5; age 4-under free. One World Golf Pl., St. Augustine 904-940-4123 www.worldgolfhalloffame.org
Ancient City Game Fish Challenge
The Ancient City Game Fish Challenge presented by Ancient City Game Fish Association is an exciting three-day tournament based in beautiful historic downtown St. Augustine. There will be three divisions (Kingfish Challenge, Back Water Challenge and Junior Kingfish Tournament) that come together to create a world-class tournament. The tournament is based out of Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor and Northeast Florida Marlin Association Clubhouse. Awards are presented to the top anglers in each division, including junior anglers and small fry anglers. 3070 Harbor Dr., St. Augustine 904-824-8324 www.acgfa.com
Friday, July 8
 
Youth Saltwater Fishing Workshop
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a series of hands-on, saltwater fishing workshops to teach visitors the basic techniques for catching fish as well as the importance of conservation and safety. Youth workshops for ages 8-17 are scheduled for each Friday in July. The three-hour workshops start at 9 a.m. and cost $20 per participant, including park entrance fee. All supplies are provided. Advance registration is required. 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast 386-446-6783 www.floridastateparks.org/park/washington-oaks
Summer Concert at Colonial Quarter
The Colonial Quarter is expanding its concert schedule on the Oak Stage to include free weekly offerings throughout the summer in June and July. Dewey Via will perform beginning at 7 p.m. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-342-2857 www.colonialquarter.com
Flag with Special Guests War On Women and The Dirty Nil on the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Seminal punk band, Flag, featuring original members Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, Bill Stevenson and Dez Cadena with Stephen Egerton, will perform the music of Black Flag live from the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Gates open 6:30 p.m.; show starts 7:30 p.m. Admission $28 day of show; $25 in advance. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-209-0367 www.staugamphitheatre.com
The Robert Cray Band Performs at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall proudly announces the return of iconic blues act The Robert Cray Band. Open ears and an open mind are the essence of singer, guitarist and songwriter Robert Cray’s approach to writing, recording and playing music. He has created a sound that rises from American roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar. In just over 40 years, Cray and his band have recorded 20 studio releases, 15 of which have been on the Billboard charts. Doors open 7 p.m.; show starts 8 p.m. Admission for reserved seating is $92.50 rows A-B; $72.50 rows C-L; $62.50 all remaining rows. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www.pvconcerthall.com
Saturday, July 9
 
Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve
Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 8:30-10:30 a.m. to learn how to pull a seine net collecting species of fish, crabs and more. Learn about the animals and their roles in the habitat. Waders and boots will be provided. The program is included with regular admission to the reserve and takes place in the Environmental Education Center. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org
Free St. Augustine Pet Walk Pup Crawl
Explore the timeless streets of St. Augustine and hear tales of the city’s rich history while touring with your beloved pets. This free, one-hour guided walking tour covers several square blocks of the downtown plaza area. All pets must be leashed and all city pet ordinances followed. This is a great way to share quality time with “man’s best friend” and explore the nation’s oldest city. Tour departs at 10 a.m. from Tour Saint Augustine office. Reservations required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-825-0087 www.staugcitywalks.com
Summer Concert at Colonial Quarter
The Colonial Quarter is expanding its concert schedule on the Oak Stage to include free weekly offerings throughout the summer in June and July. Dewey Via will perform at noon and The Evans Bros. will perform at 7 p.m. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-342-2857 www.colonialquarter.com
Sunday, July 10
Summer Concert at Colonial Quarter
The Colonial Quarter is expanding its concert schedule on the Oak Stage to include free weekly offerings throughout the summer in June and July. Darrel Rae perform beginning at noon.  33 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-342-2857 www.colonialquarter.com
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