This weekend there are some really hip happenings in Jacksonville and it’s a great time to support local businesses, local markets, and local movements…
We’ve got some great events in mind for your this weekend.
Are you ready for some super hip happenings this weekend in Jacksonville? Me too! It’s the first weekend in April and I’m bringing in Spring and new energy into the weekend ahead! What are you looking forward to this weekend? A full-weekend Blues Festival? Are you recently engaged and planning your wedding? There’s an event for you too!
What could be better? Learn more about living in Jacksonville Beach and what I can do for you if you’re looking to move to the area, or rent a place to stay for a while! Either way, I’m your girl! Email me at [email protected] and let me know what you are up to this weekend!
Friday, April 1 – Sunday, April 3
Springing The Blues Festival
Seawalk Pavillion 75 1st Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Head to Jacksonville, Florida for the Jax Beach Springing The Blues Festival and see incredible performances by legendary and upcoming blues artists.
The festival transforms the beach shores of Jacksonville into an authentic blues club and over 50 acts converge on stage at this three-day event. The festival starts Friday night from 5p.m – 10 p.m., Saturday from 12:00 p.m. – 10 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. and lasts till 8 p.m. There will be 2 stages each day and so much fun! Make sure you plan to stay for the day and you won’t regret it!
With its energetic lineup, unique setting, delicious food court, an artisan marketplace, and kids area it’s easy to see how Springing the Blues Festival attracts an estimated 125,000 fans each year. For more information and to order tickets visit the event website.
Saturday, April 2, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Springing The Blooms
Beaches Museum 381 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Please join Beaches Museum on Saturday, April 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the annual Springing the Blooms festival. Taking place throughout the Museum’s Pablo Historical Park, Springing the Blooms will feature horticultural exhibits, family-friendly activities, educational lectures, and live children’s music on the historic Foreman’s House front porch. The Beaches Train Club will be running the Florida East Coast model train during this event.
This event is free with pre-registration required. Register for this event at www.beachesmuseum.org or call the Museum at 904-241-5657.
Saturday, April 2 • 10 AM – 3 PM
Beaches Green Market
Penman Park | 321 Penman Road Jacksonville Beach
If you’ve never been to the Beaches Green Market you are missing out! The vendors are local so you know you’re supporting the community by shopping local! There are veggies, sweets, calzones, fresh meat and seafood, herbs, plants, kombucha, and the list goes on! It’s held every single Saturday and is a stop I like to make!
Vendors at the market sell a wide selection of in-season, local and organic produce, local all-natural meats, free-range eggs, cut flowers, locally roasted organic coffees, edible plants and trees, orchids, handcrafted teas, gluten-free and vegan foods, handcrafted cheeses, locally made desserts, freshly baked bread, local honey, and other seasonal delights.
Green Market Fresh Tips
Enjoy bringing home Farm Fresh Food home to your table from the Beaches Green Markets? – here are our family tips for a great visit to the market!
SHOP EARLY –
The best selection is often early in the morning.
KNOW THE GROWING SEASON –
Understanding seasonal availability will help you plan your shopping list. If you don’t see a specific fruit or vegetable that you are looking for, ask the farmer about its growing season.
RESPECT THE PRODUCE –
Please don’t squeeze, strip or manhandle the fruits and vegetables. It just creates bumps and bruises on the surface.
BRING YOUR OWN BAGS/BASKET –
A reusable bag or basket is the perfect way to cart around all your fruits and vegetables.
ASK QUESTIONS –
Vendors love when customers ask questions.. Asking about the growing process or how to prepare something is a great way to get to know the farmer too.
Sunday, April 3 • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Florida Bridal & Wedding Expo
The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Our event features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination, and much more! Don’t miss the bridal fashion shows and live DJ demos, plus tons of prizes and giveaways. Visit our website for showcase dates and times. We’ll see you at the show!!
Let us know what you’re up to this weekend, we’d love to hear from you! What do you like to do over the weekend? Do you have any hip happenings to share with us? We would love to hear … email me at [email protected].
