August 1, 8, 15, 22
Boardwalk Bash at
The Spa & Shops
Join us from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at The Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation for food and drink specials, $1 beer, live music, and so much more! For more information, please contact The Spa & Shops at (904) 432-2202.

August 2–3, 30
Wine Tasting at Marché Burette
Join us from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Marché Burette to enhance your wine knowledge first-hand by enjoying samples of wine from around the world. Complimentary. For more information, please contact The Spa & Shops
at Amelia Island Plantation at (904) 432-2202.

August 13–14
Salt Cooking School at
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
The first day features a “behind the scenes” tour of the resort’s kitchens, and then students work with Chef Richard Gras and his team to prepare all the elements of a four-course luncheon, which is served family style and paired with a selection of fine wines. On the second day, participants build on their newly acquired skills as they prepare a complete gourmet feast and dine again with the chef. For cooking school reservations or to make reservations at Salt, call the resort directly at (904) 277-1100.

August 14
Jazz at The Palace
A concert preview of the 2008 Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival at the historic Palace Saloon. The event, which will benefit the educational programs and concerts of the festival, will feature The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band, with vocalist Bonnie Eisele, along with a very special guest, multi-instrumentalist Dr. Bill Prince. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Advance tickets to “Jazz At The Palace” can be purchased for $25 at the UPS Store, 1417 Sadler Road, (904) 277-0820, online at www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com, or at the door if not sold out. From 6:00 - 7:00 PM before the show, Amelia Island Carriages will be offering complimentary carriage rides around the downtown area to all ticket holders.

August 16
Barrier Islands, 11:00 a.m.
Join one of our knowledgeable park rangers for an informative talk on the natural history of sea islands and their important role in coastal ecology. The topics addressed will include beach erosion, island migration, island formation and the natural communities present on such barrier islands today. The program will take place at the Bluffs pavilion on Big Talbot Island. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with $2 vehicle entrance fee. For additional information on any of these programs, call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320.

August 24
Secrets of Salt Marsh, 1:00 p.m.
Join a park ranger and discover the importance of estuarine systems that surround the inshore sides of barrier islands like those of the Talbot Islands State Parks complex. This ranger-guided hike along the salt marsh will help point out why these areas are one of the most productive ecosystems on Earth, the many roles the salt marsh plays, the plant and animal life found in this natural community, and the impacts humans have on this system. This program will take place at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island Cultural State Park. No reservations are necessary and the program is free. For additional information on any of these programs, call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320.

August 27-31
Amelia Island Songwriter Festival
The first annual Amelia Island Songwriter Festival begins with a local songwriter jam at 5 p.m. at the Florida House Inn. The festival allows undiscovered and newly discovered songwriters to network with each other and industry professionals. The festival also offers seminars and workshops designed to improve songwriting skills. The Songwriter Festival will hold a minimum of nine songwriting contests, featuring a variety of topics and a Grand Event where “Song of the Year” and “Songwriter of the Year” will be named. The Festival also offers performances by established professional songwriters such as Jim Brickman, Shanna Banana and Jason Blume. At various venues such as the Palace Saloon, O’Kane’s, Wicked Davey’s, Frisky Mermaid, Sandy Bottoms, and Amelia Island Plantation. For additional details and tickets, visit www.songwriterfestival.org.

August 28
Music on the Porch
at Marché Burette
Join us on the back porch of Marché Burette from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. for a patriotic performance by the Amelia Arts Academy’s New Horizon’s Concert Band. For more information, please contact The Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation at (904) 432-2202.

Movie Under the Stars at
The Spa & Shops
Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and popcorn then join us at 8:30 p.m. at The Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation for the family-friendly flick, Enchanted. All ages welcome. Complimentary. All events subject to change. For more information, please contact The Spa & Shops at (904) 432-2202.

August 30
Guinness & Golf Tournament at Amelia Island Plantation
At 10 a.m. shotgun starts with awards at Oak Marsh Golf Course at Amelia Island Plantation. Guinness immediately following! $85 per person includes tournament entry, boxed lunch, two Falcon’s Nest drink tickets and Guinness branded goodies. After tournament, head over to Falcon’s Nest for more fun, Guinness and Irish cuisine! For information, call (904) 491-4646.

Labor Day Celebration at
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Enjoy a full buffet, carnival setting and games for the entire family at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island’s Labor Day celebration. The Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Adults are $75 and Children are $35. For event reservations and information, please call (904) 277-1028.

To submit events for our Around Town
section, please e-mail all information to
calendar@ameliaislander.com.