Two Shows - Saturday, December 4, 2pm and 5pm at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro. Story & Song Bookstore Bistro Presents Jazz Spirit of Christmas Show Featuring The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band With Bonnie Eisele, Vocals Doug Matthews, Piano/Keyboards Johnnie Robinson, Saxophone Les DeMerle, Drums. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis with special guest vocalist Alita Moses will fill you with cheer as they perform their unique big band version of many holiday classics. Get your tickets before they sell out! Friday, December 3, 7:30pm at the First Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach. The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival lights up the holiday season with this uplifting and joyful musical performance. JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS and along 2nd Street North with an exciting block party. Friday, November 26. The party will continue outside the Visitor Depot with live entertainment starting at 10 a.m. 2nd Street with a chance to win prizes donated by local merchants for Best Individual, Best Group, Most Creative, and Best Pet Pajamas. The much-anticipated Pajama Contest will take place at 11am on S. From 8am - 4pm on “Black Friday,” guests can shop in their pajamas and enjoy special deals, discounts, and refreshments along Centre Street. Let's get this party started! Stroll and shop in your PJ's when the merchants of Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach host their Annual Black Friday Pajama Party. A holiday icon and the backdrop for many photo opportunities! November 24 and November 29, 12pm. The 17-foot long ship is made from more than 1,200 pounds of sugar, 3,000 eggs and comes complete with handmade gingerbread planking and sugar-sculpted pirates wearing bright fondant clothing. Amelia Island Gingerbread Pirate Ship when it docks at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Great fun for the whole family! Saturday, November 27, 2 - 6pm. NOTE: This event is for OMNI AMELIA ISLAND RESORT GUESTS ONLY. Friday, November 26, 5:30 - 8:30pm.ĭowntown Fernandina Beach - Get the Christmas season started at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting held in historic downtown Fernandina Beach at the City Marina! Food vendors, merchandise vendors, bounce houses, DJ, entertainment by Royal Amelia Dance Academy and the Nassau Community Band. Omni Amelia Island Resort - Guests staying at the Omni Amelia Island Resort are in for a holiday treat with the Holiday Lights Celebration! Enjoy festive culinary creations, photos with Santa, cookie decorating, Florida "snow," holiday crafts, s'mores, fireworks and more! Complimentary entry for resort guests, prices vary for food and beverage. Follow up the tree lighting with Santa's Magical Dinner where you can join Santa and his elves for a lavish buffet dinner and take home a commemorative photo made with Santa and Mrs. Complimentary shuttle rides will be available from Peters Point. Festivities conclude with the arrival of Santa and a spectacular fireworks show. Mary’s Riverkeeper, Micah’s Place and the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch. 100% of the proceeds will be shared with the Boys & Girls Club of Nassau County, the St. Ticket purchase is required for entry with a $10 donation for ages 10 and older. TREE LIGHTINGS The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island - The lighting of a 40-foot Christmas tree decorated with thousands of sparkling lights officially kicks off the festive season at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Here are all the Holiday Happenings to enjoy right on through the new year! We have enough holiday spirit and cheer to cover Amelia Island every year. We may not have snow at Christmastime, but not to worry.