May Events in Amelia Island

April 29th - May 1st | Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival | Click for More Info

The Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival features an array of activities for the entire family! The free admission Shrimp Festival offers boatloads of fresh seafood and shrimp dishes, all prepared by local non-profit and civic organizations.

The Festival’s Fine Arts and Crafts show offers more than 300 award-winning artists and craftspeople, including jewelry, photography, pottery, and much more. Browse through 75 booths of Antiques and Collectibles. Let the kids have their own good time in the Kids Fun Zone.

Live Music on two stages, contests, and Pirates to entertain you. Bask in the breeze coming off the Amelia River as you watch the decorated Shrimp Boats glide by. Located in the historic downtown business district, enjoy the eclectic assortment of retail shops, pubs, and restaurants. For complete event schedules, entertainment, details, and vendor information, go to www.shrimpfestival.com.

May 7th |An Evening of Story & Song with Jeff Black | Click for More Info

Singer/songwriter Jeff Black has earned GRAMMY recognition, radio chart-topping stats and numerous awards.

May 14th | 2nd Saturday Artrageous Artwalk | Click for More Info

On the second Saturday of each month, participating galleries host art events and open houses during the second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk to showcase their resident artists. Locals and tourists alike can enjoy the various types of art that each gallery has to offer as well as meet the artists. Photography, pottery, copper, metal, fused, as well as stained glass, watercolors, acrylics, oils and batik are just a few of the varied media folks can expect to see.

May 26th | The Color Purple (Musical) | Click for More Info

THE COLOR PURPLE is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story.

With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life. Starring Jessica Mainor-Thiele as Celie, directed by Deirdre A Wallace, sponsored by Colson Family Law, P.A. and Jody A. Greene, P.A.

May 29th| Stripes & Stars, Let's Hit the Bars Pub Crawl | Click for More Info

Fernandina Beach Main Street is introducing a brand new Island Hop event this year - Stripes and Stars, Let's Hit The Bars Pub Crawl to be held May 29, 2022.