February 2008    

February 7-10, 2008 - Boat-A-Rama
Location: Prime Osborn Convention Center

February 28 - March 2, 2008 - Spring Home & Patio Show
This show offers a unique and broad selection of home improvement related businesses. You'll enjoy designer rooms, entertaining features, and special guest speakers. Get ideas, investigate new products, gather information and meet the professionals to help you make your next remodeling, renovation, landscaping or decorating project a breeze. Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville. Call 800-645-7798.

March 2008    

March 16, 2008 - Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Bring the whole family to experience the Parade of Boats blessed for the upcoming navigational season. 2pm, Northbank Riverfront. Call 904-630-3690.

March (TBA) - THE PLAYERS Championship
Top field on the PGA TOUR competing on one of the best viewing courses on tour. Field includes: Woods, Singh, Mickelson, Love, Els, Garcia and defending champion, Fred Funk. Proceeds benefit charity. TPC at Sawgrass, Stadium Course, 110 TPC Blvd., Ponte Vedra. Call 904-273-3383

March (TBA) - Annual Springing the Blues Festival
Nationally recognized blues performers, outdoors, along the beach. Event also features BBQ and seafood, arts & crafts and kids activities. Sea Walk Pavilion, intersection of 1st St. N., and 1st Ave., Jacksonville Beach. Call 904-249-3972

April 2008 

April (TBA) - Jacksonville International Boat Show
Come out for the largest in-water boat show in the region. The hottest boats and boating accessories will be on display, along with live entertainment, fresh seafood and a riverfront tiki bar. Fr & Sa 10am-8pm; Su 10am-6pm, Metro Park and Marina, 1673 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville. Call 904-759-2758.

April 5-6, 2008 - Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat Show
Florida Sportsman Magazine will host their twelfth annual bigger and better Fishing and Boat Show with ongoing seminars, kids' events, hands-on instruction and demonstrations. The most popular part of the event--a huge indoor tackle sale--will fill the 50,000 square foot Convention Center, with fishing boats and accessories added to the mix. Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville. Call 772-219-7400

April 11-13, 2008 - Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Renowed Jazz musicians perform downtown, many along the St. Johns River. Other special events include Art at the Met Art Show & Sale, 38 Degrees Latitude wine tasting event, and more. Florida Theatre, Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum and Metro Park, Jacksonville. Call 904-630-3690.

May 2008

May 3-6, 2008 - Sail Jacksonville - Downtown Riverfront
Jacksonville's downtown riverfront will come alive with the beauty of tall ships from around the world. The three-day festival will include a variety of activities that feature our scenic riverfront, including in-the-water events, such as the Parade of Sail and Pirate Battle, land-side demonstrations and events including boat building, port operations, seamanship demonstrations, multiple stages or entertainment, children's activities and performance artists.

May 2008 (TBA) - Jacksonville Spring Music Festival
Spring Music Festival entertainers in the past include: Rob Thomas, Anna Nalick, Bonni Raitt, Train, Hootie and the Blowfish Kenny Loggins, Sister Hazel and Jackson Browne. For More Jacksonville Spring Music Festival Information call 904-630-3690

May 2008 (TBA) - Florida's First Coast Birding & Nature Festival
Join the Birding & Nature Festival for hands-on photography workshops, more than 85 field trips from Palm Coast to Jacksonville, kayak excursions through pristine natural areas, the butterfly encounter, and more! Northeast Florida, various locations from Palm Coast to Amelia Island. Call 800-653-2489.

June 2008 (TBA) - The Big Buck Expo
Sponsored by the American Hunters Association/Southern Trophy Hunters. Location: Prime Osborne Convention Center.

July 4, 2008 - Riverfront Festival & Fireworks
Celebrate America's birthday with a patriotic festival along the downtown riverfront including: Children's Water Fun at Friendship Fountain, Live Music at the Hogan Street Stage, street acrobatics, stunt comedy, interactive games, face painting, great food & more! End the night with a bang, as Skyblast lights up the sky over the river at 9pm. Festivities 4pm - 9:30pm, Northbank & Southbank, Downtown Jacksonville. Call 904-630-3690.

July 2008 (TBA) - Bellsouth Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament
Established in 1980, this tournament combines the thrill of competition with a fun, family atmosphere. Sister's Creek Park, 8203 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville. Call 904-251-3011.