Jacksonville, Fl — The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival is always held the first weekend in May in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. In 2025, the festival is Friday, May 2, Saturday, May 3 and Sunday May 4. The kick-off parade is held on Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. in Downtown. The main parade takes place from the waterfront east to 8th Street along Centre Street in Historic Downtown.
There is much more happening in NE Florida this week and weekend.
Wednesday, April 30:
Wilco with special guest Waxahatchee - 7:00 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Thursday, May 1:
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo with special guests Martha Davis and The Motels and The Vindys - 6:30 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Friday, May 2:
First Fridays at Friendship Fountain - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Friendship Fountain
Jax Symphony: Harry Potter / Deathly Hallows Part 2 - 7:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Jacoby Hall
Marlon Wayans Wild Child Tour - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre
Saturday, May 3:
Beaches WellFest - 8:45 am - 2:00 pm - Johansen Park
Riverside Arts Market - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Under the Fuller Warren Bridge
Jacksonville Whiskey Riot - 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Jacksonville Fairgrounds
St. Augustine Brewers Fest - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Fountain of Youth
Jacksonville Sharks vs. Iowa Barnstormers - 7:05 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
ExZOOberation: Riverfront Rendezvous - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Jax Symphony: Harry Potter / Deathly Hallows Part 2 - 7:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Jacoby Hall
Intocable - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre
Sunday, May 4:
Orange Park Farmers’ & Arts Market - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Orange Park Town Hall Park
NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience - 7:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts Moran Theater
Illusionist Rick Thomas - 7:00 pm - Florida Theatre
