The Aviles Street Merchants Association will co-host the third annual Aviles Street Festival, along with the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. The event will celebrate St. Augustine’s Spanish heritage with cultural events on Saturday, Sept. 5, running from noon to 9 p.m. along the oldest street. Formerly called Calle del Hospital by the Spanish who settled the city, the street is on a map from 1586.
St. Augustine celebrates its 461th anniversary on Sept. 8, founded in 1565. Aviles Street is home to museums, art galleries and restaurants. A fun bingo game will be part of the Aviles Street Festival, with stops along this historic street, and a chance to win a gift basket filled with items from merchants.
Here’s a look at the festival schedule:
- 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Forgotten Tonic Founders Day Cocktail
- All day: The Bart — Spanish Temporary Tattoos
- All day: Bingo — Stop in at participating merchant locations
- Noon and other times — Mini-tours of Aviles Street by St. Augustine Experiences (meet at The Bart)
- Noon to 4 p.m. Sifting for Spanish Treasure at The Trinity Goldsmith
- Noon to 9 p.m. Ximenez-Fatio House — live painting with plein air artist Martha Ferguson
- 1-4 p.m. Acacia Tree Gallery will host Linda Sperruzzi, national award-winning plein air painter
- 3-6 p.m. ZaZa Flamenca at The Bart
- 4-9 p.m. Artisan Market at Ximenez-Fatio House
- 5 p.m. The St. Augustine Royal Family appearances on the street and at the Ximenez-Fatio courtyard
- 6:15-6:30 p.m. Flamenco De La Costa Dancing at Ximenez-Fatio House
- 6:30-7 p.m. Sword Dueling by Spanish Military Hospital Museum re-enactors at Ximenez-Fatio House
- 7-8 p.m. Flagler College student presentations at Ximenez-Fatio House
- 8-8:15 p.m. Flamenco De La Costa Dancing at Ximenez-Fatio House
Aviles Street Merchants
- Nonna’s Trattoria, 2 Aviles St.
- Spanish Military Hospital Museum, 3 Aviles St.
- Forgotten Tonic, 6 Aviles St.
- 9 Aviles Wedding Venue, 9 Aviles St.
- Plum Gallery, 10 Aviles St.
- St. Augustine Historical Society Research Library, 6 Artillery Lane
- D.R. Abbott Gallery, 11 A Aviles St.
- Bouvier Maps & Prints, 11 Aviles St.
- Acacia Tree Gallery, 11 C Aviles St.
- The Bart on Aviles gallery and wine bar, 11 D Aviles St.
- Trinity House Goldsmith, 11 F Aviles St.
- Jensen Pottery, 11 F Aviles St.
- Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles St.
- Father Miguel O’Reilly House and Gardens, 32 Aviles St.
- St. Augustine Experiences — history, food and spirits tours
Fall Events
- Sept. 4: First Friday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m.
- Sept. 5: Aviles Street Festival, 4-9 p.m., celebrating St. Augustine’s 461st anniversary and Spanish Heritage Month
- Sept. 19: St. Augustine Book Festival — Florida authors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
- Sept. 19: Paranormal investigation at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
- Oct. 2: First Friday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m.
- Oct. 8: Watercolor Class at the Ximenez-Fatio House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 17: Overnight paranormal investigation at the Ximenez-Fatio House
- Oct 24: Trick or Treat and Harvest Festival at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum from 1-4 p.m.
- Nov. 6: First Friday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m.
The Aviles Street Merchants Association invites the community to celebrate together at this free event.
Ximenez-Fatio House Museum events are sponsored in part by the St. Johns Cultural Council and the St. Johns County Tourist Development County.
