Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife is Nov. 7-9
Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife, Nov. 7-9, offers award-winning restaurant tastings and unlimited samples of a wide variety of wines, beers and spirits, all included with tickets. There are also up-close wildlife encounters throughout the weekend’s events from the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park.
Tickets can be purchased on the festival’s website, https://whiskeywineandwildlife.com.
The event takes place at the Hyatt Place St. Augustine/Vilano Beach, 117 Vilano Road, with all signature events taking place throughout the hotel, indoors and outdoors, and along Loja Street, adjacent to the hotel.
The weekend’s events will raise funds and awareness for the festival’s official charity partner, Vilano Beach Main Street.
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Foundation is also a charity partner, with 100% of the proceeds from the Alligator Farm VIP Behind the Scenes Tour event donated to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Foundation.
The schedule includes:
American Legion Post 129 Auxiliary plans Holiday Craft Fair & Open House
American Legion Post 129 Auxiliary is hosting its annual Christmas Craft Fair & Open House event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Ocean’s Beaches Post 129, 1151 South 4th St., Jacksonville Beach.
In addition to the artists’ booths and exhibits, including homemade crafts and gifts, there will be a raffle and auction. More than 20 local artisans will participate.
The event is open to the public. Admission and parking are free.
Vendor space is still available for rent at just $25 per table. For more information, go to https://www.post129.org/christmas-craft-show.html.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It offers organically grown produce, pasture-raised chicken, eggs and pork; grass-fed and finished beef; local honey; raw milk; bone broth; whole grain, sourdough and gluten- and dairy-free sourdough breads; an array of baked goods; all-natural plant- and animal-based skincare; local artisans; and more. This charming venue located in the heart of Palm Valley affords customers both an indoor and an open-air shopping experience. Palm Valley Market — Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Blvd.
For more information, email info@PalmValleyMarket.com.
Holiday treasures await at Seymour’s book sale and bazaar
Get ready to sleigh your holiday shopping at Seymour’s Holiday Book Sale & Bazaar. It’s packed with incredible finds for readers, puzzlers, movie buffs and everyone in between. Browse a festive collection of holiday and seasonal books for all ages, puzzles and games, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. A holiday gift table will feature new and gently used items you won’t find anywhere else. All at discounted prices and all benefiting the Ponte Vedra Beach Library and the community it serves.
Dates are Nov. 21 to Dec. 13 at Seymour’s Bookstore inside the Ponte Vedra Branch Library. Open during regular library hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Farmers market open every Friday
The Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at Palm Valley Outdoors, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, offering fresh produce, local farm goods and a welcoming space to connect with neighbors and small businesses.
This farmers market features fresh, organically grown produce; Florida grass-fed beef and pork; real local honey; pasture-raised chicken and eggs; wholegrain breads; gluten-free sourdough bread; natural botanical skincare; creations by local artisans and more in a family-friendly atmosphere.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
