Vicker’s Landing Boutique sale is Nov. 3
The biggest sale of the year at Vicker’s Landing Boutique will be on Tuesday, Nov. 3. There will be a roomful of holiday decorations and a roomful of jewelry, plus framed art, household furnishing, and $1 knick-knacks. The chef’s market will offer some delicious goodies.
There will be special hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and extra parking is available. The public is welcome at 1000 Vicker’s Landing Way. No early entry, and cash or checks only.
Proceeds go entirely to the Vicker’s Landing Employee Scholarship Fund.
Persimmon Festival is Nov. 1
Eat Your Yard Jax invites the community to its 6th Annual Persimmon Festival on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6500 Utsey Road, Jacksonville.
The Persimmon Festival celebrates local food, edible plants, sustainability and community education.
This year’s festival will feature:
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate.
More information and tickets go to https://eatyouryardjax.org/annual-persimmon-festival.
Eat Your Yard Jax is a nonprofit edible plant nursery and education center working to strengthen local food systems, reduce food miles and help people learn how to grow more of their own food — one yard at a time.
Boat ramp closed for maintenance dredging
St. Johns County has closed the Doug Crane Boat Ramp (1039 Shore Drive, St. Augustine) for about six weeks for maintenance dredging.
All parts of the site will be off-limits, including the parking lot. After the ramp has reopened, work will continue in the staging area without impacting access to the ramp or the waterway.
Funding for this project was split between a FIND grant and county funds.
Northeast Florida Golf Invitational supports veterans
The Northeast Florida Golf Invitational 2026 will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach.
Back for its second year, this premier tournament unites elite athletes and regional supporters to lift up our military heroes in direct support of Yellow Ribbon Fund. The effort helps to provide vital housing, transportation and wellness support for wounded service members, veterans, caregivers and military families nationwide.
More Information: https://neflinvitational.com
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.
Palm Valley Market open every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It offers local, pesticide- and herbicide-free produce; pasture-raised chicken, eggs and pork; grass-fed and grass-finished beef; A2/A2 raw milk; bone broth; seafood; local honey; whole grain, sourdough, and gluten- and dairy-free breads; an array of baked goods; all-natural plant- and tallow-based skincare; fresh bouquets and planters; 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@PalmValleyFarmersMarket.com.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
