St. Augustine History Festival

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May 6–10, 2026

Highlighting every chapter of St. Augustine’s rich and enduring history.

A 5‑Day Journey Through the Nation’s Oldest City

Step into more than 460 years of history during the annual St. Augustine History Festival, a four-day celebration filled with engaging presentations, hands-on demonstrations, immersive tours, and living history encounters. Held each spring, the festival brings the past to life across the nation’s oldest city.

This isn’t a sit-and-listen kind of event—it’s a walk-and-see, touch-and-feel experience designed for history lovers of all ages. Explore active archaeological digs with working archaeologists, visit a 1586 Spanish military encampment, and meet descendants of the very animals brought here 500 years ago. Learn from scholars who uncovered the oldest known written document in a Native American language, witness dramatic battle reenactments between Spanish and English forces, and tour some of St. Augustine’s most historic churches.

Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just curious, the St. Augustine History Festival offers an exciting, family-friendly way to connect with the stories that shaped America’s first city.

Festival Events

The festival features more than 20 special events and presentations, plus numerous tours. Some occur daily, others only once. Admission is free to many events, while most hosting attractions offer reduced admissions during the festival. For a complete description of festival events and a schedule for the five days, go to St. Augustine History Festival.

Festival Venues

The festival spans the entire city from its northern suburbs to Anastasia Island across the bay. All will feature special festival tours and events. Venues include:

  • Fort Mose State Park
  • Villa Zorayda
  • Colonial Quarter
  • Governor’s House Cultural Center and Museum
  • Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center
  • St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
  • Flagler College
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
  • Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
  • Mission Nombre de Dios
  • Marineland Dolphin Adventure
  • Oldest House Museums Complex and Historic Gardens
  • Peńa-Peck House
  • Ximenez-Fatio House
  • Tolomato Cemetery

For full details on events, locations, dates and times visit St. Augustine History Festival.

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