St. Augustine History Festival

May 6–10, 2026

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

A 4‑Day Journey Through the Nation’s Oldest City

Step into more than 450 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.