St. Augustine, Florida hosts the multi-award winning St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival. The kick off parade, entertainment from international & U.S. Celtic bands, the highland games, and much more. The unending pagentery and action present ongoing photo ops throughout the day and into the evening.
- When
Date - March 9th 2024
Time - Festival gates open at 10 AM
Admission Fees
Daly Admission is $20.00 Cash Only No Credit Debit cards at the gate for entrance to the Francis Field festival site.
Parade and the rest of St Augustine events are no additional charge.
In and out privileges throughout out the day are allowed.
Where
Francis Field
25 W Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Contact - Anita Fanic
Contact phone number 215 317 7663
Parking Info -Visitor Parking Garage is next to the Festival. Pay to park for all day. NOTE parking, fills up by 10 a.m. Plan to arrive by 9 AM
Entrance Info - We will meet in the plaza between the parking garage and the Visitors Center. Early arrival emphasized for parking in the garage.
Transportation
Carpool recomended for those who can arrange them.
Food
There is no planned meet up for food. Individual arrangements between members is suggested. There will be a wide assortment of food vendors on the festival grounds. All vendors on the grounds both food and others are CASH only.
All of St Augustine's restaurants offer their full menu and welcome card payment.
Schedule of Events
The Festival Day Kicks Off With The St. Patrick Parade At 10 AM!
The Parade marches all around downtown St. Augustine!
and finishes at the festival site On Francis Field.
The Music and Highland games along with the various vendors and booths are within the Francis Field site. Complete details and schedules of the various events and music are on the event website at celticstaugustine.com
Gear
All zooms from 24 to 400 MM arte usable here. Polarizers can be helpful depending on the amount of Sun present.
Wheeled camera bags are permitted.
Other Tips
Francis Field is flat with good footing but can be muddy from rain. if you have a camp chair or stool that can be carried, they will be handy here. Bug spray and sun screen at your discretion.
Directions
Best option is to access the parking garage from US 1 to W. Castillo drive avoiding San Marco Ave.