Entertainment on Jax Beach.

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2003




April  4, 5, & 6, 2003
11th Annual Springing the Blues Festival
Nationally recognized blues festival featuring blues performers,
great BBQ & seafood, kids games & rides, Arts & Crafts Show.
Free & Open to the Public.

Location: Sea Walk Pavilion
(904) 249-3972 - Jax Beach Festivals, Inc.
(904) 247-6100 press 6 - Events Hotline
www.springingtheblues.com


HOURS
:
Friday, April 4
5 PM until 10 PM

Saturday, April 5
Noon until 10 PM

Sunday, April 6
Noon until 8 PM


April 20, 2003
Easter Sunrise Services
Time:  6 AM
Location:  Sea Walk Pavilion


April 26 & 27, 2003
Saturday and Sunday
Beaches Festival Weekend
"The Official Opening of the Beaches"
Featuring the Beach Music & Dance Festival,
Sandcastle Building Contest, good food,
entertainment, kids activities, Arts & Crafts,
Beachfest 5K Run/Walk & 56th Annual Parade
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion
(904) 249-3972
HOURS
Saturday 12 Noon until 10 PM
Sunday    12 Noon until 8 PM
 

Saturday, April 26, 2003
The 27th Annual Sand Castle Contest
Competition Time: 
To be announced   
Location:
On the beach
For more information: Call Parks & Recreation at (904) 247-6236.

Sponsored by:
The Beaches Leader and Sun-Times
& the City of Jacksonville Beach Recreation Department

Registration:
Pre-register from April 1 through April 25( or until registration is full.
Choose your space any weekday 9 AM - 5 PM
by calling the Jax Beach Recreation Department at 247-6236.
Trophies will be awarded to the
1st and 2nd Place winners in each category

Categories:
Children 8 years and under
Children 9 to12 year old
Children 12 to16 year old
Family
Group
A maximum of three people may work on any one castle/sculpture
except in the Family & Group category which are limited to four people.

Judging:
Basis for judging will be 1) difficulty of design, 2) craftsmanship, 3) overall appearance.

57th Annual Beach Festival Parade
Sunday, April 27, 2003
at 2 PM
Location:
Downtown Jacksonville Beach
To Register:
(904) 247-6236 - Jacksonville Beach Parks & Recreation Departmen

For more information:
(904) 247-6100 press 6 - Events Hotline


May 2003

May 3 & 4, 2003
20th Annual Wave Master’s Surfing Contest
Florida’s largest and most prestigious open amateur surfing
tournament. This annual contest attracts over 300 competitors
from all over the southeast, ages 7 to 70.


Location: Beach at 5th Avenue North
For Information:  Call (904) 241-0600


Sunday, May 4, 2003
River City Brass Band
7 P.M.
The River City Brass Band in concert - featuring a Broadway theme
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion
www.rivercityband.comSunday, May 4, 2003
River City Brass Band
7 P.M.
The River City Brass Band in concert - featuring a Broadway theme
Location: Sea Walk Pavilion
www.rivercityband.com


Sunday
May 11, 2003
Pops at the Beach - Mother’s Day Concert
Entertainment begins at 6 P.M.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs at 8:00 P.M.
Pops concert by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.
Free and open to the public. Bring mom and a lawn chair or blanket.
Snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Location:
Sea Walk Pavilion
(904) 247-6100 press 6 - Events Hotline


Sunday
May 18, 2003
First Coast Wind Ensemble Concert
7 P.M.
Concert by 50-piece orchestra of alumni from Jacksonville University and UNF.
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy.


Location:
Sea Walk Pavilion


Sunday, May 25, 2003
River City Band - Patriotic Concert
7:00 P.M.
Location:
Sea Walk Pavilion
www.rivercityband.com


Directions:

From Beach Boulevard:

East on Beach Boulevard (Hwy 90), cross 3rd Street (State Highway A1A) to the ocean, and turn left at 2nd Street.

From Butler Blvd:

East on Butler Blvd. (Hwy 202) to A1A North (Third Street). Go north until Beach Blvd. and turn right.