November 8, 2019 Springfield's Annual PorchFest Returns!
Live music, local food, artisan crafts, and one of the best vibes in the state, PorchFest is a one-day event that leaves you wanting so much more. The festival takes place November 9 in Springfield, one of Jacksonville’s most historic neighborhoods.
During the afternoon, enjoy 18 performers on porches throughout this beautiful neighborhood, followed by an evening concert in Klutho Park. You’ll also get to enjoy more than 50 vendors ranging from food trucks to fine art. Families with four-legged member will be excited to hear that this dog-friendly event will have a Dog Zone, pet food trucks and dog-friendly vendors. Read more about “PoochFest” in our newest blog.
Proceeds of PorchFest support arts related activities in Jacksonville’s urban core.
VETERANS DAY - Jacksonville is Ranked #3 in the USA List of Top Places to Commemorate Veterans Day. Jax hosts the largest Veteran’s Day Parade in the state of Florida. This patriotic parade will feature more than 4,000 participants. “Jacksonville stood out as a city that honors military service people every day, not just once a year. Veteran life is such a central part of Jacksonville culture, and we want to share that sense of community with veteran travelers and their families.” – EXPEDIA. Read the entire story here. ARTREPUBLIC - Between November 1-10th this innovative Jacksonville Art Festival will be installing new murals throughout Downtown, adding new art installations to the VyStar parking garage, producing solo shows for local artists Dustin Harewood and Tenny Rudolph and hosting the 4th edition of their fall event on November 8th on the top deck of the VyStar Parking garage. LICENSE PLATE DEBUT - During the November Art Walk on November 6, the winner of our "Name Game" officially presented "Seymour Jax" with his decorative nameplate. The event was the Mobile Visitor Center's debut at Art Walk. Representatives from Hemming Park also spoke about all the great events happening Downtown in the coming months. WINE & TRUCKS - The Edible Northeast Florida magazine is proud to bring Wine & Trucks. The 2nd annual Community Fall festival. Wine & Trucks is a ticketed wine-tasting events featuring area and local food truck fare, along with live music, craft beer, vendors and plenty of fun for both adults and families alike. The festival, at Seawalk Pavilion in Jax Beach, will be held on November 16. JAX BEST - Visit Jacksonville continues its very successful partnership with News4Jax for the “JAX BEST” campaign. There is a new set of categories to vote for right now: Best local Holiday Event; Best local Scenic Trail; Best local Holiday Light Display; Best local Makery; Best local Food Truck; you can submit your vote here. You can also checkout the latest rounds of winners and Jax Best events here. SEYMOUR ON THE STREET - Spot Seymour Jax around town! Visit Jacksonville’s Mobile Visitors Center is hitting the town and greeting visitors where they are. You can spot Seymour this month: PorchFest, November 9 in Springfield; Wine & Trucks, November 16 at the SeaWalk Pavilion; and Miranda Lambert, November 21 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. We hope to see you there!
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