Jacksonville Farm's Persimmon Festival Returns With Tastings, Live Music And $30 Gate Tickets

Eat Your Yard Jax is throwing open the gates of its Jacksonville farm this Sunday for its sixth annual Persimmon Festival, a day built around the orange, apple-sized fruit that's become the nonprofit's signature celebration of local food and sustainable living. Gate tickets cost $30, and the farm sits on 46 acres at 6500 Utsey Road, where visitors can expect persimmon tastings, live music, vendors and hands-on activities for kids.

Eat Your Yard Jax to host 6th annual Persimmon Festival

The sixth annual Persimmon Festival is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 1, in Jacksonville, offering food tastings and educational demos.

New Hastings Community Center and Library to host grand opening Nov. 13

The St. Johns County Public Library System and Health and Human Services will hold a grand opening for the new Hastings Community Center and Library at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.

‘Scream’ star Matthew Lillard coming to Jacksonville for bottle signing and Meet-and-Greet

Halloween weekend is about to get a little more exciting for fans of Scream ! Actor Matthew Lillard is making a stop in Jacksonville for a bottle signing and meet-and-greet at Total Wine & More at the St. Johns Town Center on Friday, October 30, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Lillard is visiting select Florida locations to promote his spirits brand, Macabre Spirits , and its newest release, Ghost Face Vodka. Lillard is best known for playing Stu Macher in the original Scream movie, making the Halloween-season appearance especially fitting for horror fans. What You Need to Know Before You Go The event is open to guests ages 21 and older, and a valid ID is required. No tickets are needed, but admission is first-come, first-served. Fans hoping to meet the actor should plan to arrive early. Lines may be cut off before the scheduled end time if demand is high, and other stops on the tour have reportedly drawn fans willing to wait hours for their chance to meet him. There are also a few rules to keep in mind: Lillard will only sign bottles of Ghost Face Vodka purchased at the Jacksonville location. Outside memorabilia, posters and

Deerwood Country Club Golf Course Renovation Expected to Open Fall 2027

Deerwood Country Club (Jacksonville, Fla.) will undergo an extensive golf course renovation scheduled to begin in October 2026 and reopen in fall of 2027. This project represents the final phase of a multi-million-dollar initiative aimed at enhancing the overall member experience at the historic private club, which has been a cornerstone of Jacksonville golf since its founding in 1960.

A 101-Year-Old Horror Classic Is Getting a Musical Revival in Jacksonville, Just in Time for Halloween.

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Uniting local readers, an independent bookstore, and a Ponte Vedra resident

As we wind down this semiquincentennial year, Brian Kilmeade returns to the literary world with a new book. Jacksonville bookstore San Marco Books and More has been designated as the official bookseller for a highly anticipated, private event in Ponte Vedra Beach. The exclusive gathering features the FOX News broadcaster...

Jacksonville-area events to check out Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Halloween events, live music and family festivals are on the calendar around Jacksonville this weekend. Here’s a day-by-day look at what’s happening. Friday, Oct. 30. BOOOval Trunk or Treat — 5-8:30 p.m. in Lot Z at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Details. Not-So-Spooky Haunts...

Clay County cut may result in a library fee

The High Cost of Dying

Death, much like a newly paved lot in Riverside, has been thoroughly corporate-sanctioned, sanitized and inflated beyond all recognition. For decades, the standard exit strategy in Duval County has meant handing over a small fortune to a glossy funeral parlor for a heavy mahogany box, chemical embalming fluids that could survive a nuclear winter and a concrete vault designed to keep nature entirely out of the natural order of things. But a quiet, slightly rebellious counter-movement of death doulas, green burials and conservationists across Northeast Florida is tearing up the script. They are trading corporate funeral monopolies for hand-stitched shrouds, untreated pine boxes and a return to the oldest tradition on earth: letting the dirt take you back.

Celebrating Diwali - Light Beyond Lamps

Jacksonville – Come celebrate Diwali with lots of food, colorful decorations and the opportunity to learn about the ancient values and traditions of Diwali that carry on today. Open to all at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir located in the Arlington area. Tuesday November 10, 2026 from 12pm-6:30pm. 7500 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277.

Book Lovers Will Fall Head Over Heels For These 10 Secondhand Bookstores In Florida

Want to find the best secondhand bookstores in Florida?. These 10 charming shops offer amazing deals, hidden treasures, and endless hours of browsing fun!. 1. Chamblin Bookmine (Jacksonville) There are some places that feel special before you even walk through the door. Chamblin Bookmine in Jacksonville is absolutely one of...

Jacksonville readers choose News4JAX anchor Melanie Lawson as Folio Weekly’s first Person of the Year

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – We’ve always known how amazing News4JAX anchor Melanie Lawson is, but it’s nice to know the Jacksonville community sees it, too!. Lawson, who has been a feature on The Morning Show broadcast for nearly two decades, was named Folio Weekly’s 2026 Person of the Year, chosen by readers across Northeast Florida.

The 2026 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Main Stage Concert Line-Up at the New JAX Amphitheater

The 71st Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair has announced its 2026 JAXFAIR Main Stage Line-Up for the inaugural concert series at the new JAX AMPHITHEATER, a 10,000-capacity, open-air venue at the brand-new Jacksonville Festival & Fairgrounds. This year’s Fair takes place November 5–15, 2026 at its new home on Jacksonville’s Westside, launching a new era for one of Jacksonville’s most beloved traditions. With the theme “HERE WE GROW!”, the 2026 Fair brings all the family fun to Northeast Florida for 11 days, incredible music, rides, food, art, agriculture, horticulture and so much more!

The String Cheese Incident Details Say Cheese Winter Tour 2027

The String Cheese Incident rolled out its Say Cheese Winter Tour 2027. The jamgrass pioneers will tour through the Southeast before returning to their home state of Colorado to wrap the run. The Say Cheese Tour is anchored by SCI’s previously announced appearance at WinterWonderGrass Festival, marking the band’s first...

The String Cheese Incident Reveal Initial 2027 Tour Dates

The upcoming trek will include a visit to a market they haven't played in 25 years.

The String Cheese Incident Reveal Initial 2027 Tour Dates

The upcoming trek will include a visit to a market they haven't played in 25 years.

Styx With Don Felder and Matchbox Twenty With The Wallflowers Lead New St. Augustine Amp and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Announcements

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre has announced a new batch of shows, headlined by two major co-bills. Classic rock legends Styx bring Don Felder along for a Friday, March 5 date at the Amp, while Matchbox Twenty team up with The Wallflowers on Saturday, June 26. Family-favorite Venardos Circus runs December 17 through January 3 at the venue as well.

Track scores: 2026 PGA Tour Q-School presented by Korn Ferry

Marcelo Rozo earns first PGA Tour card at Final Stage of Q-School in honor of late brother. PGA Tour Q-School presented by Korn Ferry is back – with everything on the line. For the fourth straight year, the final batch of PGA Tour cards will be awarded at the PGA Tour Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. The Final Stage is set for Dec. 10-13 at TPC Sawgrass’ Valley Course and Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.