Putnam County Chamber of Commerce

1100 Reid St. Palatka, FL 32177

386-328-1503 Email : chamber@chamberpc.com www.putnamcountychamber.com

ENJOY YOUR VISIT and PLEASE COME AGAIN…

for a day, a week, or a lifetime!

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Whether you’re looking for something different in an off-the-beaten path

destination, educational experiences, special interest subjects or you just

want to have a relaxing visit, Putnam County is the ideal destination.

All of the North and Central Florida attractions are just a short distance from this pristine part of the state.

Come experience true Floridian culture through the many local festivals &

events in Putnam County.

For further assistance, please contact the Chamber at:

2017 FESTIVAL EVENTS

March 17, 2017 ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE St Johns Ave/Downtown Palatka (386) 328-0909

March 2017 PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR Fairgrounds, East Palatka -- (386) 328-3247 www.PutnamFairAndExpo.com

April 1 - 2, 2017 CATFISH FESTIVAL Eva Lyons Park, Crescent City (386) 698-1644 Always held 1st Saturday (+Friday night) in April

April 8, 2017 CHALK EXPLOSION STREET ART FESTIVAL Downtown Palatka -- (386) 328-8998 www.ArtsInPutnam.org Always held 2nd Saturday in April

April 2017 PALATKA BICYCLE FESTIVAL Riverfront Park/Downtown Palatka (386) 546-1668 www.PutnamBluewaysAndTrails.org

April 2017 SAVE RODMAN RESERVIOR BASS TOUR Rodman Reservoir -- (386) 326-1112 www.SaveRodmanReservoir.com

April 2017 HAVEN HOSPICE/NEFAR BASS TOURNAMENT St Johns River -- (386) 325-2965 www.NefarBass.org

May 2017 BOSTWICK BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL 125 Tillman St, Bostwick (904) 268-3346 www.BostwickBlueberryFestival.com

For additional information on any of

the festivals and/or events listed,

please contact the event organizer noted

for that festival/event.

Thank you!

2016 FESTIVAL EVENTS

May 7, 2016 MUG RACE St Johns River, Palatka -- (904) 264-4094 www.RudderClub.com/mug.html Always held 1st Saturday in May

May 7, 2016 CINCO-de-BOAT RECYCLING REGATTA Beef O’Brady’s, Riverfront, Palatka 386) 325-9598 www.KeepPutnamBeautiful.org Always held 1st Saturday in May

May 19 - 21, 2016 WOLFSON HOSPITAL BASS TOUR St Johns River -- (904) 360-4531 www.WolfsonChildren.org

May 27 - 30, 2016 BLUE CRAB FESTIVAL Riverfront & Downtown, Palatka (386) 983-9772 www.BlueCrabFestival.com Always held Memorial Day weekend

July 2, 2016 RED, WHITE & BOOM Crescent Lake, Crescent City Always held the Saturday before July 4th

July 4, 2016 INTERLACHEN INDEPENDENCE DAY Downtown Interlachen -- (386) 684-3811

July 4, 2016 PALATKA 4th of JULY PARADE & FIREWORKS Riverfront & Downtown, Palatka (386) 329-0100

July 15, 2016 CHRISTMAS IN JULY @ PALATKA ART LEAGUE 324 River St, Palatka -- (386) 325-8750 www.PalatkaArtLeague.com Always held the 3rd Friday in July

September 2016 TILLY’S ATTIC @ PALATKA ART LEAGUE 324 River St, Palatka -- (386) 325-8750 www.PalatkaArtLeague.com

September 24 - 25, 2016 OCCUPATION OF PALATKA 1864 Civil War Event at Bronson Mulholland House 100 Madison St, Palatka -- (904) 377-5044 Always held last weekend in September

October 8, 2016 AZALEA CITY CRUISERS CAR SHOW Riverfront & Downtown, Palatka 386-328-4904 www.AzaleaCityCruisers.com Always held the 2nd Saturday in October

October 2016 PALATKA RAILFEST Railway Depot, Reid & 11th St, Palatka (386) 325-7425 or (386) 546-5030 www.RailsOfPalatka.org

October 2016 ARTOBER FEST Riverfront & Downtown, Palatka (386) 325-9598 www.KeepPutnamBeautiful.org

November 11, 2016 VETERAN’S DAY PARADE St Johns Ave/Downtown, Palatka (386) 328-0909

November 10-12, 2016 PALATKA FALL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Rd (386) 328-1281 — www.RBR.org

Mid-November - December 23, 2016 HOLIDAY HOUSE Palatka Art League, 324 River St, Palatka (386) 325-8750 www.PalatkaArtLeague.com

November 25, 2016 PALATKA CHRISTMAS PARADE DPI, Downtown Palatka (386) 328-4021 www.PalatkaDowntown.com Always held the day after Thanksgiving

December 2016 CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK FESTIVAL, PARADE & CHILI COOK-OFF Lion’s Club, Eva Lyons Park, Crescent City (352) 443-9143

December 2016 LIGHT THE RIVERFRONT Pilot Club, Riverfront, Palatka (386) 328-3496 Always held 1st Saturday in December

2017 FESTIVAL EVENTS

January 2017 GIANT SHIITAKE MUSHROOM FESTIVAL Jenkins Park, Interlachen (386) 546-6554 www.PMHigh.com/fest.html

January 2017 PALATKA WINE STROLL St Johns Ave/Downtown, Palatka (386) 328-0909

January 2017 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY PARADE & AFRICAN ARTS FESTIVAL St Johns Ave/Downtown, Palatka (386) 328-0909

January 2017 PALATKA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE & FLY-IN 4015 Reid St, Palatka (386) 329-0149 www.PalatkaKayLarkin.com

January 2017 RAVINE GARDENS WEDDING EXPO 1600 Twigg St, Palatka -- (386) 329-3721

February 4, 2017 AIR POTATO RODEO Ravine Gardens State Park, Palatka (386) 329-3721 Always held 1st Saturday in February

February 2017 WELAKA SPRING FESTIVAL & FISHING TOURNAMENT Entertainment, Food & Arts and Crafts Town Hall, Welaka (386) 467-9800

February 2017 PALATKA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Rd (386) 328-1281 www.RBR.org

March 4 - 5, 2017 FLORIDA AZALEA FESTIVAL & PARADE Downtown Palatka -- (386) 312-6266 www.FLAzaleaFest.com Always held 1st weekend in March

March 4 - 5, 2017 AZALEA DAYS at RAVINE GARDENS 1600 Twigg St, Palatka -- (386) 329-3721 www.FloridaStateParks.org/park/ravine-gardens