Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
1100 Reid St. Palatka, FL 32177 Email : [email protected]
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:
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 2016
WOLFSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BASS TOUR
St Johns River -- (904) 360-4531
www.WolfsonChildren.org
May 2016
BOSTWICK BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
125 Tillman St, Bostwick
(904) 268-3346
www.BostwickBlueberryFestival.com
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
Mid-July 2016
CHRISTMAS IN JULY @ PALATKA ART LEAGUE
324 River St, Palatka -- (386) 325-8750
www.PalatkaArtLeague.com
2015 FESTIVAL EVENTS
September 18 - 20, 2015
TILLY’S ATTIC @ PALATKA ART LEAGUE
324 River St, Palatka -- (386) 325-8750
www.PalatkaArtLeague.com
September 26 - 27, 2015
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 10, 2015
AZALEA CITY CRUISERS CAR SHOW
Riverfront & Downtown, Palatka
www.AzaleaCityCruisers.com
October 10, 2015
PALATKA RAILFEST
Railway Depot, Reid & 11th St, Palatka
(386) 325-7425 or (386) 546-5030
www.RailsOfPalatka.org
October 17 - 18, 2015
ARTOBER FEST
Riverfront & Downtown, Palatka
(386) 325-9598
www.KeepPutnamBeautiful.org
October 31, 2015
BOO ON THE AVENUE
St Johns Ave/Downtown, Palatka
(386) 328-0909
November 11, 2015
VETERAN’S DAY PARADE
St Johns Ave/Downtown, Palatka
(386) 328-0909
November 12 - 14, 2015
PALATKA FALL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Rd
(386) 328-1281 — www.RBR.org
November 13 - December 23, 2015
HOLIDAY HOUSE @ PALATKA ART LEAGUE
324 River St, Palatka -- (386) 325-8750
www.PalatkaArtLeague.com
November 2015
ST. JOHNS RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL
St. Johns Ave, Downtown Palatka
(386) 325-5454
www.StJohnsBluesFestival.com
November 27, 2015
PALATKA CHRISTMAS PARADE
Downtown Palatka -- (386) 328-4021
www.PalatkaDowntown.com
Always held the day after Thanksgiving
Late-November - Early-December 2015
OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Eva Lyons Park, Crescent City
(386) 467-8237
December 5, 2015
LIGHT THE RIVERFRONT / PILOT CLUB
Riverfront, Palatka
(386) 328-3496
Always held 1st Saturday in December
2016 FESTIVAL EVENTS
January 2016
GIANT SHIITAKE MUSHROOM FESTIVAL
Jenkins Park, Interlachen
(386) 546-6554
www.PMHigh.com/fest.html
January 2016
PALATKA WINE STROLL
St Johns Ave/Downtown, Palatka
(386) 328-0909
January 2016
PALATKA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE & FLY-IN
4015 Reid St, Palatka
(386) 329-0149
www.PalatkaKayLarkin.com
January 2016
AFRICAN ARTS FESTIVAL
St Johns Ave/Downtown, Palatka
(386) 328-0909
January 18, 2016
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY PARADE
St Johns Ave/Downtown, Palatka
(386) 328-0909
February 6, 2016
AIR POTATO RODEO
Ravine Gardens State Park, Palatka
(386) 329-3721
Always held 1st Saturday in February
February 14 - 15, 2016
WELAKA SPRING FESTIVAL &
FISHING TOURNAMENT
Entertainment, Food & Arts and Crafts
Town Hall, Welaka (386) 467-9800
February 19 - 22, 2016
PALATKA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Rd
(386) 328-1281
www.RBR.org
March 5 - 6, 2016
FLORIDA AZALEA FESTIVAL & PARADE
Downtown Palatka -- (386) 312-6266
www.FLAzaleaFest.com
Always held 1st weekend in March
March 5 - 6, 2016
AZALEA DAYS at RAVINE GARDENS
1600 Twigg St, Palatka -- (386) 329-3721
March 17, 2016 ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE St Johns Ave/Downtown Palatka (386) 328-0909
March 18 - 26, 2016 PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR Fairgrounds, East Palatka -- (386) 328-3247 www.PutnamFairAndExpo.com
April 2016
SAVE RODMAN RESERVIOR BASS TOUR
Rodman Reservoir -- (386) 326-1112
www.SaveRodmanReservoir.com
April 2016
HAVEN HOSPICE BASS TOURNAMENT
St Johns River -- (386) 325-2965
www.NefarBass.org
April 1 - 2, 2016
CATFISH FESTIVAL
Eva Lyons Park, Crescent City
(386) 698-1644
Always held 1st Saturday (+Fri night) in April
April 9, 2016
CHALK EXPLOSION STREET ART FESTIVAL
Downtown Palatka -- (386) 328-8998
www.ArtsInPutnam.org
Always held 2nd Saturday in April