Weekend of entertainment starts Friday

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys announced the following weekend entertainment activities to the local St. Augustine news desk at Historic City News; including a charity golf tournament, Blessing of the Fleet and the 15th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival.

Friday: March 26

Murray Bros. Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament
All the Murray brothers and their celebrity friends participate in the final day of their annual charity golf tournament, an awards ceremony and post party. The tournament will consist of morning and afternoon flights on both of World Golf Village’s championship golf courses, Slammer & Squire and King & Bear. For more information, visit www.wgv.com.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: March 26-28

15TH ANNUAL RHYTHM & RIBS FESTIVAL
Enjoy non-stop music and award-winning scrumptious barbecue all weekend long. A Saturday night performance by Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer, Dave Mason, lots of tasty ribs and barbecue, and plenty of children’s activities are part of this year’s featured events. Rhythm & Ribs takes place at Francis Field, located behind the historic Downtown Parking Facility on Castillo Drive in St. Augustine. The festival hours are Friday 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $2 per person, except Saturday evening, when it is $5. Kids 12 and under are free. For more information, visit www.RhythmandRibs.net.

Saturday: March 27
NIGHT OWL CINEMA AT ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE
Free, outdoor showing of Iron Man – Rated PG 13. Robert Downey, Jr. stars as Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist who happens to be an engineering genius. Showtime is 8 p.m. and concessions are available. For more information call 904.471.1965 or visit www.StAugAmphitheatre.com.

BEACHES 101 AT GTM RESEARCH RESERVE
Learn about the sand, the importance of the dunes, and the animals that call the beach their home. This informative and fun beach walk takes place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meet at the Guana South Beach parking lot approximately two miles north of the Environmental Education Center which is located at 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring water. Regular parking fees apply, $3 per vehicle, annual GTM pass holders FREE. Reservations are required. Call 904.823.4500.

ST. AUGUSTINE GARRISON AT FORT MOSE
Experience living history demonstrations conducted by authentic colonial Spanish re-enactors from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fort Mose State Park located at 15 Fort Mose Trail in St. Augustine. Admission is $4 per vehicle or $2 for pedestrians or bicyclists. For more information, call 904.823.2232 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose.

EASTER EGG HUNT AT ADVENTURE LANDING
Take the kids on an adventurous Easter outing where over 2,000 eggs will be stuffed with candy & prizes and hidden on Adventure Landing’s Miniature Golf Courses. There will even be a surprise visit by the Easter Bunny! A $3 donation per child will benefit the Betty Griffin House. All children will receive a goodie bag and a Charity Raffle with great prizes will take place after each Egg Hunt. Adventure Landing is located at 2780 SR 16 in St. Augustine. For more information call 904.827.9400 or visit www.adventurelanding.com/staugustine/events.html.

EASTER FESTIVAL AT WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME
Enjoy a special Easter Festival for children and families from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Festival will include egg hunts, bounce houses, IMAX movies, the Easter Bunny and more. Admission to the event, which includes all activities, coffee and donuts by Dunkin’ Donuts and a ticket to the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater, is $8 per person in advance. The World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village is located at I-95 Exit 323 in St. Augustine. For more information, call 904.940.4123 or visit www.wgv.com.

UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT
A favorite end-of-the-month event, Uptown Saturday Night takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Uptown San Marco Shopping District, St. Augustine. Galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios remain open during this special time. Meet the artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other events contribute to the party-like atmosphere. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for Uptown Saturday Night. The event is sponsored by the San Marco Avenue Merchants Association. Please call 904.824.3152 for more information.

LOW TIDE BIKE RIDE AT ANASTASIA STATE PARK
This Ranger-led 3 1/2 mile low tide bike ride and bird watch starts at 1 p.m. Participants will enjoy an ecology talk at the point of Conch Island and then start the return trip. Riders should be prepared for weather conditions on the beach which could be influenced by heat, cold, wind and sand. This program is free with paid park admission. For more information, call 904.461.2033.

Sunday: March 28
BLESSING OF THE FLEET
Dozens of watercraft from trawlers and yachts to sailboats and motor craft – all decorated with flags and bunting –receive a special blessing from the Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine. . The ceremony begins at noon with a procession from the Cathedral Basilica along the Plaza de la Constitucion to the St. Augustine Municipal Marina. For more information, call 904.824.9725 or visit www.sayc2000.com.

FIVE WOMEN OF THE AGES
Enjoy an afternoon tea as five remarkable women representing five time periods in St. Augustine’s rich and varied history come to life through a dramatic interpretation of original paintings from Casa Monica Hotel’s private collection. The tea and performance takes place 3 p.m. at the Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova Street, in St. Augustine. Tickets are $35 per person and proceeds will benefit the Florida Heritage Book Festival that take place in September. For reservations, please call 904.940.0194.