Amelia Island & Fernandina Beach Florida

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He does "Steal Away" and "Hot Rod Hearts" on stage in Fernandina Beach, Florida during the Shrimp Festival. For more details, visit www.shrimpfestival.com

Here is just little that goes on in Fernandina Beach during the Shrimp Festival. If you get a chance come on down this year it happens every May! When I think about it there is a lot that goes on here on this little island. We have had movies made here among other things. This Island has seen quite a few famous people from those in the past to present day.

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (January 28, 2010) – On Friday February 12, The Amelia Island Book Festival (AIBF) will open its 2010 series attracting both readers and authors to the popular Florida island destination.

There will be two days of programming and events in celebration of  the written word, AIBF is a favorite event for families, with something for even the littlest readers.  The Friday opening with feature a day-long Writers’ Workshop followed by an evening Story and Song Concert.  Saturday’s free events and activities include an author bookstore, presentations, food booths and more.  On Saturday evening the festival presents a special event with best-selling author Pat Conroy and his daughter, Melissa.  More than 30 local, regional and nationally renowned authors will sign books and offer programs on a wide variety of topics.

To learn more, visit Amelia Island Book Festival

This is the cars as they leave Ft. Clinch 3/13/2009.