Northeast Florida is bringing the heat this week — literally and figuratively. Whether you're chasing live music on the Southbank, smoky barbecue on the beach at Amelia Island, or just looking for a fun weekend outing with the family, Jacksonville and its neighbors have plenty to offer. Here's what's happening around town.
- The 4th Annual Amelia Island Cookout is back at the Ritz-Carlton, gathering top chefs, pitmasters, and sommeliers for four days of fire-kissed culinary experiences on the island.
- LIFT JAX brought Jacksonville's business and civic community together at VyStar Tower to celebrate 904 Day with a community breakfast and recognition of local leaders making an impact.
- The broader 904 Day and Labor Day weekend lineup runs deep — think free downtown tours, Monster Jam, and live concerts across Northeast Florida.
- Big news for music fans: private investors have revealed plans for The Grounds, a proposed $120 million, 50,000-capacity concert venue on Jacksonville's Westside at the Cecil Commerce Center Corridor.
- Ponte Vedra artist Emily Gleason is turning events into keepsakes with live on-the-spot custom embroidery, one of the first artists in Northeast Florida to offer the experience at parties and gatherings.
- Downtown Vision Inc. is bringing back Sip & Stroll on the Southbank Riverwalk, with live music, food trucks, and a refreshed footprint for the monthly riverside hangout.
- Need a quick guide? Check out the 5 Things to Do in Jacksonville and St. Augustine roundup, covering everything from 904 Day festivities to monster trucks and a '90s rock throwback show.
- Pitmaster Tank Jackson of Holy City Hogs is cooking up whole-hog barbecue on the beach at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island — a Labor Day weekend experience you won't want to miss.
However you choose to spend the week, Jacksonville and the surrounding area are full of reasons to get out and explore. Check back at The Florida Buzz for more local events and things to do.
