Spring into Sports Action in the Flip Side As the weather heats...
Spring into Sports Action in the Flip Side
As the weather heats up, so does the sports scene in Jacksonville! This spring catch all the action during your time in Jacksonville with the below sporting events.
There's still time to catch the Jacksonville Icemen minor league hockey team throwdown on the ice at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The regular season wraps up April 13 and there are still exciting theme nights left to attend: Wizard Night, Women in Business, Fan Appreciation and Family Fun with Bluey.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp minor league baseball team are gearing up to start their season. Attend the home opener April 1 against the Worcester Red Sox at the newly named VyStar Ballpark (previously 121 Financial Ballpark). The Jumbo Shrimp season goes until September so there's plenty of time to attend one of their thrilling games.
If you have yet to experience a Jacksonville Sharks game, you are missing out. This professional indoor football team begins making plays April 6 against the Vegas Knight Hawks at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
Competition is Heating Up on the Ale Trail
Finding Jacksonville's Favorite Ale Trail Brewery is no easy feat with the incredible breweries on the Jax Ale Trail. Weekly voting rounds continue until March 30 with the winning brewery announced April 7 a.k.a. National Beer Day. Check out the current breweries still in the running and vote now through the link below!
Get ready to groove at Springing the Blues, a free, three-day outdoor music festival happening April 4-6 at Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach! With over 20 blues bands and artists taking the stage, it's a weekend you won't want to miss. Want the VIP treatment? Grab a ticket for exclusive access to a covered backstage lounge and top-notch beverage service for the ultimate festival experience.
Jacksonville has a savory history of turning local flavors into culinary success stories, with iconic restaurants spreading far beyond the city limits. From scratch-made biscuits to larger than life subs, these local gems have made their mark. Ready to taste the legacy? Check out the blog to discover seven eateries that started in Jacksonville.
Join Jacksonville in celebration April 26-27 for the Opening of the Beaches! This exciting weekend features a sandcastle competition, parade and more! Watch talented sandcastle artists at work April 26, just north of the Jacksonville Beach Pier from 2-4 pm, then stick around for the parade on April 27 from 2-3 pm.
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New Downtown Music Venue
Decca Live, Downtown Jacksonville's newest music venue, is bringing some big names to the stage. 50 Cent, Two Friends and Matroda are just some of the artists set to perform. Learn more about Decca Live, their upcoming music acts and rooftop bar through the link below.