Where would the Jacksonville Jazz Festival be without its volunteers? It is no secret that the Jacksonville Jazz Festival is coming – every year, like clockwork, for the past 38 years. What people may not know is what makes the festival “tick.” It’s volunteers! Without the countless donated hours from hundreds of volunteers each year,…
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Jazz Fest After Dark in partnership with the City of Jacksonville and Downtown Vision will return to Downtown Jacksonville from May 26-27, 2017. Building on early success and positive feedback from venues and participants the goal is to extend the Jacksonville Jazz Festival experience for festival goers and introduce them to Downtown’s vibrant nightlife options.…
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The City of Jacksonville is excited to release the full entertainment lineup and schedule for the 2017 Jacksonville Jazz Festival. The free annual festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 25 – 28, in the core of Downtown Jacksonville. “As one of the biggest jazz showcase events in the nation, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival…
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Swingin’ Stage Food Village Presented by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority Saborboricua / Puertorican Cuisine Kona Ice of Downtown Jacksonville Cafe Bourbon St. Up In Smoke BBQ Groovin’ Stage Food Village Presented by Aetna Twisted Willy's Shadrach's Fiery Furnace Traveling Pizza Company Nomi's Island Girl Best Burgers Jax Cely's Filipino Food, Inc. Corner of…
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Are you ready to experience the heart of Downtown Jacksonville as it comes alive with the sounds of the 2017 Jacksonville Jazz Festival this Memorial Day weekend? Be part of the action as a Food Vendor among three stages of live entertainment, shopping, drinks and more in Downtown Jacksonville. For over 30 years the Jazz…
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Friday, May 27 5:00pm TICKET PRICES $30 for members of participating organizations /$50 general public Young Professionals Night @ Jazz Fest, presented by First A.C.T., the Florida Theatre’s young professionals organization, and sponsored by the Jacksonville Armada, is an after-work reception at the historic Florida Theatre, celebrating the opening night of the 2016 Jacksonville Jazz…
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Thank you to all our vendors who signed up to take part in the 2016 festival. Here is a list of this year's food vendors, and where they will be located during the festival: Swingin’ Stage presented by JAA Bono’s BBQ Pita Boss Just Blaze Catering Mama's Food Muzzi’s Madhouse Groovin’ Stage Bono’s BBQ Eddis…
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The City of Jacksonville is excited to release the full entertainment lineup and schedule for the 2016 Jacksonville Jazz Festival. The free annual festival will be held on Memorial Day weekend, May 26 – 29, in the core of downtown Jacksonville. The full lineup includes: KEM, John Batiste & Stay Human, Snarky Puppy, the McCoy…
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Do you know someone who has made a positive impact on jazz in Jacksonville? The City of Jacksonville is accepting nominations for the 2016 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame. Since 1999, The Jacksonville Jazz Festival and the City of Jacksonville has been recognizing those who have made significant contributions to jazz in Jacksonville through…
Read moreAre you ready to experience the heart of Downtown Jacksonville as it comes alive with the sounds of the 2016 Jacksonville Jazz Festival this Memorial Day weekend? Be part of the action as a Food Vendor among three stages of live entertainment, shopping, drinks and more in Downtown Jacksonville. For over 30 years the Jazz…
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