Special Events at Amelia
From wine & gourmet tastings, to fashion previews, join us for celebrations you will not want to miss. Known for its tradition and special memory making events, Amelia Island Plantation hosts many family fun favorites throughout the year.
18th Annual Taste of Amelia Island, November 6, 2009
The culinary fair will feature the finest chefs and restaurants on Amelia Island as well as jazz music by Instant Groove, a silent auction and raffle with this year’s theme, “Ring in the Holiday Season.”
Taste of Amelia tickets are $40/person and can be purchased at locations
around Amelia Island or online at www.volunteernassau.org. For ticket information, call the Volunteer Center at 904.261.2771
Amelia Island Futures Championships,
November 13-22, 2009 (Details )
Amelia Island Plantation's
Racquet Park
Qualifying Rounds, Friday (13th)-Monday (16th)
Main Draw Matches, Tuesday (17th)-Sunday (22nd)
All Matches Friday, Nov13 to Thurs, Nov 19-FREE
Matches held Friday, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 22- $10/adult or $5/child
Holiday Happenings
5K Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Day, more informtaion
Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Grand Buffet, Sunrise Café/Ocean Grill; 12:30p.m..-7p.m. Complimentary family photo. Reservations, ext. 5050.
Four-course Thanksgiving Dinner, The Verandah- 4:30-8:30p.m. Reservations, ext 5050.
Thanksgiving Trivia, Beach Club - 1pm
Picture Framing Crafts, Beach Club - 2pm. Make your loved ones a Christmas present! Prices vary
Teen Foosball Tournament, Beach Club ~ 3pm
Family Bingo, Beach Club ~ 6pm ($5)
Friday, November 27, 2009
Pudding Plop, Beach Club - 1pm
Tie Dye T-shirts, Beach Club ~ 2pm
Teen Beach Volleyball, Beach Club ~ 3pm
Holiday Celebration, The Spa & Shops - 5pm-9pm. Public Welcome!
Horse & Carriage rides, carousel rides, train rides, live
entertainment, hot apple cider, cookies, carolers, Santa, elves and beautiful twinkling white lights!
An Amelia family tradition.
Enjoy the refreshments and activities by purchasing a wrist band of $5/person (children 4 & under are
free). Advance wrist bands available at Harrison’s Mercantile, Amelia’s Signature Shop and Resort to
Home and Marche Burette. $1 will be donated to Take Stock in Children.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Ice Cream Social, Cooper’s Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts - 4-5pm. Complimentary
Poolside Scavenger Hunt, Beach Club - 1pm
Crafts on the Go, Beach Club - 2pm Make your loved ones a homemade Christmas present! Prices vary.
Teen Wii, Beach Club - 3pm
Teen Paintball - 7pm. Pre-registration 24-hours in advance. Ext. 5236. $75/teen
Family Hayride, Beach Club - 7pm ($10 per person, ages 5 & up)
Holiday Family Fun, The Spa & Shops - 6-9pm.Horse & Carriage rides, carousel rides, entertainment, and
a special Christmas Movie under the Stars… It’s a Wonderful Life! Christmas cookies, wine and hot
toddies available for purchase.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Cookies, Beach Club ~ 2pm
Family Carol Service, Plantation Chapel~ 3pm
Candlelight & Carol Service, Plantation Chapel ~5pm
Santa Visits, ~ 7-9pm. Santa will visit with your children and give them a special gift before he sets out on his
long journey.
Ages infant - 10. $30/child. Pre register by 3pm on December 23rd. Call ext. 5236.
Christmas Day
Christmas Grand Buffet, Sunrise Café/Ocean Grill. 1pm-5pm.Savor the day and let us prepare this
traditional feast for you! Reservations, ext 5050
Four-course Christmas Dinner, The Verandah ~ 5:30-9pm. Reservations, ext 5050.
Cooking Demonstrations
Nov 28 and Dec 26, 10am-12pm. Marché Burette.
Wine Tastings
Nov 14, 21, Dec 5 & 19, 12pm-2pm. Marché Burette.
Gourmet Tastings
Nov 7 & Dec 12, 2pm-4pm. Marché Burette.
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Dec 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2pm-5pm. Memories of an old-fashioned Christmas. The Spa & Shops.
Model Boat Demonstrations
Nov 28 & Dec 26, 1pm-3pm. Watch hand-crafted model boats race on the lake at The Spa & Shops.
Santa's Workshop
Nov 28 & 29, 11am-4pm. Come see where Santa’s elves work and create a craft of your own! The Spa & Shops’ Gazebo.
Christmas Cantata
Dec 13, 9:15am. Christmas Advent Cantata at the Plantation Chapel.
New Year's Eve
Ocean Grill - 6pm-10pm. Begin your evening with a four-course special New Years Eve menu. $90* per
person. Reservations are required, 321-5050 (or ext. 5050)
The Verandah - 5:30pm-9pm. Enjoy the regular dinner menu or a special New Year’s Eve Dinner for
two for $125*/couple. Reservations, 321-5050 (or ext. 5050)
Lobby Lounge - 9pm-1am. Dance to the groovy sounds of Celebration. Party favors and champagne toast at
midnight. Special New Years Eve light menu available until 10:00pm.
Beach Club Grill - 5pm-9pm. Midnight at Nine! Enjoy a family New Years Eve celebration with dinner
buffet, DJ, Roving Magician and sparkling grape juice toast at 9pm!
Kid’s New Years Eve Bash - 7pm-1am. Ages 3-10. Cowboy-themed fun featuring a hayride, bonfire with
s'mores, country themed games, dinner and a movie $100/child (must be potty trained).
Pre register, ext. 5236.
Teen New Years Eve Bash - 7pm-1am. Ages 11 and up. Teens will be Rockin' Around the Clock with
Wii Games, Xbox and Playstation (Guitar Hero, Sing Star, Dance Dance Revolution) Pre register, ext. 5236.
For more information, please contact our Resort Activities Concierge at 904.491.4646