Aviles Street Festival
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the 3rd Annual Aviles Street Festival featuring live music, flamenco dancing, sword dueling demonstrations, and plein air artists. Visitors can explore historic sites including the Spanish Military Hospital Museum, Ximenez-Fatio House, and Father Miguel O’Reilly House Museum, view new heritage plaques, and enjoy access to hidden courtyards and renovated buildings.
The event takes place on Aviles Street Friday from 4-9 p.m. during First Friday Art Walk, and Saturday from noon–9 p.m. Admission is free. 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine. www.ximenezfatiohouse.org
Location
Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
20 Aviles St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Why Go:
Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and culture of St. Augustine during the 3rd Annual Aviles Street Festival, a lively celebration held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Strolling down America’s oldest street, visitors can experience a captivating array of live music, passion-filled flamenco dancing, theatrical sword-dueling demonstrations, and local plein air artists painting live. The festival offers an incredible opportunity to explore iconic historic sites, including the Spanish Military Hospital Museum, the Father Miguel O’Reilly House Museum, and the historic Ximenez-Fatio House, while gaining exclusive access to beautiful hidden courtyards, newly renovated buildings, and commemorative heritage plaques. The festivities kick off Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in conjunction with the popular First Friday Art Walk, and continue Saturday from noon to 9:00 p.m. General admission is entirely free to the public.
Wander & Rest Tip
After an enchanting afternoon stepping back in time, exploring historic coquina structures, and watching flamenco dancers under the warm Florida sun, leave the historic brick street crowds behind and enjoy a peaceful drive back across the bridge to your Vilano Beach sanctuary. Because Aviles Street is tucked right into the heart of the downtown historic district, you are perfectly positioned on your route home to make a quick detour near 36 Granada to experience the French Pantry collective for a premium celebratory evening refreshment, or pull over at 180 Vilano Grill & Pizza to pick up a hot, comforting meal just moments before pulling into your driveway. Once you arrive back at your private Wander & Rest retreat, transition from historical exploration into absolute coastal luxury. Deeply soothe your walking muscles inside our private sauna, melt away any physical tension from the cobblestones in the bubbling hot tub, or enjoy a refreshing, low-impact recovery swim in the pristine heated pool before curling up in the ultra-comfortable indoor lounge areas for a perfect night’s rest.