Words and Music Series: Yankee Doodle Dandy America’s 250th
EMMA Concert Association presents another in their series of free events, “Words and Music at the Waterworks,” on Thursday, July 2, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
“Yankee Doodle Dandy America’s 250th” presents members from First Coast Opera with music from early America and patriotic favorites. This event is perfect for families and ends with an old-fashioned ice cream social.
EMMA Concert Association’s commitment to education and promoting the arts has led them to create the Words and Music Series, a mixture of music, spoken word performances, and theatre. Throughout the season, EMMA presents diverse artists in free performances at the Waterworks.
Location
The St. Augustine Waterworks
184 San Marco Avenue,
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Why Go:
Celebrate our nation’s historic milestone with the EMMA Concert Association as they proudly present “Yankee Doodle Dandy America’s 250th.” Hosted at the historic St. Augustine Waterworks on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., this captivating installment of the free “Words and Music at the Waterworks” series features incredibly talented members from First Coast Opera. Audiences of all ages will be treated to an inspiring repertoire of music from early America alongside beloved patriotic favorites. Perfectly crafted for families, the artistic evening combines music and storytelling, concluding with a delightful, old-fashioned ice cream social. Admission is completely free as part of EMMA’s ongoing commitment to fostering education and making diverse performing arts accessible to the community.
Wander & Rest Tip
After an uplifting and nostalgic evening enjoying beautiful operatic voices, patriotic anthems, and an old-fashioned ice cream social at the historic Waterworks, leave the community gathering behind and enjoy a peaceful drive back across the water to your Vilano Beach sanctuary. Because the venue is situated just North of the main downtown gates, you are perfectly positioned on your route home to make a quick detour into the historic district near 36 Granada to experience the French Pantry collective for a premium late-afternoon beverage, or pull over at 180 Vilano Grill & Pizza to pick up a hot, comforting dinner just moments before pulling into your driveway. Once you arrive back at your private Wander & Rest retreat, wash away the day’s heat and transition into absolute coastal luxury. Deeply soothe your muscles inside our private sauna, melt away any lingering physical fatigue in the bubbling hot tub, or enjoy a refreshing, reflective swim under the evening sky in the pristine heated pool before curling up in the ultra-comfortable indoor lounge areas for a deep, restful sleep.