This weekend & all year
Putnam County events
Festivals, fishing tournaments, and community traditions across the county — from the Azalea Festival to the Blue Crab Festival. Dates are approximate each year; check the official source before you go.
🎄 December Putnam Festival of Lights December (several nights, 5–10pm) Putnam County Fairgrounds, East Palatka Marquee 🌸 February Florida Azalea Festival Late February – early March Downtown Palatka riverfront 🎡 March Putnam County Fair Mid-to-late March Putnam County Fairgrounds, East Palatka 🐟 April Crescent City Catfish Festival First Saturday in April Eva Lyon Park, Crescent City Marquee 🦀 May Palatka Blue Crab Festival Memorial Day weekend (late May) Riverfront Park, Palatka ⛵ May The Mug Race First Saturday in May Starts at Memorial Bridge, Palatka
Upcoming in Putnam County
Sunset Cruises Fri, Sep 4 · 10:30 PM Palatka City Dock 301 River Street, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
Palatka Farmers Market – Under the Big Top Sat, Sep 5 · 1:00 PM Putnam County Courthouse 410 St Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
Palatka Farmers Market – Fall Festival Sat, Sep 5 · 1:00 PM Putnam County Courthouse 410 St Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
Morning Cruises Sat, Sep 5 · 2:00 PM Palatka City Dock 301 River Street, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
Songwriters Showcase: Rock Writers! Sun, Sep 6 · 7:00 PM 216 Reid St, 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, USA via Arts Alliance of Putnam
Private: Family Art Workshop – Harvest of Creativity Sat, Sep 12 · 6:00 PM Larimer Arts Center 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
2nd Saturday Art Receptions at the Larimer Sat, Sep 12 · 9:00 PM Larimer Arts Center 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
Sunset Cruises Fri, Sep 18 · 10:00 PM Palatka City Dock 301 River Street, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
Stevie Lynne Live Performance Fri, Sep 18 · 11:00 PM Larimer Arts Center 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
SOUNDSTAGE featuring: Stevie Lynne Fri, Sep 18 · 11:00 PM Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, USA via Arts Alliance of Putnam
Morning Cruises Sat, Sep 19 · 2:00 PM Palatka City Dock 301 River Street, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
Speak Easy - Open Mic Night Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 PM Palatka, 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, USA via Arts Alliance of Putnam
Swing, Savor & Swoon: A Jazz Brunch Affair featuring "Swing & A Miss" Sun, Sep 20 · 6:00 PM Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, USA via Arts Alliance of Putnam
The Occupation of Palatka Fri, Sep 25 · 1:00 PM Bronson-Mulholland House 100 Madison Street, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
Throttle Up: For a “Souper” Cause Motorcycle Run & Car Show Sat, Oct 10 · 12:30 PM Palatka, FL via Visit Palatka
2nd Saturday Art Receptions at the Larimer Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 PM Larimer Arts Center 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
Ghost Tours of the Larimer Fri, Oct 23 · 12:00 AM 216 Reid St, 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, USA via Arts Alliance of Putnam
North Florida Folk Network Fall Riverfront Folk Festival Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 AM Palatka, FL via Visit Palatka
Azalea 12/24 Hour Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg Street, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
2nd Saturday Art Receptions at the Larimer Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 PM Larimer Arts Center 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177 via Visit Palatka
Doug Spears & The Florida Cracker Collective Sun, Nov 22 · 7:00 PM Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177, USA via Arts Alliance of Putnam
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