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• Jazz Festival 2012

  Radisson Jacksonville Butler Blvd.

  
  

• FOR JAZZ LOVERS

  Quality Inn of Orange Park

  
  

• A-List Jazz Festival Package

  Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park

  
  

• This offer is good through August 31, 2012

  

  Sweet Pete’s Candy Making Classes!

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• One Ocean Resort and Spa Celebrates the Jacksonville Jazz Festival

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• $25 off a Half Day Fishing Adventure!

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Jacksonville Jazz Festival

The 2012 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will feature Sonny Rollins, Patti Austin and so much more during the Memorial Day weekend on Main Street, Hemming Plaza, Snyder Memorial Church, The Jacksonville Landing, Laura St. and various downtown businesses and buildings. We have hotel special deals and packages available to the right!

The 2012 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will feature free performances by Jazz great during the Memorial Day weekend on Main Street, Hemming Plaza, Snyder Memorial, The Jacksonville Landing, Laura St. and various downtown businesses and buildings.

This FREE festival will transform into a vibrant setting with multiple entertainment stages and other components including the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition (ticketed); Generation Next Youth Talent Competition presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida; jazz exhibits, displays, educational activities and much more. The ‘Round Midnight Jazz Jam, Sunday Jazz Brunches and a Jazz Jamboree through the festival streets are also highlights of the festival. Official Jacksonville Jazz Festival website .  Check out all the great hotel deals listed to the right!

VIP Packages

Experience Jazz VIP Package and Preferred Seating Day Passes are on sale now along with great hotel packages and special offers!  See special offers on the right.

Art in the Heart Downtown Juried Art Show & Sale

The 2012 Art in the Heart of Downtown art show and sale will feature the work of talented artists and master craftspeople from around the country. Festival patrons can enjoy the sounds of first-rate jazz performers and browse the works of talented artists and master craftspeople throughout the festival weekend. Mediums include Clay, Digital, Drawing, Fiber, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture and Wood. Click here for complete information

Hours

• Friday, May 25, 5-10 p.m.
• Saturday, May 26, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Sunday, May 27, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Wine Down/Brew Town Tasting Experience 

The Wine Down/Brew Town Tasting Experience is a tasteful complement to the displays of fine art and the sounds of jazz during the festival. This special region will include a variety of fine wines and craft beers for tasting along with a complimentary glass. Click here for more information   

Hours

• Friday, May 25, 5-10 p.m.
• Saturday, May 26, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Sunday, May 27, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Tasting Tickets

• $20 for 10 tastes and a commemorative glass
• $10 for an additional 6 tastes
• Tickets can be purchased at the point of entry.

 

2012 Commemorative Poster 

St. Johns River Rhapsody by Joe Roache
The City of Jacksonville is proud to present the commemorative poster for the 2012 Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Posters are $40 signed and numbered and $25 for an unsigned copy. After the festival, the cost will be $60 (signed and numbered) or $45 unsigned. Click here for more information