An Event-full February Weekend Itinerary
How to turn one Jacksonville event into a full weekend stay.
Looking to plan a trip to Jacksonville for a special event? The weekend of February 20–22 might be the perfect time to turn that quick getaway into a full vacation. With sporting events, live music, festivals and craft beer celebrations all happening that weekend, Jacksonville offers an exciting opportunity to extend your stay and build a full itinerary around it all.
Where to Stay
Staying in Downtown or Riverside Avondale puts you close to nearly everything on this weekend calendar. From VyStar Ballpark to the Riverside Arts Market, you’ll be in the center of the action with easy access to dining, nightlife and riverfront views.
You’ll also be well positioned for a quick trip to Jacksonville Beach for the Community First Seawalk Music Festival before heading back Downtown for evening events.
Accommodation Recommendations
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 East Coastline Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (904) 588-1234 Website
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown Hotel
245 Water Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (904) 355-6664 Website
Residence Inn by Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
357 Oak Street Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) 580-5455 Website
Home2 Suites Jacksonville Downtown
600 Park Street Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) 650-4662 Website
Riverdale Inn
1521 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) 354-5080 Website
Now for the Events
The weekend includes events from Downtown to Jacksonville Beach:
- February 20-22, 2026: Jax College Baseball Classic Kickoff at VyStar Ballpark in the Sports Complex (Downtown)
- February 20-21, 2026: Professional Bull Riding (PBR) at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in the Sports Complex (Downtown)
- February 21, 2026: Jacksonville Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival at The Glass Factory (Rail Yard District near Riverside Avondale)
- February 21-22, 2026: Community First Seawalk Music Festival at Seawalk Pavilion (Jacksonville Beach)
- February 22, 2026: Riverside Craft Beer Festival under the Fuller Warren Bridge (Riverside Avondale)
Three-Day Itinerary
Riverside Avondale Dinner & Nightlife Recommendations
Carolina Jax
2548 Oak St Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) 240-1980 Website
Keg and Coin
1271 King St Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) 388-0033 Website
Rodrigo’s Craft Pizza
1029 Park Street Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) 367-3112 Website
Root Down Jax
1034 Park St Jacksonville, Florida 32204
Taqueria CINco 5 Points
809 Lomax St Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) 312-9113 Website
San Marco Dinner & Nightlife Recommendations
bb’s
1019 Hendricks Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904) 306-0100 Website
Grape and Grain Exchange
2000 San Marco Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904) 396-4455 Website
Posting House
2018 Hendricks Ave Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904) 738-7106 Website
TAVERNA
1986 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904) 398-3005 Website
The Bearded Pig
1808 King St Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904) 619-2247 Website
Jax Beach Lunch Recommendations
Dockside Seafood Restaurant — Jacksonville Beach
2510 2nd Ave N Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250 (904) 479-3474 Website
Graffiti American Burger Bar — Jacksonville Beach
265 5th Ave N Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250 (904) 372-9985 Website
Oaxaca Club
131 1st Ave N #102 Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250 (904) 372-0537 Website
Riverside Avondale Brunch Recommendations
Biscottis
3556 St. Johns Ave Jacksonville, Florida 32205 (904) 387-2060 Website
Brew Five Points
1024 Park St Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) 374-5789 Website
Homespun Kitchen Five Points
1030 Oak St. Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) 274-9470 Website
River & Post
1000 Riverside Ave, Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) 575-2366 Website
If you’re up for it, this weekend is full of fun and adventure in Jacksonville! With some events spanning multiple days, feel free to tweak this itinerary and mix and match to create your perfect weekend. No matter what you choose, there’s plenty to see, taste and experience, so plan to stay a little longer and soak it all in.
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VyStar Ballpark
301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (904) 630-3900 Website
Riverside Arts Market (RAM)
715 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) 389-2449 Website