Local Events in the First Coast

JAX Chamber is the largest business organization in Northeast Florida, with 3,000+ members across every industry. The events calendar is the central hub for networking events, luncheons, ribbon cuttings, and signature programs happening throughout Jacksonville. Events are organized across 10 councils and divisions including the Arlington Council, Beaches Division, Downtown Council, Health Council, IT Council, NextUp JAX, Professional Women's Council, South Council, Three Rivers Council, and Transportation & Logistics Council. This is the first place to check for weekly business events in Jacksonville.

The Amelia Island Jazz Festival celebrates its 23rd annual edition October 4 through 11, 2026, featuring world-class jazz across big band, Latin, swing, bebop, Dixieland, and contemporary styles. The 2026 headliners include international jazz sensation Gunhild Carling and The Four Freshmen. Performances are staged across multiple Amelia Island venues including the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, The Sandbar & Kitchen, Story & Song Bookstore, and the Omni Amelia Island Resort. The Festival is a 501(c)(3) that funds a scholarship program for aspiring jazz musicians.

The Amelia Island Book Festival is an annual nonprofit literary event held each February and March across venues in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County. The festival features over 100 exhibiting authors, writing workshops, panel discussions, and a Festival Gala. The mission focuses on improving literacy skills in children and adults throughout Nassau County by generating a lifelong love of reading and writing. Sessions are held at Fernandina Beach Middle School and other Amelia Island venues. The festival is a Nassau County Chamber of Commerce partner and one of the most significant community events on the island each year.

Wake Up on the West Side is the Three Rivers Council's monthly breakfast networking event serving the Westside and Ortega Jacksonville business community. The event runs 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on a weekday morning, making it a convenient early-start networking option. The Three Rivers Council also hosts the annual Prattify Flow Fest 5K at Riverside Park, which benefits Hearts 4 Minds. This is the go-to council for business owners and professionals on Jacksonville's historic Westside, including Murray Hill, Avondale, and Riverside.

The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival is an annual classical music series running October through June across premier venues on Amelia Island and in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County. Past performers have included Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Hilary Hahn, Joshua Bell, Chick Corea, Bela Fleck, Wynton Marsalis, and Anne-Sophie Mutter. Concerts are staged at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, First Baptist Church, and the historic Nassau County courthouse in downtown Fernandina Beach. The season also includes free masterclasses, Meet the Musician events, and in-school educational programs for Nassau County students. Box office: 904-261-1779.

The JAX Chamber South Council serves professionals in Southside, Mandarin, Baymeadows, and St. Johns Town Center. Night of Networking runs the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM at rotating venues across the Southside, with a $250 drawing for member attendees. The Council also hosts a monthly luncheon on the fourth Tuesday at Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse. Between the two recurring events, this is the most consistent networking circuit on Jacksonville's south side and a natural fit for ERA ONETEAM's core market area.

The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce serves Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, Callahan, and Hilliard. The events calendar tracks all chamber programming, including ribbon cuttings, Business After Hours, Coffee and Connections, Westside Luncheons, and the Annual Awards Dinner & Gala. The chamber is headquartered at 961687 Gateway Boulevard in Amelia Island and serves as the primary convening organization for Nassau County's business community. Their calendar also includes many community events hosted by member nonprofits and organizations.

The JAX Chamber Expo is the annual marquee trade show and business showcase for the Jacksonville region. The event brings together hundreds of member businesses for exhibition, networking, and signature keynote programming, and is one of the largest business gatherings in Northeast Florida each year. The Expo serves as a primary lead-generation event for small businesses, professional service firms, and corporate exhibitors across Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties. Professionals new to the Jacksonville area can use the event as an efficient introduction to the region's business community and key industry networks.

The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce serves St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, and surrounding communities with 1,100 members across industries. The events calendar covers Chamber at Noon luncheons, Chamber After Hours networking, Network Now events, ribbon cuttings, and the Historic St. Augustine Area Council programming. The Chamber is headquartered at 100 Southpark Boulevard in St. Augustine, with a Ponte Vedra Visitor Information Center at 200 Solana Road. This calendar is essential for business owners and professionals in Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine.

The St. Johns County Chamber's Ponte Vedra Beach Division runs dedicated programming for the Ponte Vedra business community, including the annual Jingle & Mingle holiday networking event. The Division serves as a specific subset of Chamber programming focused on the Ponte Vedra and Nocatee corridor. The Division also hosts exclusive sneak-peek events with major local partners, including THE PLAYERS Championship. This is the most active networking circuit for professionals in Ponte Vedra Beach, Sawgrass, and the Nocatee area.

The JAX Business Calendar aggregates events from JAX Chamber councils, the Nassau County Chamber, the St. Johns County Chamber, and independent business organizations into a single regional feed. The calendar is filterable by neighborhood, date, and event type. This is the most efficient single URL for tracking all chamber-adjacent business events across the three-county region. Features a weekly email digest, Google Calendar and Apple Calendar integration, and the ability to filter by area including Southside, Baymeadows, Nassau County, and Downtown.