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Prepare for a Weekend of Fun
We can’t wait to welcome you to the beautiful grounds of Mission Nombre de Dios for our 41st Anniversary! To ensure your visit is as smooth and enjoyable as possible, we’ve compiled all the essential details right here. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning local, explore the sections below for information on parking, shuttle services, gate hours, and admission.
The festival features a traditional carnival midway with rides by Deggeller Attractions to thrill all ages. Ride times are the same as the festival hours.
Admission is affordable for the entire family, with discounted entry rates available for seniors and children. While a nominal fee gets you into the festival, tickets for rides, games, and food are purchased separately inside the grounds.
We have a little bit of everything. Come hungry!
Details about parking.
Cost & Entry
🎟️ Festival Admission
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$5 – Adults
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$3 – Seniors & Children (Ages 11–17)
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FREE – Kids (Ages 10 & under)
Please note: Ride tickets are sold separately.
Hours
- Friday, February 20, 2026:
5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Saturday, February 21, 2026:
Noon to 10:30 p.m. (Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.) - Sunday, February 22, 2026:
Noon to 9:00 p.m. (Fireworks rain date)
Festival Schedule
🎸 FRIDAY, February 20, 2026
Kick off the weekend with high-energy covers and local legends.
5:00 PM | Gates & Midway Rides Open: The fun starts now!
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Gary Wingard: A true festival tradition. Gary returns for his 13th consecutive year to officially open the festivities with the acoustic favorites you know and love.
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM | Brittani Mueller: Don’t miss this set. Brittani blends fresh original songwriting with the cover songs everyone wants to sing along to.
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Those Guys – A St. Augustine Favorite
10:30 PM | Gates Close.
🎆 SATURDAY, February 21, 2026
A full day of blues, rock, and our spectacular fireworks display.
12:00 PM | Gates & Midway Rides Open: Come early for the best parking!
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | The Hendricks Band: Upbeat, energetic, and impossible not to dance to. They’ll be playing the crowd favorites that get everyone on their feet.
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM | Flashback: Vintage Country Favorites.
5:15 PM – 7:15 PM | Back Alley Cadillac: We are turning up the volume in the afternoon with a gritty, soulful mix of blues and rock.
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Money for Nothin’ (Part 1): Money for Nothin’ plays all over Northeast Florida, rocking acoustic sets of top 40 hits from the 1950s to today.
9:00 PM | 💥 FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR: Look to the sky! The music pauses for our massive pyrotechnics display.
9:20 PM – 10:30 PM | Money for Nothin’ (Finale): The band returns to close out the night with your favorite hits!
10:30 PM | Gates Close.
🍤 SUNDAY, February 22, 2026
🍤 SUNDAY, February 22, 2026
Famous food, big prizes, and classic yacht rock vibes.
12:00 PM | Gates & Midway Rides Open
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM | The Famous Shrimp Dinner: It’s what you’ve been waiting for. Served continuously until sold out!
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Radio Revival: Bringing the Hits Back to Life!
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Intermission: Time to hit the rides or grab a funnel cake! No live music during this hour.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Radio Revival: Back for their second set to keep the afternoon vibes rolling.
4:15 PM – 6:15 PM | The Bad Endings: Smooth sailing into the evening. Enjoy the best Yacht Rock and Classic Rock hits.
6:00 PM | 🎟️ THE BIG DRAW:
Super Raffle Drawing
Big Bang for Your Buck Basket Drawing
(Note: This is also the rain date time slot for Fireworks if needed!)
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Feedback The Band: We are going out with a bang. Bring your dancing shoes for a rock ‘n’ roll dance party to close out the 2026 festival.
9:00 PM | Festival Concludes. See you next year!
Rides & Advance Ride Tickets
Purchase advance ride tickets at a discounted rate to get the most for your money: $18/sheet of 20 in advance and $23/sheet on site.
Most rides take 4 to 6 tickets. Tickets are available from Ameris Bank locations, the Cathedral Parish School office, Carmelo’s Marketplace, and many CPS families.
You may also contact the school:
- 904.824.2861
- Monday – Friday 8 am – 2 pm
or a CPS family for more information.
NOTE: We do not sell wristbands.
Parking
Parking around the festival grounds is limited. Please be aware that some city streets may be blocked with “Event Parking Prohibited” signs; we ask that you respect our neighbors and obey the signs.
The City of Saint Augustine has paid lots, designated with a “P” on the map, throughout the city. Handicap parking is also available in designated locations. The Historic Downtown Parking Facility located at 1 Cordova Street offers over 1200 parking spaces just 3 blocks from the festival grounds. Usual parking fees apply; discounts are available for St. Johns County residents by using the ParkStAug app. For further details, see the Downtown Parking Information site.
