The Return of San Marco Beer Fest
The San Marco Beer Fest returned for the second installment of the now-annual event. The 2nd Annual San Marco Beer Fest was held Saturday, April 1, from 1-5 p.m. at Balis Park. The event, hosted by the San Marco Merchants Association and Aardwolf Brewing Co., featured craft beer from more than 25 local breweries and […]
San Marco Beer Fest returns to the Square: Local craft brews, live music headline Spring festival
After its successful debut last year, the San Marco Beer Fest is on tap with big plans underway to celebrate year two on Saturday, April 1. Balis Park, in the heart of San Marco Square, will again play host to the family-friendly event — complete with activities and entertainment for all to enjoy — including, […]
History, heart and soul
San Marco Merchants Association unveils new neighborhood banners On Wednesday, Sept. 7, the San Marco Merchants Association (SMMA) unveiled a series of new banners that will welcome residents and visitors alike to the community. Three collections, each consisting of four banners in rich, vibrant colors, will rotate on lampposts along Hendricks Avenue, San Marco Boulevard […]
Alford Place streetscapes improvements aim to stay true to San Marco character
San Marco, like other historic neighborhoods in Jacksonville, has been experiencing tremendous growth. With growth comes change, and as it changes, San Marco residents and others who are connected to its history find themselves at the crux between the economic benefits of growth and change and the potential of losing the unique characteristics that attracted […]
San Marco Merchants celebrate success of Inaugural Beer Fest
Lovers of all things San Marco, those that enjoy craft beer, and those seeking a great Saturday outing were in for a treat as patrons packed the San Marco Square to enjoy the inaugural San Marco Beer Fest. The Spring weather was the charm as 20 local breweries brought their finest bubbles and craft […]
Craft beer festival coming to San Marco Square
Funds raised will enhance merchant offerings, beautify shopping experience There’s an event that’s got people buzzing, not buzzing due to keg stands or any other shenanigans. Rather, talk is making its way through the community about the first San Marco Beer Fest. The newly minted event, taking place Saturday, March 26, from 1-5 pm in […]
Merchant Association raises funds, lights the Square year-round
The San Marco Merchants Association is taking on a holiday frame of mind in 2022. And what says holiday spirit better than twinkling lights, as the second verse of the holiday classic, Silver Bells, says, “Strings of streetlights, even stop lights blink a bright red and green, As the shoppers rush home with their treasures.” […]
Holiday Magic brings seasonal spirit to the Square
It was an evening full of holiday fun in San Marco Square as the sound of pounding pavement, bells on bobbed tails ringing and the cheering on of finishers as the Festival of Lights 5K road race kicked off the annual celebration of Holiday Magic, Dec. 5. Alongside the San Marco Merchant Association and dozens […]
