DOWNTOWN VISION, THINGS TO DO, WEEKLY UPDATE

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New and Noteworthy

RAM Celebrates National Farmers Market Week

It’s time to get ready for National Farmers Market Week! This annual celebration highlights the vital role farmers markets play in the nation’s food system. Join the celebration at Riverside Arts Market on Saturday, August 7th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn more.

Duval Light Raffle

Bold City Brewery is raffling off some rad prizes to two lucky winners including a Duval Light cooler and tickets to a show at Daily’s Place Amphitheater. How do you enter? You just have to buy a beer (or two!) Each beverage purchased is one raffle entry. Raffle ends August 5th. Learn more.

Go Tuk’n Bookings Support Local Animals

Grab some friends or family and book the top rated brewery tour in Jax! The Jax Urban Core Brewery Tour is 3-hours, with visits to up to five breweries. Now through August 31, Go Tuk’n is donating 15% of each booking to the The Jacksonville Humane Society. Book now.

“Spirit” Art Exhibition on Display at MOSH

MOSH is now hosting an Exhibition of Works entitled “Spirit” by Stephanie Pyren-Fortel through September 30! Be sure to visit the Museum and stop by the Lobby to see her incredible creations inspired by her childhood, travels and philosophy. Learn more.

Get Involved

Activating Jacksonville’s Riverfront

The Jessie Ball duPont Fund is helping to convene a series of conversations about how best to activate our city’s downtown waterfront for the benefit of all of our residents and visitors. Visit their page to learn more.

1st Downtown Jacksonville: The Future of the Shipyards 

1st DownTown Jacksonville is a platform created to help communicate, advocate and unite supporters who share the same passion for Downtown. Check out their website to learn about plans for The Shipyards, a path toward the Stadium of the Future and community investment by the Jaguars and Iguana Investments.

Give the Gift of the Downtown Experience

Check out the #DTJax e-Gift Card – good at 30 of your favorite #DTJax businesses and counting! Purchase for friends, family or colleagues and invite them to enjoy the best in Downtown dining, shopping and entertainment.

These digital gift cards can be purchased at dtjaxegiftcard.com, anytime, anywhere and for any amount between $5 and $250. They can be used multiple times at multiple participating locations and the balance is always available on your smartphone.