12/6/24 @ 1:25 p.m.

Below are some of the pre-decorated trees that will be available to win tonight. Stop by the holiday-themed Nassau Vision 2050 tent and provide feedback on Nassau County’s future, play fun games, and earn two tickets. Use those tickets to vote for your favorite tree in Santa's Village and have a chance to win one.

A big thank you to the community organizations and County departments who donated supplies and their time to decorate trees for the event.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) invites you to a festive evening of joy and wonder at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center (76347 Veterans Way) in Yulee.

This FREE, family-friendly event is filled with holiday cheer! Get ready for holiday performances by the Nassau Community Band and the Royal Amelia Dance Academy. We’ll also have activities for all ages and interests, including a Holiday Vendor Market, Train Rides, Santa Village's Photo Ops, Food Trucks, a Kids Zone, and of course the tree lighting. Did we also mention that there will be FIREWORKS?

The tree will be lit at 7:00 p.m. sharp with fireworks immediately after.

Be sure to visit the holiday-themed Nassau Vision 2050 tent and provide feedback on Nassau County’s future, play fun games and earn tickets with a chance to take home a pre-decorated tree.

12/5/24 @ 1:45 pm..

​Below is a list of food vendors that will be available to serve you at the Tree Lighting. They are as follows:

- Beyond Horizons
- Philly Boyz Cheesesteaks
- Raphael's Pizza Truck
- Sup Dawg Hot Dogs
- Cloud Crunch Cotton Candy Bar (will also be serving hot cocoa and coffee)
- King of Pops

What: Third Annual Tree Lighting
When: Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (tree lights at 7pm sharp!)
Where: Robert M. Foster Justice Center, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

12/5/24 @ 11:00 a.m. 

We have some great vendors lined up to serve you at the Tree Lighting Friday night, each with a variety of unique items. Come celebrate the holiday season with us and find gifts for those important people on your list!




1. Jax Wax - Wax melts & children's play dough bar
2. Artsy Creations By Alyssa - tumbler cups
3. LMK designs - Kids and adult jewelry
4. Scentsy by Suni - Disney themed Christmas wax warmers and smell sensory bears
5. Karma Krystal - all kids themed. Pokemon, and tinker bell, grinch, Christmas trees, Santa
6. Tripple Tee's and more - Children and adult tshirts
7. Many Macrons - Macrons that you eat
8. Lil Miss Dama Drama - Children's grinch and Christmas clothes
9. Crochet Queens - Crochet stuffed animals
10. Sugar Mama Candy Shop - Freeze dried candy
11. Doris & Eris – Sour dough baked goods
12. Rustic Remakes – Flannels
13. BKN Creations – Glitter Bar
14. Feely Felties – Build your own book
15. Sweet Home Shenanigans – Paint at home wooden creations
16. Sewing Mama Bear – Sewn stuffed animals
17. Emmie snow Boutique – arts, crafts, clothing
18. Nassau Clerk’s Office – Holiday cookbooks
19. Greater Nassau Rotary Club – Information/Raffle
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What: Third Annual Tree Lighting
When: Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (tree lights at 7pm sharp!)
Where: Robert M. Foster Justice Center, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/20/24 @ 8:30 a.m. - Nassau County Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Breakfast With Santa. This event features a free pancake breakfast and pictures with Santa. Following breakfast, there will also be a gift exchange with presents handed out by Santa himself.  To participate in the gift exchange, please bring one wrapped gift per child. (priced under $20)

WHAT: 4th Annual Breakfast With Santa
WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 
WHERE: Callahan Multi-Use Facility, 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan

If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director Jay Robertson at (904) 530-6120 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

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-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/14/24 @ 10:40 a.m.

Attention Nassau County businesses:
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The County's 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2024. This year's event will be bigger and better as we close-out our Bicentennial year.

To make the event extra festive, we are adding the element of a Tree Decorating Contest. All trees will be displayed at the event where the public can vote on their favorite tree and have a chance to take it home from the event. The business whose tree has the most votes will also win a prize!

HOW THE CONTEST WORKS

• Each participating business/organization will receive a 7ft. slim, pre-lit tree to decorate. Each group is responsible for picking their theme and purchasing/creating decorations;
• The deadline to decorate your tree is Wednesday, December 4, 2024;
• Parks & Recreation will reach out to participants to coordinate pickup and/or delivery or your tree.

To sign-up, please contact Parks & Recreation Director Jay Robertson at (904) 530-6120 or via email at [email protected]. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

10/31/24 @ 8:30 a.m. - Several thousand people joined us on Friday, October 25, 2024 for the 4th Annual Halloween Festival. This family-friendly event featured trick-or-treating, kids activities, hayrides, and more. A huge thank you to the 70 businesses/organizations who volunteered their time and efforts to provide a safe outlet for trick-or-treating.

We also appreciate the support from the community for this and other County sponsored events. We look forward to seeing everyone again at the 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting scheduled for Friday, December 6th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. This event will be bigger and better as we end our year of Bicentennial celebrations. Full details about this event will be announced very soon so stay tuned!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

10/24/24 @ 9:15 a.m. - Below are site maps for the 4th Annual Halloween Festival taking place at the Yulee Ballpark (Goodbread Road) on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. This is a free event for Nassau County residents. There is no entry and no fees for the activities, however money will be required to purchase food from the food vendors. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer