What's Good Fleming Island · Issue #036

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Issue #036 · Friday, November 6, 2026

Morning, Fleming Island 👋

Food Truck Friday wraps up its season tonight, and the weekend weather is about as good as it gets.

Here's everything from tonight through Sunday, on the island and nearby, plus game times and a look at next week. 🌻

The last Food Truck Friday of the year runs 5 to 9:30 PM at Spring Park in Green Cove Springs, and they're going big.

Duval County Line headlines, with special guest Jimmy Sexton. NAPA Auto Parts of Green Cove Springs hosts a "Country Car Show" on Magnolia Avenue all evening, so break out the flannel and boots. There's free face painting for kids under the pavilion, and more than 50 vendors in the park.

Bring a toy: there's a toy drive for Tad's Toys, which throws a Christmas Wish Party for local kids in need. Drop a new, unwrapped toy at the blue tent in front of the stage and you'll get a free raffle entry.

The trucks: 904 Gyros, African Love Kitchen, Cafe Key West, Cousins Maine Lobster, Daddy O's, El Chamo Criollo, Emangeos, G's BBQ, Green Leaf Lumpia, Hibachi Hotspot, Jacqui's Java, and Jammas Jax.

Plus Limp Brizkit, Mango Mike, Mari's Jamaican Cuisine, Millie's Homemade Ice Cream, Mo's Dog Gone Good, Pizza Pitt Stop, Sajima Streetfare, Soda Crush Club, Steam Bun Dumpling House, Survival Sips, Tangos R Us, The Tot Spot, and Viva Mi Familia.

Admission is free. Bring chairs and a cooler; beer and wine are allowed in the designated area in front of the band.

🎥 Reel Fun Night: Minions and Monsters at the Clay County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6, the movie starts at dusk. $35 per car, $10 each for the bring-your-own-chair area, or $50 for a VIP carload with front-row parking and popcorn.

🎡 Seniors 65+ get into the Jacksonville Fair free today, gates at 3 PM, 13601 Normandy Blvd. Bring a photo ID.

🎪 Cirque du Luxe at the Orange Park Mall, 4:30 and 7:30 PM.

🛍 Fleming Island Saturday Market, 9:30 AM to 2 PM, Village Square, 2245 Plantation Center Dr., across from Fleming Island High.

🍎 Family Storytime: Apples, 10:30 AM, Fleming Island Library

🇺🇸 VetFest at Corks & Barrels, noon to 6 PM, 1824 Town Center Blvd. Live music, lunch, and spirits and wine tastings from more than 30 vendors, benefiting Clay Veterans Inc. $50, or $100 for VIP.

♟ Chess Skills Lab, 3:30 PM, Fleming Island Library. Registration required.

🎭 Bridgerton Masquerade Ball, 6:45 to 10:45 PM, Sisters Reception Hall, 2300 Market Dr. A regency-themed evening of costumes and ballroom dancing. Tickets are $150 and sold online in advance through Sisters Catering and Decor.

🎁 St. Peter's Lutheran Holiday Craft Fair, 9 AM to 3 PM, 1614 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg. Handmade gifts and baked goods made by church members, with proceeds going to a seminary student scholarship fund.

🚗 Middleburg Fall Fest & Car Show, 11 AM to 3 PM, 2102 Palmetto St., by the Middleburg Museum. A chili cook-off is on the same day at the same address.

🎪 Cirque du Luxe at the Orange Park Mall, 1:30, 4:30, and 7:30 PM.

🎪 Cirque du Luxe's last shows at the Orange Park Mall, 1:30 and 4:30 PM.

The Jaguars beat the Ravens 33-10 in Baltimore Thursday night and move to 6-2.

Saturday, FSU plays at Boston College at noon on ACC Network, and the Gators host Oklahoma at 7:45 PM on SEC Network.

Wednesday is Veterans Day. There's no school in Clay County, and active-duty, retired, and veteran military get into the Jacksonville Fair free that day, with gates at noon.

Saturday, Nov. 14: the Heroes & Holidays Clay Vets Day 5K at the Orange Park Mall. More in Monday's issue.

Have a great weekend,

Shelly 🌴
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