Magnoliafest Cancelled Due To Effects Of Hurricane Matthew

The 20th annual Magnoliafest was set to be held this Saturday, October 15 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, Florida. Sadly, the event has been cancelled “due to the disastrous effects of Hurricane Matthew in St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach.”

Hurricane Matthew hit the St. Augustine area over the weekend and as per Magnoliafest organizers, “all efforts throughout the area are focused on relief and rebuilding damaged areas.” JJ Grey & Mofro, The Infamous Stringdusters, Billy Bragg and Keller Williams are some of the acts who were supposed to perform at the festival. Ticket refunds are available at the point of purchase.

Read the full statement from Magnoliafest organizers:

Due to the disastrous effects of Hurricane Matthew in St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach, the 20th Annual MagnoliaFest cannot take place on October 15 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. A full venue inspection is underway and must be completed prior to the Amphitheatre reopening to the public in its full capacity. Additionally, there is muchstrain to local services and infrastructure throughout the surrounding areas. All efforts throughout the area are focused on relief and rebuilding damaged areas.

The Official MagnoliaFest After Party that was to be held at the Elks Lodge has also been canceled.

Ticket refunds for The 20th Annual MagnoliaFest Celebrating the Stetson Kennedy Centennial are available at the point of purchase. Tickets purchased at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre or Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Box Offices will be refunded at the Box Offices. Patrons that purchased tickets online or by phone via TicketMaster must contact TicketMaster for refunds. TicketMaster may be reached at (800) 745-3000.