It's never too early to look ahead and see what special events will be happening on Amelia Island in the spring of next year.

2003 Bausch & Lomb Champion Venus Williams
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     In April, Amelia hosts a stop on the women's professional tennis tour as the Bausch & Lomb Championships are held at Amelia Island Plantation April 14-20. Defending champion Venus Williams is expected to return in 2003. Past champions include Amelie Mauresmo, Monica Seles, Lindsay Davenport, and Aranxta Sanchez Vicario. For the most
current information, please call 1-800-486-8366 or visit
www.blchamps.com.

The annual Shrimp Festival brings thousands of visitors to the
streets of downtown Fernandina.
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     The biggest event of springtime is the 40th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, May 2-4. The Shrimp Festival is one of the largest arts and crafts shows in the south. The streets of downtown Fernandina are filled with art, crafts, antiques, live music, children's activities and lots of delicious local seafood! For information, call (904) 261-3248 or visit www.shrimpfestival.com.