4th Annual Source to Sea Celebration | Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at Azalea City Brewing Company

Join us at Azalea City Brewing in Palatka, FL for an opportunity to meet fellow paddlers and river lovers, including the dedicated individuals who have completed the St. Johns River Source to Sea journey. We will have a discussion about how to plan a paddling trip and places to go to explore the St. Johns – whether for a day or to experience the entire 310 miles.

The Source to Sea Celebration is a time to honor 310 paddlers – those who have paddled all 310 miles of the St. Johns River, and for all paddlers and river enthusiasts to mingle, share tips and create community!

Explore Putnam County! Other Activities to Enjoy On Your Own Before the Event:

Hike or Bike at Ravine Gardens State Park | Park opens at 8 a.m. | 1600 Twigg St. Palatka FL

Ancient ravines and the banks of Whitewater Branch, a spring-fed creek that flows into the St. Johns River, have been transformed into a rustic tropical garden at Ravine Gardens State Park. Explore miles of paved and unpaved trails, geo-seek, bring a picnic, or simply enjoy the scenery. Peak bloom season for hundreds of azalea bushes is January-March.

View the trail map online. Admission is $5 per vehicle or $2 per pedestrian/cyclist.

Take the Mural Tour of Downtown Palatka | View the map

Downtown Palatka boasts more than 30 murals depicting the historical, cultural, and natural riches of Palatka and Putnam County. These larger-than-life pictorial renderings range from “Harlem Nights in Palatka” to “Putnam County Wildflowers.” They create a fun walking tour and make fine selfie backgrounds, too.

Bike on the Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail | Opens at 8 a.m.

The Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail is a multi-use recreational trail along a corridor that stretches through St. Johns and Putnam counties. Learn more on the Florida State Parks website.