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HASTINGS MAIN STREET

Watch Us Grow!

Roots & Renewal: Hastings' Story of Revival

UPCOMING MAIN STREET EVENTS

May 3

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Join Coffee & Conversation at the Hastings Branch Library at 10 AM,

400 E. Harris Street, Hastings.

May's guest speaker is Dr. Asplen from First Coast Technical College. Stop by for an update on what's happening at the old Hastings High School.

Coffee & Conversation Community Meeting

More Info

May 10

Join Coffee & Conversation at the Hastings Branch Library at 10 AM,

400 E. Harris Street, Hastings.

May's guest speaker is Dr. Asplen from First Coast Technical College. Stop by for an update on what's happening at the old Hastings High School.

Steeped in Community:

A Fancy Hat Tea Party

More Info

June 7

Join Coffee & Conversation at the Hastings Branch Library at 10 AM,

400 E. Harris Street, Hastings.

June Guest Speaker TBD

Coffee & Conversation Community Meeting

More Info

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@hastingsmainstreetinc

☕ Thank you to everyone who came out for today’s Coffee & Conversation Community Meeting happening NOW at the W.E. Harris Community Center! We’re especially grateful to St. Johns County for their continued investment and commitment to improving the Hastings area.

Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing some highlights from today’s meeting soon!

#HastingsMainStreet #Community #CommunityMeeting #StJohnsCounty

🚧 Coffee & Conversation – June 7! ☕️

Join us Saturday, June 7 at 10 AM at the WE Harris Center for an engaging community chat!

Our hardworking crew—the folks behind the roads, sidewalks, and major upgrades across the county—will be here to talk about all the exciting improvements happening in the Hastings area, including:

🏗️ New Community Center
📚 Hastings Library
🛣️ Roads, sidewalks, and infrastructure upgrades

Whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to hear what's next, this is your chance to get connected and stay informed.

☕ Free coffee, great conversation, and real updates that matter to YOU.

📍 WE Harris Center, 400 E. Harris St., Hastings
📆 Saturday, June 7
⏰ 10-11:30 AM

Let’s build a better Hastings—together!

#HastingsFL #CommunityMeeting #HastingsLibrary #CommunityCenter #RoadWorkUpdates #CoffeeAndConversation #HastingsMainStreet #GetInvolved

🚴‍♂️🌍 Happy World Bicycle Day from Hastings Main Street! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the joy of two wheels and the power of pedaling! 🚲 Whether you're a casual cruiser or a seasoned cyclist, Hastings is proud to be part of your journey—especially along the Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail, which winds right through our historic town. 🛤️❤️

📸 Be sure to check out the NEW interactive mural by world-renowned artist Kelsey Montague Art, created as a vibrant tribute to our cycling culture and community spirit. 🎨✨

This stunning piece encourages you to #WhatLiftsYou and is the perfect photo stop for riders, visitors, and locals alike!

🎉 Special thanks to the St. Johns Cultural Council for their support in making this inspiring mural possible!

So grab your bike, hit the trail, and make Hastings a highlight of your ride. 🚴‍♀️💙

📍 Snap a photo at the mural and tag us! 415 N. Main St., Hastings

#WorldBicycleDay #HastingsMainStreet #BikeHastings #WhatLiftsYou #KelseyMontagueArt #StJohnsCulturalCouncil #PalatkaToStAugustineTrail #BikeFlorida

☕📖 Mark Your Calendar! Coffee & Conversation Returns June 7!

Join us for a warm cup of coffee and even warmer community connections at the next Coffee & Conversation event!

🗣️ Guest Speakers: Department heads from the St. Johns County Public Works & Utilities departments. Get the latest updates on exciting improvements happening in the Hastings area—direct from the source!

📅 Saturday, June 7
📍 W.E. Harris Center, 400 E. Harris St., Hastings (Multi-Purpose Room)
🕘 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with fellow community members. Bring your questions and your coffee mug—we’ll bring the conversation! ☕👥 #CommunityFirst #HastingsUpdates #CoffeeAndConversation #HastingsMainStreet #HastingsFL

📚 Did you know? Hastings is home to a cozy community of book lovers who gather monthly over coffee and conversation! ☕📖

Join the Coffee and a Chat Book Club on Tuesday, June 2 from 11 AM–12 PM at Hastings Coffee Co. as they dive into "The Great Alone" by Kristen Hannah -- a gripping novel set in the wilds of Alaska, where a troubled family seeks a fresh start but finds themselves tested by isolation, survival, and emotional turmoil.

Book Club meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 11 AM at Hastings Coffee Co.

📍 308 N. Main St., Hastings
📞 For more info, call Angie at 904-827-6970

#HastingsMainStreet #BookClub #ILoveReading #ReadMoreBooks

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the foundation of our freedom, and we are forever grateful.

#HastingsMainStreet
#MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor #HastingsFL

Hey, Hey Hastings! 👋🏼

Did you know that the Hastings Library is offering Zumba classes!? 💃These free classes are designed for all fitness levels, so whether you're a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, you're welcome to join the fun. No registration is required.

Event Details:
📅 Thursday, May 15
🕔 6-6:45 PM
📍W.E. Harris Community Center, 400 E. Harris St., Hastings (cafeteria)

For more information, call (904) 827-6970

#HastingsMainStreet #FreeFitness #Zumba #Community #FitnessIsFun #FreeThanksToYourLibrary #LoveYourLibrary

🌍🎂 Celebrate World Baking Day with a sweet and creative experience at @chocolattes47

Their “Cakes & Florals” Workshop takes place on 📅Saturday, May 17 from 4–6 p.m., offering a fun, hands-on way to honor the joy of baking.

Participants will decorate a beautiful floral-themed cake and take home their delicious masterpiece — perfect for sharing or savoring solo.

🎟️ Tickets are $50 per person and can be reserved at www.chocolattes47.com under the Decorating tab.

📍308 N. Main St., Hastings

#Chocolattes #HastingsMainStreet #BakingWorkshop

So excited to see the progress of the New Hastings Community Center and Library! They're still on track to complete in April 2026.

#HastingsMainStreet #LoveYourLibrary #HastingsFL

🌸 U-Pick Weekend at @crescent.lake.fernery 🌸

Crescent Lake Fernery is welcoming flower lovers to their U-Pick Flower Event this weekend! It’s the perfect chance to stroll the fields, soak in the sunset, and build a beautiful bouquet.

🗓 Friday, May 9 | ⏰ 4:00 PM – Sunset
🗓 Saturday, May 10 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – Sunset

Guests can choose from:
💐 Bud vases
🌼 Small bucket vases
🌷 Flower wraps – ideal for any floral creation!

In addition to flower picking, there will be other fun activities on site, making it a great outing for families, friends, or anyone looking for a peaceful spring experience.

📍 Crescent Lake Fernery, 351 Clifton Rd., Crescent City
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy the blooms and create something beautiful!

#UPickFlowers #CrescentLakeFernery #SpringBlooms #FlowerPicking #WeekendVibes #FloridaFlorals

🌿 Explore the Healing Power of Herbs and Spices!

Join a hands-on wellness series where you'll learn simple, effective recipes for teas, tinctures, salves, and herbal infusions to support your daily health naturally.

✨ May Class: Ointments and Salves
Learn how to make soothing, herbal-based ointments using natural ingredients.
🗓 Friday, May 9 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Registration closes at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 8!

🔮 Next in the Series:
Friday, June 13 – Fire Cider
Create your own bold, immune-boosting herbal tonic!

Classes are led by Cyndi Gill, Certified Yoga Teacher and Community Herbalist.

Sponsored by the Hastings Friends of the Library 🌱

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yyytmj9u

#HastingsMainStreet #NaturalRemedies

Shout out to UNDER pressure of St.Augustine for helping prep the wall where internationally renowned muralist Kelsey Montague will soon create our second mural on Main Street!

🎨Known for her vibrant, interactive street art around the world — including the famous #WhatLiftsYou wings — Kelsey’s murals invite viewers to step in and become part of the art.

This new mural, created in collaboration with the Lightner Museum and funded by the St. Johns Cultural Council will be interactive and celebrate Hastings’ agricultural roots 🌽 railway heritage 🚂 and the beauty of the Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail 🚴‍♀️

Stay tuned as this dynamic artwork comes to life — it’s going to be one for the photo books! 📸✨

Historic Coast Culture

#HastingsMainStreet #MuralArt #KelseyMontagueArt #FloridaMainStreet #Revitalization

🎩 Celebrate Mom in style at Hastings Main Street’s Fancy Hat Tea Party! 🌸💕

📅 Saturday, May 10, 2025
🕚 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 ChocoLattes Bakery, 308 N. Main Street, Hastings
🎟️ Tickets: $45
➡ https://tinyurl.com/2s3j6r6n

Sip, socialize, and show off your fanciest hat at this charming springtime gathering! Enjoy a delightful spread of cucumber, chicken salad, and turkey finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, buttery shortbread, and a curated selection of teas — all served in the cozy ambiance of ChocoLattes Bakery.

✨ A perfect pre-Mother’s Day treat!

#HastingsFL #FancyHatTea #MothersDayTea #SteepedInCommunity #MainStreetMoments #HastingsMainStreet

🧘 Beginning Yoga

Strengthen, balance, and stretch with certified instructor Cynthia Gill at the Harris Community Center.

📅 Tuesday, May 6 | 6–7 PM
📍 Harris Community Center, 400 E. Harris St., Hastings
👥 Ages 10+ welcome

Bring a yoga mat or towel and enjoy a relaxing, beginner-friendly session for all skill levels!

📣 Don't forget tomorrow's Coffee & Conversation 📖☕

This month’s guest speaker: Dr. Asplen provides an update on the renovations of the old Hastings High School/First Coast Technical College.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and enjoy great conversation over coffee with fellow community members!

📅 Saturday, May 3
📍 WE Harris Center, 400 E. Harris St., Hastings (Cafeteria)
🕘 Time: 10 – 11:30 AM

#HastingsFL #CoffeeAndConversation #FCTC #HastingsMainStreet #CommunityConnections

🌱 Swap, Share & Grow! 🌼

Join fellow green thumbs for a Gardening Swap on Saturday, May 3 from 9 AM to 1 PM at 124 Commercial Ave., East Palatka! Bring anything garden-related — plants, pots, seeds, cuttings, tools, or yard art — and trade with your neighbors. 🌻

Got questions? Julio Perez, our local Horticultural Agent, and the Putnam County Master Gardeners will be there with expert advice and helpful tips. 🌿

📍 124 Commercial Ave., East Palatka
🧤 Come ready to swap and connect!

➡ More info: https://tinyurl.com/5dj82uzu

#HastingsMainStreet #PlantSale #PlantSwap

When we say this crew moves fast, we mean FAST! These photos show the difference between Monday and Thursday—just look at that progress on our new Library on Main Street. Hastings is getting ready for a grand opening in spring 2026, and it’s happening right before our eyes!

📷 Karen Stabler

#HastingsMainStreet #FloridaMainStreet

🌟 What Does a Main Street Organization Do? 🌟

Main Street organizations revitalize and preserve town centers by:

🏛️ Historic Preservation: Maintaining and restoring historic buildings.

💼 Economic Vitality: Supporting local businesses, attracting investments, and creating jobs to fill vacant buildings.

🎨 Design & Aesthetics: Enhancing visual appeal through beautification and urban design.

🎉 Community Events: Organizing events to foster community spirit.

💡 Advocacy & Support: Advocating for beneficial policies and supporting local business owners.

🌟 What a Main Street Organization DOES NOT Support 🌟

🚫 Overdevelopment: Avoiding high rises and large-scale developments.

🚫 Destroying Heritage: Preserving historic buildings and town history.

🚫 Corporate Overrun: Prioritizing local businesses over big-box stores.

🚫 Ignoring Community Input: Valuing and incorporating community feedback.

This is where YOU come in. Community Meetings are held the FIRST SATURDAY at 10 AM. Meeting location: W.E. Harris Center, 400 E. Harris St., Hastings.

Our next community meeting features Dr. Asplen from St. Johns County School Board will be providing an update on FCTC/Hastings High School.

By focusing on small-scale improvements and enhancing downtown's character, Main Street organizations aim to create a balanced, thriving community for everyone to enjoy. Join in to make Main Street a vibrant place to live, work, and play! 🌿💛

#MainStreetMatters #CommunityFirst #HastingsMainStreet #FloridaMainStreet #HistoricPreservation #Community

👀 Wondering what’s happening with the old Hastings High School?

Join us at the next Coffee & Conversation Community Meeting on Saturday, May 3 at 10 AM to get the latest updates straight from the source!

🎤 This month’s guest speakers:
✨ Dr. Brennan Asplen, Deputy Superintendent of Operations and Facilities
✨ George Mastoridis, FCTC Director
✨ Charles Harper, Assistant Director of Operations

They’ll be sharing exciting news about renovations to the historic Hastings High School building and plans for the new FCTC satellite campus on South Main Street.

📍 Hastings Branch Library, 400 E. Harris St. -- MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

All are welcome — come be part of the conversation!

#HastingsMainStreet #FCTC #CommunityMeeting

🎩 Have you reserved your seat for the Fancy Hat Tea Party yet?

Treat Mom to an unforgettable pre-Mother’s Day celebration hosted by Hastings Main Street and generously sponsored by The Spice & Tea Exchange of St. Augustine and ChocoLattes Bakery.

📅 Saturday, May 10, 2025
🕚 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 ChocoLattes Bakery, 308 N. Main Street, Hastings
🎟️ $45 per guest | Get tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2s3j6r6n

Sip, socialize, and flaunt your finest hat while enjoying finger sandwiches (cucumber, chicken salad, and turkey), warm scones, buttery shortbread, and a curated tea selection — all in the cozy charm of ChocoLattes Bakery.

🌸 The perfect way to celebrate Mom in style!

#HastingsFL #FancyHatTea #SteepedInCommunity #HastingsMainStreet #FloridaMainStreet #MothersDayTea

🐎 Ride into the Action at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds! 🏇✨

Saddle up and join the excitement at the monthly speed horse events featuring barrel racing, pole bending, and more! 🏆🏇 Whether you're competing or just cheering from the stands, it's a thrilling way to spend the afternoon.

📅 Saturday, May 3 | 1 PM
📍 St. Johns County Fairgrounds | 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton
🎟️ Free Admission for Spectators!

#DrumRunners #HastingsMainStreet #HorseGames #BarrelRacing

📣 Mark Your Calendar for the next 📖☕ Coffee & Conversation – May 3 at WE Harris Center!

This month we welcome ✨Dr. Brennan Asplen, Deputy Superintendent of Operations and Facilities ✨George Mastoridis, FCTC Director ✨Charles Harper, Assistant Director of Operations - come hear the latest on what's happening with renovations on the historic Hastings High School building and what's in store for the new FCTC satellite campus coming soon on South Main Street.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and enjoy great conversation over coffee with fellow community members!

📅 Saturday, May 3
📍 WE Harris Center, 400 E. Harris St., Hastings (multi-purpose room)
🕘 Time: 10 – 11:30 AM

#HastingsFL #CoffeeAndConversation #FCTC #HastingsMainStreet #CommunityConnections

👒 Let’s Talk Fancy Hats!

Break out your most fabulous headwear for Steeped in Community: A Fancy Hat Tea Party — a springtime celebration of style, tea, and togetherness (and a great Mother’s Day surprise too!).

📅 Saturday, May 10, 2025
🕚 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 @chocolattes47, 308 N. Main Street, Hastings
🎟️ Tickets: $45
➡ https://tinyurl.com/2s3j6r6n

Enjoy classic finger sandwiches, fresh scones, buttery shortbread, and a variety of teas — all in support of community projects in Hastings.

Sip, socialize, and show off that hat! 🫖👗
Treat Mom or someone special — tickets are going fast!

#HastingsMainStreet #TeaParty #FancyHat #FloridaMainStreet #ChocolattesBakery

🚶‍♂️ Hey Hastings! Don't forget tonight's Community Meet Up! 🚶‍♀️

Meet us at Railroad Park on Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:15 PM for a casual stroll and a chance to connect with neighbors. We'll have walkers at all levels and expect to walk approximately 3 miles. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.

✅ All fitness levels welcome
✅ Great way to stay active
✅ Meet new friends

📅Monday, April 28 & Wednesday, April 30 at 6:15 PM
📍Railroad Park, 101 Park Ave, Hastings, FL

Lace up your walking shoes and join in! See you at Railroad Park! 👟

#HastingsMainStreet #HastingsWalks #StayActive #MeetYourNeighbors #WalkingForHealth

🎉 Huge shoutout to our friends @theampsa for their generous sponsorship of the Cabbage, Potato & Bacon Festival!

Their support helps us bring music, flavor, and fun to downtown Hastings — and we couldn’t do it without them.

Thank you, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, for being an incredible community partner! 🥬🥔🥓

Link in bio for more info

#HastingsMainStreet #StAugustineAmphitheatre #TheAMP #Community #SponsorShoutOut #ThankYou

🥓🥔🥬 Start your festival weekend with flavor! Join us for the Streetside Brunch at the Cabbage, Potato & Bacon Festival on 📅 Saturday, April 26 at 11 AM—where local chefs turn three humble ingredients into a brunch feast you won’t forget.

🍽️ The Menu

• Chef DeJuan Roy, Alhambra Dinner Theatre – House-made potato chips, cabbage pesto, candied bacon, crème fraîche, and chives

• Chef Sebastian Sikora, La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs – Stuffed cabbage rolls with potato medley, quinoa, pork belly, and tomato broth

• Chef Ellie Schultze, Chez L’Amour – Puff pastry turnovers with roasted potato, bacon, egg, cheese, datil cabbage slaw & chipotle aioli

• Chef Jenn Ashton, Juniper Market – Potato and caramelized cabbage croissant strata (vegetarian)

• FCTC Culinary Students – Rustic fingerling potato salad with bacon and local cabbage

• Chef Ned Pollack, retired Gypsy Cab & Ned’s Southside Kitchen – German potato salad, potato-rutabaga soup, and sauerkraut balls

• Chef Paul Brock, The Feed Mill – Woodfired brunch pizza with sausage gravy, farm egg, veggies, bacon, blueberries & French potato crisp

• Chef Zan Llaneza, Asado Life – Tortilla de papa with house-made chorizo sofrito and cider-cilantro slaw

🍹 Your $35 ticket includes tastes PLUS a signature cocktail (St. Augustine Distillery), sangria (San Sebastian Winery), or cold brew (Outlaw Light).

📍 Downtown Hastings, FL
➡Festival & Ticket Info: @ link in bio

#HastingsMainStreet #HastingsFL #CabbagePotatoBaconFestival #StreetsideBrunch #TasteOfHastings #Foodies #Culinary

Welcome to Hastings. 💛

This weekend, the heart of our town beats stronger than ever as we gather for the Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Festival — a celebration of our rich agricultural roots and the powerful spirit of community that keeps us growing.

From the crackle of cooktops during our chef demos with legends like Art Smith and John Rivers with Derek Perez, to the thunder of lawn mower races at The Great Hastings Mow Down — it’s all happening right here on Main Street.

🎶 Enjoy live music, shop local vendors, and brunch streetside with friends new and old.
🎉 Watch our youngest queens take the stage, cheer for your neighbor in the Spud Run 5K, and lift your spirits at Gospel & Grub.
💬 Learn from farmers and chefs during Sunday’s heartfelt

This is more than a festival. It’s a homecoming.

Join us Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4 in downtown Hastings, FL.

We hope to see you there.

📍Full schedule and details at www.hastingsfl.org/cabbage-potato-bacon-festival

#HastingsFL #CPBfestival #WelcomeHome #CommunityStrong #HastingsMainStreet #CulinaryEvents #Culinary #Foodies #FloridaMainStreet

📸 Experience the Heart of Hastings Through the Lens of Tom Deputy

Join us during the Taste of Hastings Family-Style Dinner and explore the striking photography of local artist Tom Deputy. His portraits of farmers at work—digging potatoes, tending the fields—capture the soul of Hastings’ agricultural heritage.

Tom will be onsite sharing the stories behind his images. Stop by, take a closer look, and see if you recognize anyone from our farming community.

📍 The Venue, 301 N. Main Street, Hastings
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 5–9 PM

🎉 This event is nearly SOLD OUT – thank you for your amazing support!

➡ Learn more about the festival: www.hastingsfl.org/cabbage-potato-bacon-festival

#TasteOfHastings #TomDeputyPhotography #HastingsFL #FarmToTable #CabbagePotatoBaconFestival #FloridaFarmLife #HastingsMainStreet #FloridaMainStreet

🥓🥔 Don't miss the Streetside Brunch at the Cabbage, Potato & Bacon Festival 😍

Happening Saturday, April 26 from 11 AM to 2 PM in downtown Hastings! 🌿🍳

Enjoy brunch bites from an all-star lineup of chefs, each putting a creative spin on our signature trio. Highlights include:

✨ House-made chips with cabbage pesto & candied bacon
✨ Stuffed cabbage rolls with pork belly
✨ Savory brunch turnovers with datil slaw
✨ Croissant strata with caramelized cabbage
✨ Rustic potato salad by FCTC culinary students
✨ German potato salad, kraut balls & hearty soup
✨ Woodfired brunch pizza with sausage gravy & blueberries
✨ Tortilla de papa with chorizo sofrito & cider slaw

🎟️ Tickets are $35 per person and all proceeds raised benefit community projects in Hastings
🎟️Brunch tickets are limited — come hungry and early!
➡ Ticket & Festival Info at link in bio

Funded in part by @historiccoastculture & SJC Tourist Development Council

#HastingsMainStreet #CabbagePotatoBaconFestival #TasteOfHastings #Foodie #FoodieAlert #CulinaryArts

🧘 Beginning Yoga

Strengthen, balance, and stretch with certified instructor Cynthia Gill at the Harris Community Center.

📅 Tuesday, April 22 | 6–7 PM
📍 Harris Community Center, 400 E. Harris St., Hastings
👥 Ages 10+ welcome

Bring a yoga mat or towel and enjoy a relaxing, beginner-friendly session for all skill levels!

💙 Wellness 4 U: Health Education 💙

📅 Friday, April 25 | 12:30-2 PM
📍 Flagler Estates Park Community Center, 9960 Oliver Ave., Hastings, FL

Join UF Health St. Johns Outreach Nurses for free blood pressure checks and conversations about health concerns and community resources.

This event is part of the Wellness 4 U 2025 series, a community collaboration between UF Health St. Johns UF IFAS Extension, Florida Department of Health,
@wildflower_clinic and the Hastings Branch Library.

💡 Prioritize your health—stop by and get screened!

#HastingsMainStreet #Healthcare

🌸 Happy Easter from Hastings Main Street! 🐣

Wishing everyone a joyful day filled with family, fresh air, and a few sweet surprises. As our town continues to grow and bloom, we’re grateful for each and every one of you who makes Hastings such a special place to call home. 💛🐰

Here’s to community, connection, and a beautiful spring season! 🌷

#HastingsFL #HastingsMainStreet #HappyEaster

🐰🌷 Reminder! Hop on over and join the Easter festivities at St. Johns County parks, featuring egg hunts and a visit from the Easter Bunny! 🥚✨

📍 Al Wilke Park, 6150 S. Main St., Hastings
📅 Saturday, April 19
🕙 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
🥚 Egg hunts begin promptly at 11 a.m.

Don’t forget your basket! 🧺

#HastingsMainStreet #EasterEggHunt #HappyEaster #EasterBunny

🐷💋 Who’s gotta pucker up and KISS THE PIG? YOU decide — and it’s all to support the revitalization of the historic Hastings Jail property!

Meet the baby pig 🐖 who’ll be receiving a smooch at the Great Hastings Mow Down on Saturday, April 26 — and help raise funds for Hastings Main Street while you're at it!

The brave contestants:
👮‍♂️ St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick
👮‍♂️ Putnam County Sheriff Gator DeLoach
🎩 Former Mayor Jody Bateman
🎙️ The 904 Now Boys – Troy, Pete & Davey

Vote with your dollars to see your favorite local celeb Kiss the Pig during intermission at the Mow Down! Every dollar raised goes directly to:
✨ Creating a pocket park and garden for the Council on Aging
🚂 Restoring the historic Hastings Depot into a future community center

📢 Spread the word, donate today, and come cheer them on — this is one kiss Hastings won’t forget!

Donate ➡➡ Link in Bio

A huge thank you to @edwardsfamilyfarm_hastings

#KissThePig #PuckerUpHastings #GreatHastingsMowDown #HastingsMainStreet

🐰🌷 Hop on over for a fun-filled morning! All are invited to join the Easter festivities at St. Johns County parks, featuring egg hunts and a visit from the Easter Bunny! 🥚✨

📍 Al Wilke Park, 6150 S. Main St., Hastings
📅 Saturday, April 19
🕙 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
🥚 Egg hunts begin promptly at 11 a.m.

Don’t forget your basket! 🧺

#HastingsMainStreet #EasterEggHunt #HappyEaster #EasterBunny

👑 Who will be crowned the next Miss Potato Queen? 👑

Join the excitement at the Miss Potato Queen Beauty Pageant during the Annual Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon Festival in downtown Hastings! Watch as contestants showcase their charm, poise, and love for our local heritage on Sunday, April 27, from 12–4:30 PM.

Don’t miss this fun-filled tradition celebrating the heart of Hastings! 🌱🥔🥓

📍 Downtown Hastings, FL
📅 April 26 & 27
➡Link in bio

Festival funded in part by @historiccoastculture & St. Johns County Tourist Development Council

#MissPotatoQueen #HastingsFL #CabbagePotatoBaconFestival #HastingsTradition #HastingsMainStreet #MissPotatoBlossom

Breathe deep, stretch long, and find your flow—Yoga at the Library is every Tuesday at 6 p.m.! 🧘‍♀️📚 All levels welcome. Bring your mat and join us for an hour of movement and mindfulness in a calm, welcoming space. Namaste!

📅 Tuesday, April 15 @ 6 p.m.
📍 Hastings Branch Library Multi-purpose Room, 400 E. Harris St., Hastings
➡ 904-827-6970

#HastingsMainStreet #Yoga #CommunityYoga #Namaste

🍽️✨ Pull up a chair for an unforgettable evening of bold flavors and community spirit!

Join us for the Family Style Dinner at the Cabbage, Potato & Bacon Festival — happening Saturday, April 26 from 5–9 PM at The Venue, 301 N. Main Street in Hastings.

Enjoy five incredible courses crafted by top chefs, served family-style (10 guests per table). Bring your friends or make new ones!

🥂 5–6 PM
Passed Hors D’oeuvres & Cocktails
• Clam chowder on the halfshell with potato foam & kimchi furikake (Chef Josh Agan)
• Ember-roasted beef bacon B.B.L.T. on focaccia (Chef Matt Brown)
• Potato latke with smoked salmon & caviar cream (Chefs Tash Olivera & Michael Lugo)
• Deviled eggs with trout roe & bacon crumble (Chefs Tash Olivera & Michael Lugo)
• Cabbage & pistachio baklava with miso (Chef Hari Pulapaka)

🍴 Seated Dinner: 6 PM
• Salad of gem lettuce, roasted sweet potatoes & Brussels sprouts with bacon lardons (Chefs Michael & Tash)
• Pollo alla brasa with smashed potatoes & cabbage slaw (Chef Hari)
• Roasted duck with pickled veg, mu shoo pancakes & guava hoisin (Chefs Michael & Tash)
• Pork roast with crispy skin, grilled cabbage steaks, potato salad & more (Chef Matt)
• Chocolate sweet potato cake with maple candied bacon & purple cabbage dust (Chefs Josh & Intan)

🎟️ Don’t miss this incredible night of food, fellowship, and celebration!
Proceeds benefit projects to uplift the Hastings community.

📍 The Venue, 301 N. Main Street, Hastings
📅 Saturday, April 26
🕔 5–9 PM | 🍽️ $75 per ticket
➡ Ticket and Festival Info at link in bio

Event is funded in part by @historiccoastculture & SJC Tourist Development Council

#HastingsMainStreet #FamilyStyleDinner #TasteOfHastings #CabbagePotatoBaconFestival

🍴 Get Certified in Food Safety! 🍴
Join us for a Food Handler Class hosted by Kaleel Williams 🧑‍🍳
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22
🕙 Time: 4 PM
📍 Location: Hastings Coffee Co, 308 N. Main St., Hastings, FL
✅ $30 Registration Fee includes ALL materials
⏰ RSVP TODAY - April 14
For more info or to register:
📲 Call/Text: 904-377-0196
💬 Message on Facebook: Chestnut Proctoring Center
Don’t miss out – secure your spot today! ✨

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🎩☕ Grab your fanciest hat and join us for tea!

The Fancy Hat Tea Party is happening Saturday, May 10 from 11 AM to 1 PM at ChocoLattes Bakery in Hastings! Enjoy finger sandwiches (cucumber, chicken salad, turkey), fresh scones, shortbread, and a variety of teas with cream or oat milk.

✨ Seating is limited. Tickets are $45 — don’t miss this elegant afternoon of good company and great taste.

Proceeds benefit projects to uplift the Hastings community.

📅 Saturday, May 10
⏰ 11 AM - 1 PM
📍 Chocolattes Bakery, 308 N. Main Street, Hastings
🎟️ $45 per ticket
➡ https://tinyurl.com/4tpax3yd

#HastingsMainStreet #TeaTime #HighTea #FancyHats

🥓🥔 Cabbage, Potato & Bacon... for Brunch?! YES please! 😍

Don't miss the Streetside Brunch at the Cabbage, Potato & Bacon Festival — happening Saturday, April 26 from 11 AM to 2 PM in downtown Hastings! 🌿🍳

Enjoy brunch bites from an all-star lineup of chefs, each putting a creative spin on our signature trio. Highlights include:

✨ House-made chips with cabbage pesto & candied bacon
✨ Stuffed cabbage rolls with pork belly
✨ Savory brunch turnovers with datil slaw
✨ Croissant strata with caramelized cabbage
✨ Rustic potato salad by FCTC culinary students
✨ German potato salad, kraut balls & hearty soup
✨ Woodfired brunch pizza with sausage gravy & blueberries
✨ Tortilla de papa with chorizo sofrito & cider slaw

🎟️ Tickets are $35 per person and all proceeds raised benefit community projects in Hastings
🎟️Brunch tickets are limited — come hungry and early!
➡ Ticket & Festival Info at link in bio

Funded in part by @historiccoastculture & SJC Tourist Development Council

#HastingsMainStreet #CabbagePotatoBaconFestival #TasteOfHastings #Foodie #FoodieAlert #CulinaryArts

Sheriff Gator DeLoach – Gator vs. Pig? 🐷💋

Putnam County Sheriff Gator DeLoach has tackled plenty of tough situations, but can he handle a pig pucker? That’s up to YOU! The more you donate, the closer he gets to planting a smooch. Want to save him from the sty? Send your dollars toward another contender instead! Every dollar raised helps revitalize Hastings and supports exciting community projects.

✨ Every Dollar Raised Supports:
🌿 A beautiful pocket park with pavers and a garden for the Council on Aging.
🚂 The future Hastings Historic Depot Project, creating a beloved community center.

How Can You Get Involved?
💰 Donate – Vote with your dollars to see your favorite local personality kiss the pig!
📢 Spread the word – The more we raise, the bigger the impact!
🐖 Join the fun – Witness history in the making at the Great Hastings Mow Down!

📅 Winners Announced at the Great Hastings Mow Down Lawn Mower Races
📍Saturday, April 26 | Intermission at 2:00ish | N. Main St., Hastings, FL

➡Festival info and Kiss a Pig at link in bio

Help raise funds for Hastings Main Street Inc

#HastingsMainStreet #KissAPig #CabbagePotatoBaconFestival

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